Monday, 23 September 2013

Cool 'Things' That Can Be Print3d

3D printing is more than just printing something out and looking at it. People all over the world are printing functional  'things' that can be used in everyday life. Things such as, car parts, bicycles, firearms, sculptures, really anything that can be drawn, can be printed.

Lets take a look at 5 cool things that are popularly being printed around the world:

#1 - Bicycle


This odd looking bike is far more than it looks. It has been printed using a nylon powder and claims to have the strength of a steel or aluminium bike while weighing 65% less. We expect to see an increase of these on the streets of Sydney in the coming years.

#2 - Replacement Jaw Bone


Have you ever broken your jaw? If so, you would be aware that there's always the possibility of the broken bone not healing correctly, causing greater issues down the track. Now, with 3D printing ability, medical professionals have begun developing replacement body parts, therefore there is no worry about a non properly healed bone.


#3 - 3D Figurines From Child's Drawings

                                                 http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/3d-printings/

Bring your child's drawing's to life, with 3D printing. Thanks to this technology, now, even your child can produce works of art, the whole family can appreciate! Sticking their drawing on the fridge is so pre-2012. Put your child's art on display like a real work of art!

#4 - iPhone 5 Case & Card Holder


The Mondriaan Case - Inspired by artist, Piet Mondrian, is a functional iPhone case, that not only protects your precious iPhone, it also holds 2 cards for your convenience. No need to carry big wallets around anymore!

#5 - Coffee Cups


Bring 3D printing into your morning in a whole new way! You can print coffee cups, to appreciate while getting your morning fix of coffee. This is a fantastic way to show off your design skills, and completely personalise your morning cup. 






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