I found a few different websites this weekend that talk about the phenomenon of ceramic printing- using a 3D printer to extrude clay and make art pieces that would be impossible to make on a traditional pottery wheel because of their angles and texture. The printer extrudes layers of clay in some cases so thin that the result resembles the consistency and look of hand thrown work. This process certainly introduces some exciting possibilities for the future of ceramics (although I don't think I would prefer such pieces over those made by hand...)