Shapeways intros squeezable Elasto Plastic 3D printing material for makers

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See that squeezable bunny up there? It was created in a material 3D printing mail-away company Shapeways calls Elasto Plastic. The substance is the latest medium offered up from the organization, currently available exclusively to makers to help test out its effectiveness. The resulting 3D printed objects can be squeezed, squished, twisted and can hold liquids. It does have some shortcomings, however, as it dislikes high temperatures, fire and isn't so great for printing small objects. To see the material in action -- and to hear a grown man utter the phrase "flexible squishy goodness," check out the video after the break.

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Via: TechCrunch

Source: Shapeways

Tags: 3d printing, 3dPrinting, elasto plastic, ElastoPlastic, shapeways, video

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