Category: Inspiration
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10 August 2018 Arevo uses a carbon filament for 3D printing Applications for additive manufacturing are multiplying and have now penetrated most sectors, including transportation. The US start-up Arevo has unveiled a bicycle with a 3D printed frame using a carbon 3D filament. The advantages of carbon fibre are well known. A component of our ABS Carbon and PEKK Carbon filaments, it makes the 3D printed […]
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2 July 2018 IKEA creates bespoke chairs using 3D technology Although 3D printing offers numerous customisation possibilities for the consumer goods sector, the Swedish furniture giant IKEA has announced the launch of a range of 3D printed chairs for all video games fans. Named Ubik, it will be adapted to each gamer to ensure maximum comfort while retaining its aesthetic values. IKEA pays particular […]
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25 June 2018 The Cabin of Curiosities, the new 3D printed cabin by Emerging Objects Architecture is a sector that is being increasingly influenced by 3D printing with numerous structures created using the technology; it offers greater liberty in terms of design and complexity of form. Additive manufacturing may also become a means for designing structures that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly. These benefits have been exploited by the […]
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25 June 2018 Coral reefs 3D printed in concrete To mark World Environment Day, we decided to take a look at how 3D technologies could have a positive impact on our planet, especially the oceans. The French concrete 3D printing start-up, XtreeE, was one of the first companies to use additive manufacturing to create artificial coral reefs in order to protect biodiversity and recreate […]
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17 April 2018 A 3D printed electric car soon to be on the roads Additive manufacturing is a welcome addition to many sectors, and automotive is no exception: 3D technologies enable the most complex of parts to be created rapidly while optimising weight, offering enhanced performance. So when we found out that a 3D printed electric vehicle, the LSEV, could be taking to the roads in 2019, we wanted […]
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11 April 2018 Goodyear unveils Oxygene, the 3D printed ecological tyre A few weeks ago we presented to you the 3D printed sustainable tyre from Michelin, now it’s the turn of Goodyear to unveil its new ecological initiative: also a 3D printed tyre incorporating living moss, imitating the principle of photosynthesis. Here we review an innovation that combines 3D printing, ecology and artificial intelligence! Oxygene could […]
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26 February 2018 3D printed robotic flowers to save the bees Michael Candy is an Australian artist who has developed an innovative idea to save the declining bee population. Named Synthetic Polleniser his concept is based on 3D printed robotic flowers and artificial pollination to encourage bees to forage. Between the effects of pesticides, climate change and the presence of invasive species, bees are finding it […]
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2 February 2018 W.R. Yuma uses 3D printing to make sunglasses from waste W.R. Yuma is a young Belgian start-up which has started making sunglasses using 3D printing. What’s so special about that? They are made from plastic waste, such as drinks bottles, car dashboards and even fridges. A summary of a fine initiative combining fashion and the circular economy! The start-up has set itself the objective of […]
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5 January 2018 Urban furniture from plastic waste The city of Amsterdam came up with a highly original idea to make its inhabitants aware of waste sorting: by recycling their plastic they can contribute to the production of street furniture for the capital, most notably public benches. A fine initiative fully embracing the circular economy, enabling every inhabitant to contribute to the well-being […]
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6 December 2017 AquaRoot, a 3D printed irrigation system AquaRoot Technologies is an Irish company specialising in green technologies: it has recently developed a biodegradable and customisable irrigation piping system, partly thanks to 3D printing. Irrigation is vital to agriculture, but is frequently inefficient. Irrigation systems are expensive to install and operate and may lose over 60% of the water through leaks or evaporation. […]
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8 November 2017 A 3D printed robot for detecting water pollution A team of researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has created the Envirobot, a 3D printed robot capable of collecting environmental data from the water in which it swims. It is a promising initiative for reducing water pollution by efficiently detecting the dirtiest areas. Envirobot looks like a needle and measures 120cm in […]
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24 October 2017 A recycling system in space What if we could recycle in space? This is the objective of NASA, which has developed a recycling system, the Refabricator, which transforms plastic parts into printable materials. The astronauts would re-use waste and produce objects themselves while in space. Since 2015, NASA has been working with Tethers Unlimited Inc. (TUI), with which it has […]