The latest runway fashions aren't made with a sewing machine, but with a printer. 3D printing has been around for decades, but it has just started to weave its way into the world of fashion. A ...

A University of Rhode Island textiles professor is working with 3D printing technology to create symbols on clothing to help visually impaired and neurodivergent shoppers When University of Rhode ...

A textile engineer at Heriot-Watt University has developed a new material to boost flexibility and comfort of personal protective equipment (PPE). Traditional protective clothing is often made from ...

Shoemakers have been flirting with 3D printing for years. The biggest names in footwear and fashion — Adidas, Nike NKE, New Balance, Dior, Reebok, Fendi — have all launched 3D-printed limited-edition ...

Forget costly prototypes, traditional textile manufacturing, product recalls, and the like. 3D printing is about to turn the entire retail industry on its head. A precise form of additive ...

Though 3D printers are still too expensive to make their way across the globe into our homes next to our tablets and flat-screen TVs, the few lucky early adopters who got their hands on them have ...

Some projects to get inspired by from the fair at the New York Hall of Science. First off the supposed Osborne effect was that soon after the Osborne 1 was unveiled, the CEO started talking about a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...