We’re fascinated by Uformit. From the fantastic software right through to the portrait project with Joshua Harker (‘Harkerize Me’ – the results of which were worn by the 3D Printshow band at 3D Printshow London and Paris 2014), their comprehensive approach to design options for 3D printing continue to inspire... View Article
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Competitions are a fantastic way to gain experience and perhaps even get noticed by some top industry professionals. There’s always something to enter, and although it can sometimes feel like a challenge in itself to find the time, the benefits go beyond the competition prizes. In a (still relatively new)... View Article
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After a few weeks of planning, copy writing and image selecting, 3D Printshow is more than pleased to present our new, fresh website. We’ve turned our backs on the heavy black site design that grabbed so many people’s attention two years ago – and instead, we’ve chosen a lighter format... View Article
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We took a look at the new bq Witbox – and it’s a real find. Chiefly because it offers innovations you wouldn’t expect from a company that has recently moved into the world of 3D printing after building a reputation as a maker of smartphones, e-readers and tablets. The first... View Article
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Despite the excitement about 3D printing, it’s really important to remember that the tech quite simply offers another way of doing things. As more people overcome the hype and begin appreciating the qualities of this disruptive new medium, it’s getting very exciting to see 3D printing sitting very comfortably in... View Article
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There are a few creative individuals making designs with 3D printing that are difficult to forget – and the beautiful work of Laura Martinez stands out as a perfect example. When we first met Laura at 3D Printshow London last year, she handed over her pieces – stunning textile samples... View Article
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People often talk about how what we can create with 3D printing is more exciting than the technology itself. Whilst appreciating the technical developments of new printers and materials is certainly integral to the movement, it’s true that seeing the printed results is what inspires the majority of us to... View Article
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Whilst we’re all excited about the technology, it’s clear that the hype won’t last forever. Once the excitement has gone, actually integrating the right printed elements produced in the right materials will continue to be the most essential aspect of the industry – and with this in mind, a few... View Article
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Going back to school isn’t normally this fun. Ravensbourne College is situated in Greenwich, London (right next to the O2 arena) and even before you’ve stepped into the main building, it’s clear that there’s something exciting going on. The mosaic exterior, partnered with those distinctive circular windows are only the... View Article
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Despite the excitement about 3D printing, it’s really important to remember that the tech quite simply offers another way of doing things. As more people overcome the hype and begin appreciating the qualities of this disruptive new medium, it’s getting very exciting to see 3D printing sitting very comfortably in... View Article
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It’s really exciting to see how computational design is not only developing as a discipline, but is also establishing itself as a certified area of study. 3D printed jewellery and fashion designer Rob Elford is a sessional lecturer at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, and it’s brilliant to see... View Article
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We’re all excited about 3D printing, but what do we actually do with it? What motivates us to use the technology ourselves, and how are the markets and audiences for 3D printing developing? In an attempt to answer these kinds of questions and more, Econolyst have launched the Big... View Article
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Check out what you missed as we summarise the inspiring content that was on offer at this week’s Complete 3D Printing Conference at King’s Place in London. The business-focused conference gave guests an accurate consideration of many different sides of the 3D printing industry, alongside some more general explanations of... View Article
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Desktop 3D printing remains a hugely important area of the industry. However, what’s becoming more and more exciting and relevant are investigations into less rigid, more varied printer filament materials. There is of course, a huge selection of alternatives to traditional filament. However, most of what is used for desktop... View Article
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Tuesday 25th of March will see the first installment of The Complete 3D Printing Conference, taking place in central London. As a separate event from our three-day London 3D Printshow (September, 2014), the conference will offer the best in high-quality 3D print tech content for an exclusive business-orientated audience. Are... View Article
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Without the creative visions of individual designers or studios, the progression of the 3D printing industry wouldn’t have quite the same excitement. To see the imaginative ways in which 3D printing can be used to make beautiful forms, solve complex problems, or develop established practice is essential to more innovation... View Article
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For those of you who enjoy 3D printing at home, or have considered buying your own 3D printer, you’ve probably come across Ultimaker. Hailing from the Netherlands, the company works on the basis of open innovation: from the printer itself, to the variety of supporting networks and software, everything about... View Article
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Despite having been used industrially for many years, the magic of 3D printing has begun to captivate the minds of more designers, makers and consumers around the world. The ability to conjure up solid, useable things by virtually drawing the item and hitting the print button is in many ways... View Article
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3D printing is not just a new tech. It’s a new international, economic system, and there are all sorts of different opportunities to be realised. Recognising the possibilities for social change through new technologies often comes as a second thought after the excitement that new tech brings. However, around the... View Article
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The sci-fi fantasy of 3D printing may be slightly unrealistic at the moment, but many people are making estimates for the gradual development of changes in market conditions already. There’s no doubt that thinking about the implications of 3D printing’s future is already important: shifting consumer-product relations, as well as... View Article
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In addition to the standard three dimensions within which to design and produce, the company insists on the importance of the human element – otherwise understood as the organic, natural aspect of their work. Perhaps another way to appraoch this ethic is by working closely with organic materials – which... View Article
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Tomorrow is International Women’s day, so we thought we’d use the excuse to feature some of our favourite women in the 3D printing industry. Women in tech are so often underrepresented, and those inspiring other females to lead amongst an unbalanced demographic certainly deserve celebrated. 3D Printshow’s own Kerry Hogarth... View Article
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The environment that we interact with on a daily basis is made up of just as many invisible, immaterial elements as physical objects. Internet data, your tracked run or route to work, sound and CO2 levels, time or any other kind of algorithmic or ambient information surrounds us constantly –... View Article
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Endless amounts of press discuss how 3D print technology gives anyone the power to make anything. It’s an exciting movement, and there’s no doubt that such a proposition is true in many ways – but in reality, we’re faced with a number of challenges before the printing even begins. For... View Article
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The development of printed materials – or indeed machines that can produce ready-to-wear garments, are certainly ideas that have begun to captivate people all over the world. Designers want to engage with the tech to create original pieces; consumers want to know more about how these ideas can become a... View Article
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3D Printshow’s exhibitor database is huge – and with so many fascinating stories and concepts behind each brand, why wouldn’t we want to share? The 3D printing industry is a technological area rich with innovative strategies, processes and products, and we hope to start some discussion with this new series... View Article
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Walking a 3D printed fashion item down the runway usually involves styling the single piece with other conventional fashion garments. However, one of the looks that we showed at the 3D Printshow: INSPIRE live fashion event in New York was entirely 3D printed – on a desktop 3D printer, no... View Article
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In addition to the packed show floor and feature spaces at 3D Printshow New York, we were pleased to present an incredible workshop and seminars line-up. Two rooms, Cone and Sphere, hosted a range of fascinating presentations ranging from business, IP, arts, and even medical applications for 3D printing, and... View Article
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For any of you looking for content or follow-up from 3D Printshow New York’s CREATE event (which was scheduled for Thursday 13th February), prepare to be as disappointed as we are. As a result of another ill-timed round of the polar vortex (which has been plaguing the New York all... View Article
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Consisting of Eric Goldemberg and Veronica Zalcberg, MONAD Studio is a Florida-based design research practice with focus on spatial perception related to rhythmic effect. From landscape to installations and product design, urban planning and buildings, their work formally explores contemporary architectural issues. The juxtaposition between computational design and the physical... View Article
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