3-D Portraits Created Using Human DNA
There is some creep factor going on here, starting from “finding” gum, cigarette butts and “wads” of hair around NYC, especially the “wads” part. Is there a new neighborhood – Little Wadaly? Ok, I’ll try not to think about that for the moment. It’s cool that 3-D printing is finding it’s way into art, and […]
World’s First 3D Printing Photo Booth to Open in Japan
This is brilliant! I wonder if this tech will be available for THE PRINTERVERSEtm at PRINT 13??? Since Marco (@miercs) sent me this link, I think he should also figure out how to get one to the US! If you agree, please tweet him “I want a mini-me Marco!” – and maybe he will succumb […]
3D-Printed Head Shaped Urns Coming To Mantle Near You. UM CREEPY!
Described as “a new and exciting way to memorialize your loved one,” a Vermont company named Cremation Solutions has gone heads (no shoulders here) above the rest with their 3-D printed likenesses of the dearly departed. Created by photos, these Urns are the latest in the personalization trend that really puts others to shame! You […]
Hacker Opens High Security Handcuffs With 3D-Printed And Laser-Cut Keys
While a bunch of us were debating how brands would control the design copyrights and utility patents on objects that could be replicated by 3D printing, along comes this little twist. Are handcuff keys the only keys that are universal? It’s no wonder that some hackers and criminals are “invited” to work with law enforcement […]
Fujifilm Tests The 3D Printing Waters
This could be fun… and it seems if it works out 3D home printers would be the next step. George: “Honey, Astro hid the wrench again”… Jane: “Give me five minutes and I’ll print one for you” … Fujifilm tests the 3D printing waters By Noel McKeegan 3D printing is starting to surf a wave […]
Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing
2012 may be the year of 3D printing, when this three-decade-old technology finally becomes accessible and even commonplace. Lisa Harouni gives a useful introduction to this fascinating way of making things — including intricate objects once impossible to create. via Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing | Video on TED.com.
