3D printing socks isn’t really a thing yet. You’d end up with scratchy plastic garments that irritate your feet no end. You can easily 3D print all kinds of nifty little mechanisms, though, so why not ...

Ryerson University in Toronto had a new vending machine installed on campus this week, but it's not selling snacks or drinks — it's selling socks. And, the story of the machine goes beyond just that.