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6 unusual facts about 3D printing


Bathsheba Grossman

In July 2012, her work The Rygo was installed in the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada; at 2 meters high, as of the time of installation it is the largest 3D print in North America.

Copy-evident document

For example, 3D printed objects can be equipped with marks of genuinity that can be identified using a measurement device but are hard to deduce from sample objects; copies will lack these marks.

Kaatedocus

In 2012 Tschopp used a scan to create a replica of the neck by means of a 3D-printer.

Multiphase topology optimisation

This method uses the Rapid Prototyping techniques, 3D printing and selective laser sintering to produce very stiff, light weight components with graded porosities calculated by MPTO.

Selective Heat Sintering

Selective Heat Sintering (SHS) is an Additive Manufacturing technique used for low volume production and prototyping of models and components.

Solid Concepts

The company derives its name from its original focus on rapid prototyping through 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) with the idea that virtual concepts can be printed into solid reality, as the technologies that founded the company are capable of directly reading CAD data and creating parts.


John Hansard Gallery

This interprets his experiences through image manipulation, staging, CGI, 3d scanning, 3d printing and new projection techniques.


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Éric Carreel

In June 2009, together with Clément Moreau, he founded Sculpteo, the online 3D printing platform which commercializes its service to both consumers and professionals, and which manufactures objects coming from 3D files.

Iris van Herpen

Van Herpen’s decision to explore the Rapid prototyping technology of 3D printing allowed her to be the first to introduce this technology in fashion, and to create astonishing designs with it.

MatterHackers

In June 2013, MatterHackers opened their own retail location in Lake Forest, California where they sell 3D printing supplies, parts, and accessories.