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
If fashion is your bread and butter, try this hat on for size. Less than a day after launching, Panera has sold out of its “Bread Head” hat — a 3D-printed bread bowl headpiece with plumes of multicolored ostrich feathers sprouting from the “fascinator-style” accessory. Described by Eater as “a bird [that] tried to make a … Read more
Scientists have created an artificial knee implant that’s customized to a patient’s leg using 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant preserves a person’s existing knee joint. David Tarbet, 55, was among the first to receive the implant, known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) plate. It “was fantastic,” Tarbet … Read more