This viral art project is a real Croc. A mystery artist won’t rest until every NYC sculpture with feet — or paws — is wearing a pair of Crocs. “I have always wanted to do something creative with Crocs, because I have been a huge fan of them for the longest time,” said the mystery … Read more
A paralysed puppy has been given a ‘second chance at life’ and is able to walk again – after his spine was fixed with 3D-printed screws. Arthur, a six month old Cockapoo, was unable to move after his limbs suddenly became weak and he collapsed. His owner Natalie Jones rushed him to Chestergates Veterinary Hospital … Read more
It was her “something new.” Mariana Pavani walked down the aisle in a custom couture gown that marked a big day, not just for the bride, but for fashion history: Dutch designer Iris van Herpen had crafted the lawyer’s new-age 3D-printed wedding dress — the first of its kind. “This was really a dream project for … Read more
An Israeli firm has created the first ever 3D bio-printed grouper — which is ready to cook upon “printing.” Steakholder Foods has created a non-traditional fish for eating, and it will not harm the environment, it claims. The grouper fish filet was created in partnership with Umami Meats and has a taste and texture similar to … Read more
Want some healthy chocolate? Just print it. Chocoholics, rejoice! A Rutgers scientist discovered a formula for healthier low-fat chocolate that can be created using a 3D printer. Scientists substituted cocoa butter — which is responsible for the texture, structure and consistency of chocolate — for a lower-fat, water-in-oil emulsion, which mimicked the characteristics of the … Read more
A woman in France grew a nose on her arm to prepare for a transplant after losing a large portion of her own during treatment for cancer. In 2013, the patient from Toulouse, France, was treated for nasal cavity cancer with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, eventually losing part of her nose. For years, she’s lived without … Read more