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Kipling: No Monkey Business

Belgian bag and accessories brand Kipling puts its famous monkey mascot in the forefront with the new “City Jungle Shopper”, created from the world’s first fully flexible 3D Printing material.

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Custom Tailored Aneurysm Treatment that Saves Lives

At the University of Limerick, Ireland, a Finite Element Analysis Rupture Index (FEARI) was created to help the surgical decision making process by expressing the rupture potential of an aneurysm.

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“Smoke Dress” Hits the Volkswagen Catwalk

In a special creation for the Frankfurt International Motor Show, designer Anouk Wipprecht explores the interactive design capabilities of 3D Printing with the innovative “Smoke Dress”.

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The 3D Printed Parametric Sculpture Dress by Studio XO for Lady Gaga

After her showstopping debut in the world’s first flying dress, Volantis, Lady Gaga walked the red carpet in another cutting-edge creation by Studio XO – the 3D Printed Parametric Sculpture Dress.

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Total Artificial Heart Implantation Planning

The utilization of Total Artificial Hearts in pediatric cases is limited by strict recommendations on anatomical characteristics for proper fit. The Phoenix Children’s Hospital uses the Mimics Innovation Suite to screen pediatric patients who fall outside the recommended range.

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3D Printing Creates the World’s First Replacement Knee Joint in a Cat

Innovative surgeons at North Carolina State University helped one lucky cat avoid amputation by using Materialise’s Mimics Innovation Suite to create the world’s first feline 3D Printed knee implant.

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Iris van Herpen and Materialise in the Wired Pop-Up Store 2012

Iris van Herpen has used 3D Printing to push the boundaries of Haute Couture, picking up countless accolades. WIRED lets shoppers see one of her innovative dresses up close in their NYC Pop-Up Store.

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Iris van Herpen Debuts Wearable 3D Printed Pieces at Paris Fashion Week

For her latest collection, Iris Van Herpen channelled ‘wearable myth’ into two new 3D Printed collaborations. Incorporating organic patterns to enhance the body, it’s a new level in wearable prints.

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Evolution of a Hybrid

From June 1 to September 30, 2013, a unique installation by artist Koen Vanmechelen showcasing work that bridges the links between art and science, was displayed as part of the Venice Biennale.

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The Cabrio Collection by Hoet Design Studio

For their new Cabrio collection, Hoet Design Studio turned to 3D Printing to take their designs straight from paper to wearable eyewear without needing to sacrifice style or function for production.

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The Areion by Formula Group T: The World’s First 3D Printed Race Car

How fast can 3D Printing (and stereolithography in particular) go? The answer, according to the 2012 Formula Group T team, is - more than 140 km/h!

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Reimagining Reality: Nick Ervinck’s Fantastic New Worlds

It’s easy to take the world for granted. Using 3D Printing as just one of his many tools, artist Nick Ervinck creates pieces that challenge people to take a fresh look at the world around them.

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