3D Glass Printing

Have you ever heard of 3D printing of glass?

Just as with metal or plastic 3D printers, pieces of glass can be printed from a digital design. Thanks to the Australian company Maple Glass Printing, 3D glass printing technology is now commercially available worldwide. This new way of working with glass allows scientists, architects, and artists to explore different concepts, designs, and aesthetics. This technology also explores the circular economy as 3D printers can use recycled glass, turning waste material into a glass filament that is then 3D-printed into a specific design.