Houses, custom cars, food; and even functional blood vessels, a human ear and heart tissue have been built from scratch, thanks to a bunch of innovative people who got their hands on 3D printers. These machines have come a long way since they were first invented in the 80s. And nowadays, they’re a staple at some schools, where children are learning the art of design and manufacturing from a young age.
While some of the older generation are struggling with yet another paper jam at the office, trailblazers are breaking boundaries with what they’re able to create. From prosthetics legs for people and pets, to 'ear guards' and bat-suits, people have been showing off their 3D works of art in various dedicated online groups.
Bored Panda has put together an awe-inspiring list of the best ones for you to scroll through while you wait for your boring documents to print.
