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This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated fashion, as seen by the 3D printed dresses at the Met Gala, not only this, it…
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This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated fashion, as seen by the 3D printed dresses at the Met Gala, not only this, it is continuing to disrupt various industries – from nuclear to medical. Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
TOP 1: 3D Printing at the Met Gala
Fashion designer, Zac Posen designed and dressed 11 stars at the Met Gala with 3D printed dresses. On Good Morning America, the designer explained how he views the technology as the future of fashion. His high-tech creations were made in collaboration with GE Additive and Protolabs and took over 1,000 hours to make. The pieces were worn by celebrities like Jourdan Dunn, who we saw wearing a 3D printed rose gown composed of 21 petals. As well as Nina Dobrev, who walked the carpet in a crystal clear dress that looked like glass. Find out what the designer had to say about his creations below!
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