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A New Industrial Revolution

We are in the midst of a transformation in the way we design,make and use the objects that we depend on. It is a transformation that will affect commerce, industry, and the way that we all live as profoundly as any previous Industrial Revolution.

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Where is the future?

NASA certifies first 3D printer for use in space

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

A 3D printer approved by NASA will be flown to the International Space Station next year so astronauts can print components, tools...

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Key Digital Fabrication Techniques

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

Digitising and manipulating 3D forms In order for an object to be digitally fabricated, the instructions or code, which tell the...

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Lowering The Barrier To Access

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

Makies developed by MakieLab Makies are unique poseable action dolls with faces and features designed by their owners. Using the...

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Digital Fabrication Meets Mass-Manufacture

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

High value manufacturing High value manufacturing is the application of cutting edge, technical knowledge and expertise to the...

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Crowdsourcing And Open Design

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

Crowdsourcing Defined as an online, distributed problem solving model, crowdsourcing relies on the aggregated input of a...

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A Sustainable Revolution

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

Ecological backpackThe ecological backpack is a method of illustrating the amount of materials that are used in the making of a...

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Emotionally durable design

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

In order for a product to be used over long periods, perhaps even a lifetime, a number of important issues need to be resolved. As...

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3d Printing Sugar

by Margot, 9 months ago

3D Printing Sugar, Vica Illusion

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3d Printed Prosthesis

by Margot, 9 months ago

An article about 3d printed cast, custom made to the patient morphology

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What can you 3d print?

Design Museum

by Design Museum, 9 months ago

Royal Makidolls

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