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 »
Environmental
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 »
Printed Mycelium Reefs to Help Cities Back to Nature
Urban Reef, a design firm in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is revolutionizing urban cities with its 3D printed 'reefs' that bring nature back to concrete... read more »
French Designer Launches Printed Lamps in Malaysia
French designer Valentin Bore has launched Lumika, a sustainable 3D printed furniture brand that focuses on creating beautiful lamps using recycled plastics. Bore,... read more »
Designer Prints Potted Plant Inspired Wind Turbine
Industrial designer and senior lecturer Ross Stevens, has created a remarkable wind turbine that combines nature, technology, and renewable energy. The Power Pot... read more »
Seaweed-Based Biodegradable Actuators Could Revolutionize Soft Robotics
Soft robots have long been constructed using synthetic polymers, rubbers, and plastics, but concerns about their environmental impact have sparked a quest for... read more »
Designers Create Printed Eco Friendly Headphones for Kids
London-based design agency Morrama has partnered with circular manufacturer Batch.Works to create a unique set of kids' headphones called “Kibu”. What sets Kibu... read more »
Company Turns Ocean-waste into Eco-friendly Lamp Shades
In today's world, plastic is everywhere, despite the growing awareness of its negative impact on the environment. While reducing plastic usage is ideal,... read more »
Low-cost, 3D Printed Sensor Could Revolutionize Water Monitoring
A new water pollution monitoring system is set to revolutionize environmental monitoring practices in the water sector. Developed by a team of researchers... read more »
Turning Waste Into Walls with Additive Manufacturing
Digital Building Technologies (DBT), a team at ETH Zürich, is revolutionizing construction with their latest innovation: 3D printed foam from recycled waste for... read more »
