Researchers Advance Soil Monitoring with Biocompatible 3D Printed Seeds
The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genova, Italy, has developed the Acer i-Seed, a soft robot designed for environmental sensing. This biocompatible,... read more »
Environmental
3D Printing Conserves Lampreys in New Zealand
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand is utilizing 3D printing technology to aid in the conservation of... read more »
Sustainable 3D Printed Furniture Made from Recycled Fishing Nets
The Kelp Collection by Interesting Times Gang embodies a sustainable approach to furniture design. This collection utilizes a composite material, which integrates recycled... read more »
ORNL Advances Sustainable Composite Materials for AM
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is pioneering the expansion of composite materials in additive manufacturing. Collaborating with industrial entities, ORNL focuses on enhancing... read more »
3D Printed Surfboards Using Green Algae
The 1950s hailed petroleum-based materials as revolutionary for surfers, providing lightweight, durable, and flexible surfboards. However, these materials now pose environmental threats. Jérémy... read more »
The E3D Toolkit: Customizing 3D Printed Energy Harvesters
Smart sensors and IoT devices are pervasive but largely dependent on batteries, generating both financial and environmental costs. The E3D toolkit, developed by... read more »
Soleolico Unveils Integrated 3D Printed Turbine-Solar Systems
Soleolico has introduced a combined wind and solar energy system featuring 3D printed components aimed at enhancing the efficiency and versatility of green... read more »
Sustainable Audio: 3D Printed Speakers from Recycled Materials
Infinite Acoustics manufactures 3D printed speaker cabinets using recycled industrial and consumer waste. The company leverages local micro-factories for on-demand, customized production, minimizing... read more »
Techno-Tort: 3D Printed Defense for Desert Tortoises
In the Mojave Desert, Hardshell Labs employs "techno-torts" as deterrents against predatory ravens, aiming to protect vulnerable desert tortoises. These young tortoises, with... read more »
Sugar-based 3D Printed Pavilion Revealed in Singapore
Unveiled at Singapore Design Week, Altostrata is a 3D printed pavilion made from compostable sugar-based PLA. It showcases mobile 3D printing platform Fab.Pub's... read more »
3D Printed ‘Living Material’ Could Clean Up Water
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have introduced an additively manufactured innovation in water pollution remediation. They've created an "engineered living... read more »
Kind Designs Raises $5M for 3D Printed Living Seawalls
In a bid to combat shoreline erosion and surge flooding while preserving the environment, Miami-based startup Kind Designs has secured $5 million in... read more »
‘Biomic Wall’ Hydroponic Display Offers to Green-up City Areas
Designers from the University of Innsbruck, ceraLAB, and exparch.hochabu, have unveiled the fruits of their latest creation, dubbed the “Biomic Wall”. The 3D... read more »
CIRCULA Unveils 3D Printed Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair
Istanbul-based 3D printed furniture company CIRCULA has introduced their latest creation, which is Turkey's first 3D printed lounge chair crafted with a recyclable... read more »
Researchers Print Tubular Fuel Cells
Researchers at Clemson University have harnessed the power of 3D printing to create protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs), a promising technology in the... read more »
3D Printed Air Cooler Could Offer Eco-friendly Alternative to AC
Are you fed-up of receiving astronomical air conditioning bills this summer (writer’s note: YES!). Then maybe you need an alternative… enter, the 3D... read more »
New Geopolymer 3D Printing Mortar Gives Hope for Sustainable Construction
The global construction industry has long been grappling with its significant environmental impact, but a breakthrough technology is offering a ray of hope.... read more »
3D Printing Used to Produce Biodegradable Yurt Chairs
Kazakh designer Daniyar Uderbekov has unveiled his latest furniture collection, the Danik's Felt Armchair, inspired by nomadic lifestyles and the traditional design of... read more »
Wood Waste Born Again As 3D Printed Furniture
Wood furniture made from waste is playing a crucial role in creating a circular economy, and additive manufacturing is proving its worth in... read more »
Researchers Retread Tyres with 3D Printing
A team led by Chris Williams, the L.S. Randolph Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, has received a $1.5 million grant from... read more »
