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Building 3D Patterned Cutting Boards Part 1

This video showcases the first half of the build process for 3D patterned cutting boards made from maple, walnut, and cherry.
ArchDaily

Columbia University Creates 3D-Printed Timber Lookalike with Internal Grain Pattern

Researchers at New York’s Columbia University have unveiled a method of vibrantly replicating the external and internal structure of materials such as wood using a 3D printer and specialist scanning ...
Dezeen

Robotic 3D printers create terrazzo floors in any pattern

A Dutch company has developed technology for 3D printing floors in an endless variety of colours and patterns. Aectual uses huge robotic 3D printers to create the framework for its sustainable floors, ...
Hackaday

Embossing Graphics By 3D Printing On Wood

Embossing (making raised shapes) and debossing (making sunken shapes) on 3D-printed surfaces is not a new idea; we do it all the time. [Cory] from Vancouver Hack Space was playing around with 3D ...
Woodworking Network

University receives $4 million grant to study 3D printing with recycled wood

MOSCOW, Idaho — The University of Idaho is developing technology to turn Idaho wood waste into architectural millwork and construction materials on the market — by using it as a medium for 3D-printing ...
New Scientist

3D-printed wood could start flat then twist into furniture as it dries

Wood shavings have been turned into 3D printer ink to make objects that start off as damp, flat sheets and then twist and warp into shape as they dry. This method of 3D printing could make wood sturdy ...