Although the components of wood – cellulose and lignin – are exceedingly cheap and plentiful, combining these into a wood-like structure is not straightforward, despite many attempts to… ...

Researchers at New York’s Columbia University have unveiled a method of vibrantly replicating the external and internal structure of wood using 3D printing.

Through advanced printheads and high-speed binder jetting technology, the Shop System™ Forust Edition delivers high-resolution 3D printing of wood parts with realistic grain patterns.

Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with. It… ...

Sawdust is mixed with a natural tree sap binder and 3D printed into complex, swirling geometries to form this homeware collection, designed by Yves Béhar for additive manufacturing company Forust.