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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Steven Bloor

3D: Printing the Future exhibition - in pictures

3d printing: Evan Davis opens the 3D printing exhibition at the Science Museum
Journalist and TV presenter Evan Davis opens the exhibition by appearing with his 3D-printed figurine. Davis's model features his arm in a sling due to him being scanned in August 2013 while recovering from a broken wrist. The exhibition opens to the public on 9 October
Photograph: Jonathan Hordle/REX
3d printing: 3D printed artwork
A 3D-printed artwork Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: a 3D-printed artwork by Tobias Klein entitled Inversive Embodiment
A 3D-printed artwork, Inversive Embodiment by Tobias Klein Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: 3D printed objects
A closeup of some of the 3D-printed objects Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: 3d printed objects
A variety of 3D-printed objects Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: 3D printed objects at the Science Museum
More 3D-printed objects Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: A 3D printer as it constructs a model figurine
A technician checks a 3D printer as it constructs a figurine Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: 3D printer in action
A close-up of the printer in action Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: Some 3D printed models of human figures
Some 3D-printed human figures, scanned from real people Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: A 3D printed prosthetic arm
A 3D-printed prosthetic arm Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
3d printing: 3d printed handgun
A 3D-printed handgun which was created and fired by Finnish journalist Ville Vaarne
Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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