In an interesting use of 3D printing, a Russian candidate has challenged convention by 3D printing promotional mugs, as printed materials are allowed but not any type of gifts.

3D Printing has been catching on world-wide for a variety of reasons. They include advances in medicine, cheaper manufacturing, and personalization of products. However, there is now another reason 3D printers are being used by one Russian election candidate; to cheat the system.

Pakhomov is currently running for the head of the district administration in the district of Sergiyev Posad. He realized that the law DOES allow for distribution of “campaign leaflets” and “printed production”, and claimed that as long as an item was completely “printed”, then it would fall under the category of being considered a “leaflet”. Russian Election Candidate Cheats the System by Using 3D Printers to Print Promotional Mugs - 3DPrint.com

Can you think of any other ways 3D printing has been used to challenge convention? Let us know in the comments below!