Year-end inventory: Top 10 3D printing projects worldwide

In 2015, the progress of 3D printing was obvious to all. From aerospace, automotive, medical or interior design, architecture, fashion, 3D printing, we were deeply impressed. When we look forward to the 3D printing in 2016, start by recalling the top 10 3D printing projects in 2015!

1. Metal 3D printing faucet of American Standard Company

In June of this year, American 140-year-old kitchen and bathroom brand company American Standard introduced the 3D printing faucet for the first time. This set of 3D printing faucets is manufactured using selective laser-sintering three-dimensional printing technology. It is formed by computer-guided high-heat, high-pressure laser beam, fused with metal powder for about twenty-four hours to form, and then manually polished and polished. Because the tiny waterways are hidden under the high-strength alloy, when these sculptural faucets flow out of the water, we can't help but be amazed, as magic.

2. The world's first 3D printed metal bridge in Amsterdam

This eye-catching 3D printed bridge is housed in the famous red light district of Amsterdam, designed by the MX3D's Joris laarman laboratory. When completed, the bridge will become a bridge that can be used normally, and residents of Amsterdam can walk and use it for decades.

3, 3D printing wig

This fall, Gierad Laput, Ph.D., at the Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, and his students used 3D printing technology to print groomable ponytail hair for horses, as well as doll's beard. And brush. Laput and his colleagues called this phenomenon "furbrication."

4. NASA 3D Print Mars Habitat Competition

In 2015, NASA teamed up with America's processing innovation agency America Makes to launch the architectural design competition “Building a House with 3D Printing Technology on Mars”. The top spot was the 3D printed igloo. The "Ice House" is actually a Mars Dome. Surprisingly, its building materials are mainly water (there is a lot of ice on Mars), and then it is made into an ice shell by some unique techniques plus 3D printing. This ice shell reduces radiation and protects the humans and beautiful gardens that live inside.

5, the world's largest 3D printed building VULCAN

VULCAN is a construction system consisting of 1023 different 3D printing units, which is the world's largest 3D printed building structure. VULCAN is 120 degrees centrally symmetric in the range of an equilateral triangle with a side length of 8.08 meters and a height of 2.88 meters, which can be broken down into three identical modules. It is based on a continuous research of LCD on silkworm cocoon prototypes, based on the spatial structure of silk, the adaptation of 3D printing technology and the re-creation of art.

6, Adidas 3D printing environmental protection concept shoes

Not long ago, Adidas and Parley for the Oceans teamed up to launch a new environmentally friendly running shoe, Ocean Plastic. The sole of this running shoe is 3D printed with recycled materials made from marine waste plastic. The shoes were presented at the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21).

7, MIT developed advanced glass 3D printer

This summer, Mediated Matter's research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed an advanced process called precision G3DP called 3D printing. G3DP's work is quite outstanding, with an average floor height of about 4.5mm and a width of about 7.95mm. In addition, due to the very precise printing, their shape is extremely rounded.

8, 3D printing fashion clothing

When Danit Peleg, a fashion student at the Shenkar School of Design in Israel, produced a full 3D printed collection, it did not unexpectedly attract widespread attention. More importantly, all of the components are printed on a regular home 3D printer.

9, Blu-ray Inno 3D printing blood vessels

In October of this year, the National High Technology Development Program (863 Program), which was responsible for scientific research by Blu-ray Inno, made a major breakthrough in the first 3D printed bio-printing vascular project!

10, the US local car company accepted 3D printing car booking in 2016

The car, shaped like an ATV, is called "Swimming" and about 75% is made by 3D printing. It is scheduled to accept reservations in spring 2016. As for the pre-sale price of "swim", the company is set at $53,000; bookings for car purchases require a deposit, and retail is expected to start at the end of 2016. The price of the vehicle is "comparable" and comparable to some luxury mini-cars. The local auto company explained that "swim" will be a vehicle that has been fully certified by the US federal government. It can be driven on the highway and its safety performance will not be Lower than any conventional vehicle available.

(Editor)