Interviews

Triton Dynamics: 3D Printed Swimming Flipper for Amputees

September 26, 2018 Designing a prosthetic of any kind is far from an easy task. But developing one with a pivoting ankle that’s…

3D Printed Robots – A Case Study in Democratizing Mechanics

September 20, 2018 The task: Create an affordable gearbox to assist in robotics, wind turbines and other fields that could deliver a high…

How 3D Printing Changed The Way Artist Tim Belliveau Teaches His Students

September 13, 2018 In the art world, the debate around handmade and machine-made products is certainly a heated one. But after an extensive…

EDU Program Spotlight: Maria Carrion and Núria Diago

August 21, 2018 With the help of Shapeways, student designers Maria Carrion and Núria Diago were able to take their project, Be (in…

Tatsuo Ishibashi’s Vibrant Designs are Game-Changing Assistive Tools for People with Muscle Weakness

August 16, 2018 What began as a sign of aging quickly transformed into a revolutionary idea for designer Tatsuo Ishibashi. “I had slightly…