In 1985, Disney used computer graphics in the animated movie The Black Cauldron. In 1986, Pixar created "the first fully computer-generated, computer-animated (or CGI) film." And it all went downhill from there. Just...
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If 3D printers can do all of the things we say they can do, then certainly they can print themselves, right? Yes...and no. It's definitely possible to 3D print parts...
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We've seen some wild things in movies and television over the past century. Especially in the science fiction genre. Critics like to point to everything a show gets "wrong." But...
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3D printing isn't just for big companies like GE. Nor is it only for inventors and designers who just want the quickest way to figure out how to make something...
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"Don't touch the exhibits." You're probably used to seeing these signs in museums. Guides slip the warning into their spiels several times during tours. When you see a child reach...
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Close your eyes. Now imagine having to navigate the world that way. Having to rely on all of your other senses to make it through the day. Sounds scary and...
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When you were in Scouts, you probably built a bench or two. Or did some other woodworking project. Today's scouts still get that hands-on experience, but it looks a little...
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The healthcare industry is turning to 3D printing for (relatively) inexpensive, completely customized medical devices. Companies are creating ways to 3D print food so we can produce more without so...
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More animal species are going extinct at one time (now) than ever before. Human advancement is one of the reasons it's happening. But as this article in National Geographic points...
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It's fairly common for companies to use 3D printing in their marketing these days. We've written about it before. Industries like consumer goods, automotive, entertainment - even NASA - have...
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3D printing has a copyright problem. You see, the ability to create anything means people can create, well, anything. Including: Figurines and busts of favorite characters Copies of objects seen...
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Imagine having one technology that allows you to: Teach students problem-solving and how to apply creativity in practical ways More easily engage students in the learning process Develop mathematical and...
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3D printing has been around since the 1980s. We’ve been using it for rapid prototyping. To bring forth medical advancements. Building models and making plans. Sometimes we forget this technology...
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There’s been a huge shift in architecture and construction. When 3D printing first became available, architects saw the potential. They needed a cheaper, faster way to develop models of the...
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Once upon a time everyone wore custom clothes. Of course, that was mostly because you had to make your own clothes. But then came the Industrial Revolution and consumerism. Suddenly...
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You probably saw this headline and thought, “There’s no way they’re 3D printing roller coasters!” And you’re right. No one is 3D printing roller coasters. (At least not ones you...
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What if you didn’t have to rush home to get food ready? Instead, you walk through the door, push a button, and by the time you’ve settled in, food is...
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Coraline. ParaNorman. The Boxtrolls. What do these movies have in common? They were produced by animation studio LAIKA. They were also created using 3D printing. Why 3D Printing Works in...
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And 3D printing is bringing us steps closer to conquering it. In 2014, the first object was 3D printed in space by the International Space Station (ISS). It was a...
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Do you remember Vincent van Gogh? The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter is one of history’s most famous artists. That fame comes from more than his art. His mental illness is just...
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