1. 3D-Printed Exoskeleton Applications for 3D printing keep pushing the boundaries of design, art and science. The latest innovation is a robotic suit that acts as an exoskeleton—incorporating both 3D-printed components and mechanical parts—and assists paralyzed people with their walking and standing. Each suit is individually crafted: the wearer’s thighs and hips are scanned, then the components are printed to ensure comfort and capability. In …
Applications for 3D printing keep pushing the boundaries of design, art and science. The latest innovation is a robotic suit that acts as an exoskeleton—incorporating both 3D-printed components and mechanical parts—and assists paralyzed people with their walking and standing. Each suit is individually crafted: the wearer’s thighs and hips are scanned, then the components are printed to ensure comfort and capability. In development since 2005, …
Amsterdam-based photographer Viviane Sassen is hard at work; not resting since her book “Etan & Me” was released just last October. Her latest project, “UMBRA,” explores the ancient subject of light and darkness through 11 single prints by Sassen and poems by Maria Barnas, which London-based publisher Oodee has bound into a handsome book limited to 600 copies. For those lucky enough to live near …
