Episode 17 - The Rise of the 3D Printers

3D printing was the topic of our very first episode and it was briefly covered in how it could be used in an architectural practice. This week we discuss what's been happening in the realm of 3D printing of late, some potential game changer technology and how close we are to realising the 'Two Weeks' mask of Total Recall. Bailey Bridge Stunningly realistic, full color 3D prints made possible by Fraunhofer Researchers Researchers say Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction event 3D-printed rocket parts stand up to the heat in NASA hot-fire tests Researchers create world's first 3D-printed jet engines 3D-printed objects created entirely from wood cellulose 3D-printed flutes hit the right notes ESA successfully tests 3D printed thruster CSIRO's Lab 22: Kickstarting a 3D printing revolution in titanium 3D printing breakthrough creates tiny metal structures 3D-printed materials that change texture on demand MX3D gets go-ahead for 3D-printed bridge in Amsterdam