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IKEA’s new augmented reality app could totally change the way we shop

Ever purchased a piece of furniture, only to find out later it didn’t fit the style or size of the room? Swedish...

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The world’s first 3D-printed reinforced concrete bridge is almost complete

Eindhoven University of Technology has a massive 3D printer capable of printing immense objects - and it's currently...

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9 incredible pod homes to help you win at off-grid living

If your #lifegoals include living off the grid in some stunning locale, then check this out: we've rounded up the...

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Insane new flying Iron Man suit will be 3D-printed

Hold onto your seats Marvel fans and tech enthusiasts. Before you know it, a real-life “Iron Man” suit will...

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Trippy transforming coffee table illuminates microscopic art

Thanks to the popularity of tiny home living, flexible furniture is more popular than ever. However, one inventive...

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New metal 3D printer is 100x faster, 10x cheaper than existing laser technologies

3D-metal printing could very easily become the go-to method for manufacturing around the world. Desktop Metal just...

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Michelin unveils airless 3D-printed tires that last virtually forever

Fear not the flat tire, road trippers! The future of tire technology is rolling into reality, thanks to Michelin's...

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3D-printed ovaries let infertile mice give birth

Three-dimensionally printed organs are pretty old hat by now. But while the technology has been applied to everything...

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MIT scientists “growing” furniture in vats of goo, Westworld style

Remember those 3D-printed humanoid figures that emerge from white, viscous ooze in HBO's Westworld? MIT is doing...

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ESA 3D prints extraterrestrial bricks with concentrated sunlight and moondust

The European Space Agency (ESA) is getting in on the 3D-printing fun with extraterrestrial materials. They used...

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MIT unveils new solar 3D printer that can build houses on other planets

Some people dismissed 3D-printing in its early days as a novelty, but these days the technology is coming into...

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Scientists use Martian dust to 3D print tools

Food and transportation aren't the only aspects of a mission to Mars scientists must consider. Limited cargo space...

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Solar-powered drone Skystation sits atop Trump World Tower in New York

Kayak architects wants to change how we get around cities - so they've developed a solar-powered Skystation to...

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Gigantic “vending machine” skyscraper dispenses 3D-printed homes in Tokyo

Could the skyscraper of the future dispense homes like a vending machine? Growing and adapting to Tokyo’s housing...

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Zaha Hadid Architects 3D prints an experimental structure with the help of robots

Robots are revolutionizing architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects is hopping on board to show what that technology...

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Jaw-dropping 3D-printed grotto explores the future of architecture

Architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger unveiled their latest 3D-printed masterpiece—a full-scale...

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Dubai-based firm to construct world’s first 3D-printed skyscraper

3D printing could soar to new heights with the construction of the first 3D-printed skyscraper in the world. Dubai-based...

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3D-printed pavilion is modeled on the microstructure of bones

The research team at the Politecnico di Milano school of architecture designed and built a fully 3d-printed pavilion...

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A 10K tiny house 3D-printed in 24 hours

Building a house typically takes months, exacerbating the housing crisis so many people face worldwide. Apis Cor,...

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Futuristic oceanscapers are floating villages 3D-printed from algae and plastic waste

The project aims to resolve long-lasting tensions between Western governments and African countries when it comes...

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World’s first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge pops up in Madrid

Behold, the world's first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge. Inaugurated December 14 in the park of Castilla-La Mancha...

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Three-mile-high futuristic skyscraper has a smog-eating, self-cleaning coating

What will the world look like in 2062? Manufacturing company Arconic gives us a preview with their latest campaign...

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Margot Krasojević 3D prints recycled plastic into a delicate Lace LED lamp

Architect and designer Margot Krasojević shows off the beautiful possibilities of 3D printing in her latest work,...

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Solar-powered Ex of In House in New York features all 3D-printed fixtures inside

The 918-square-foot house sits on a 28 acre forested site in Rhinebeck, New York called T2 reserve. It is an experimental...

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New 3D-printed magnets work better than traditional versions, with zero waste

There is virtually no limit to the items that can be produced with 3D-printing technology these days, and now researchers...

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World’s first 3D-printed heart-on-a-chip could help end animal testing

When it comes to medical breakthroughs, the most exciting advances tend to involve technology that can lead to...

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3D-printed Aquaponic Homes grow their own veggies and fish

One of the finalists of Inhabitat's recent Biodesign competition, Aquaponic Future Housing comprises a three-level...

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Watch NASA-funded 3D food printer whip up an entire pizza

Last year NASA funded one man’s plan to build a food 3D printer for astronauts - and now the first prototype...

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Local Motors unveils plans for self-driving 3D-printed car with drone tech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjhl3UgbWxI The contest was based on the Strati, a 3D-printed car produced by...

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New 3Doodler Pro pen draws wood, copper, and bronze sculptures in mid-air

The original 3Doodler came to be after a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013. Project backers funded...

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