3D-printed shoes by Recreus scrunch up to fit into pockets
These shoes are 3D-printed using flexible, durable filament so they can be folded up and stuffed into a pocket or bag (+ slideshow). More
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Toilet paper tube converted into 3D-printed pen holder by Aleksandar Dimitrov
French designer Aleksandar Dimitrov has created a 3D-printed accessory for the humble toilet-paper tube, allowing users to effortlessly convert it into a pen holder (+ slideshow). More
Francis Bitonti and New Skins Workshop students 3D-print flexible dress on a MakerBot
Designer Francis Bitonti worked with students to design and 3D-print this delicate dress using clear and flexible filaments. More
3D-printed mushroom roots "could be used to build houses"
Dezeen and MINI Frontiers: designer Eric Klarenbeek, who displayed a chair made out of 3D-printed fungus at Dutch Design Week in October, says the technique could be used to create larger, more complex structures. More
3D-printed exoskeleton helps paralysed users walk again
News: American 3D printing firm 3D Systems has created a robotic suit that combines printed parts with motorised components to help paralysed patients stand and walk. More
Glowing 3D-printed characters explore LA in Cut Copy's music video
Dezeen Music Project: a pair of miniature 3D-printed figures wander around Los Angeles in this stop-motion music video by creative studio PARTY for Australian electronic band Cut Copy's track We Are Explorers. More
3D-printing robot by Joris Laarman draws freeform metal lines
News: Dutch designer Joris Laarman has developed a 3D-printing technique that allows a robot to draw metal structures in mid-air. More
3D-printed fabrics by Richard Beckett woven into Pringle of Scotland's ready to wear garments
Fashion brand Pringle of Scotland has incorporated laser-sintered nylon fabric into garments for its Autumn Winter 2014 collection, shown yesterday at London Fashion Week. More
Tableware by ICOSAEDRO designed to be printed out at home
New York-based designers Barbara Busatta and Dario Buzzini have created a range of tableware that can be printed out at home on a desktop 3D-printer and used straight away. More
Advances in design software mean "materials are becoming media"
Dezeen and MINI Frontiers: new technologies mean the design process is becoming akin to "creating a Hollywood film," says designer Francis Bitonti, who created a seamless 3D-printed dress for burlesque dancer Dita von Teese. More
3D-printed Dazzle lamps by Corneel Cannaerts reveal colourful interiors
Once illuminated, these faceted grey 3D-printed lamps reveal colourful interiors derived from everyday images (+ slideshow). More
World's first 3D-printed bicycle frame launched
News: British bicycle brand Empire Cycles has collaborated with additive manufacturing company Renishaw to build the world's first 3D-printed metal bike frame. More
Dark Side collection of 3D printed vessels by Michaël Malapert
The faceted forms of these 3D-printed wireframe bowls and vessels by French designer Michaël Malapert are inspired by the Japanese art of origami. More
3D-printed shades diffuse light from Afillia lamps by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo
Maison&Object 2014: perforated 3D-printed shades diffuse the glow from lamps in this collection by Italian designer Alessandro Zambelli. More
3D-printed jewellery by Maria Jennifer Carew clips onto garments
Rather than slotting onto chains, these 3D-printed pendants by Italian designer Maria Jennifer Carew hang from the edge of the wearer's clothing (+ slideshow). More
"First 3D-printed book cover" created with a MakerBot
News: US publisher Riverhead has collaborated with 3D-printing firm MakerBot to create the first printed book sleeve. More
Daniel Widrig uses DIY 3D printing process to produce pixellated stool
London architect and designer Daniel Widrig has printed a stool from a mixture of sugar, plaster and Japanese rice wine. More
First food 3D printer launched by 3D Systems
News: American manufacturer 3D Systems has unveiled the world's first 3D printers for food, printing out sweets at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More
First combat aircraft with 3D-printed parts completes test flight
News: a fighter jet incorporating 3D-printed parts has successfully completed a test flight, making it the first combat aircraft produced using additive manufacturing. More
3D-printed eye cells could "cure blindness"
News: 3D-printed eye cells could "aid in the cure of blindness" according to researchers at The University of Cambridge, who have successfully printed adult nerve cells for the first time. More