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Synthetic ivory can be 3D printed

28 Apr 2021
Photo of artificial ivory chess pieces
Check mates: two chess pieces that were 3D printed with the new artificial ivory. The dark lines were added to more precisely mimic ivory. (Courtesy: Technical University of Vienna)
Claimed to be highly realistic and elephant-friendly, a new alternative to ivory has been developed

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