Mark Zuckerberg holds several formal and informal titles, including CEO, tech entrepreneur and visionary. He might need to add fashion designer to his resume after he recently used a 3D printer to create dresses for his three daughters.
Zuckerberg showcased the dresses on his Instagram page, noting he used some fun colors and needle and thread to pull them together with a 3D printer.
“If we were to do a quick fashion review, these dresses rock. They're bright, they're fun, and they've got a very cool chainmail vibe — Joan of Arc meets Roblox meets Lisa Frank,” he said on Instagram.
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A Man Of Many Hobbies
He printed the 3D dresses for his daughters after he created a 3D-printed helmet last summer. It’s the latest hobby for the billionaire who is the founder and CEO of Meta Platforms Inc.
Whether he is kite surfing, building robots or sword fighting, Zuckerberg likes to keep himself busy and others entertained. He recently participated in his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, where he walked away with multiple medals. After one of the referees of a match incorrectly ruled that his opponent won, Zuckerberg went on to win and captured gold and silver medals during the weekend-long competition.
3D Printing Taking Off
Zuckerberg’s use of 3D printing is just a hobby, but it does point to the expanded applications for the technology. Along with artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs like ChatGPT, advancements in 3D printing are quickly transforming the world.
For example, a startup company called Apis Cor uses a proprietary concrete blend to create customizable and sturdy 3D-printed walls. The company can produce a foundation and walls much quicker than traditional methods while reducing worker costs and improving safety. The company is a key part of addressing the housing shortage in the United States as it can enable faster and cost-effective building to suit different needs and projects. It is seeking crowdfunded equity through StartEngine. A minimum $250 investment gives investors a stake in an exciting 3D printing pioneer.
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Apis Cor’s technology showcases the benefits of on-demand 3D printing for buildings, parts and myriad other uses. Companies use 3D printing to create lighter and stronger prosthetics, car parts for old vehicles and to provide aerospace firms with on-demand fabrication.
The technology also has potential in space. The China National Space Administration (CNSA), recently announced plans for trial missions that will explore using moon rocks as a material source for creating a 3D-printed lunar structure. Because of the cost and logistical constraints of putting heavy construction materials like concrete blocks or rebar into space, the agency is looking at using on-site materials to create walls and other building elements.
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