And you can even use the same 3D models and software as you would when working with plastic, you just need to take into account wool’s tendency to spread out and puff up as it’s being laid down.

A team at Disney Research has developed a new type of 3D printer that can build three-dimensional objects such as teddy bears out of soft fibres such as wool ...

As with other 3D printers, it builds objects based on computer models. Along with li'l teddy bears, such machines could be conceivably be used to manufacture items such as winter clothing, or ...

The woollen 3D printer is capable of printing teddy bears from a CAD design. This could be great for parents who would be able to buy toys online and print them at home, one day.

It's less hard this way FROM aircraft to houses and even guns , just about anything can be 3D printed – as long as it's not soft and squishy. Now the repertoire is about to get a lot more cuddly.