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Once, coffee was simply a source of caffeine for the overtired. then, with the opening of starbucks and other cafés, coffee became the center of a social activity. now, brewing the perfect cup of the stuff has become a fine art, and a startup from new mexico are setting out to make delicious ‘third wave coffee’ accessible to the masses with Perk a 3D printed coffee-machine that uses science to deliver perfect taste at the bush of a button.

The 3D-printed archway to be presented at last week's Made Expo event was developed by Politecnico di Milano's ACTLAB research unit.The project focuses on the construction of an entirely 3D-printed Load-Responsive Shell Structure which is currently in production at Politecnico di Milano. A part of it was presented to Made Expo attendees for the duration of the show.

The Ruiz Brothers, Adafruit contributors, have come out with a new 3D printing project that Apple enthusiasts are sure to enjoy: 3D printed wristbands for the Apple Watch. The tutorial shows makers how they can create their very own DIY wristwatch bands using only a few simple tools, flexible filament, and of course a 3D printer.

Researchers from the University Cork College are experimenting with the structure and texture of 3D printed cheese, with intriguing results.The rise of 3D printed food has allowed culinary-minded people to reshape and reinvent some of their favorite edible arrangements. From pizza to cake, 3D printing is increasingly used for artistic and sustainable purposes.

T​his Cura 3D guide for beginners shows step-by-step how to use Cura software and to find the right settings for 3D printing.

Torbjørn Ludvigsen, a Swedish maker and RepRap builder, is raising funds to develop the Hangprinter, a suspended 3D printer that uses the walls and ceiling of a room as its “frame.” The unusual 3D printer can be used to print extremely large structures.