Get a glimpse of the future of construction with Future Tree, a timber canopy built using robotic construction and 3D-printing.

The quest for rare wood is endangering forests. Now we can just 3D-print replicas made from wood waste instead.

Not so fast — this 3D-printed ornament has a 3D-printer inside that prints other ornaments. One day it might just be the must-have in functional Christmas decor.

A new algorithm created for 3D printers could pave the way for 3D-printed Christmas trees, meaning a potential greener future to celebrate the festive period.

The tree can be fitted with multiple flexible solar panel “leaves,” also 3D-printed in a process VTT developed. The more panels you attach, the more energy the tree can harvest.