Uvision

Uvision develops software for 3D scanning in underwater settings.

Based on our collaboration with Foreningen Maker, we used this case to make an form giving exercise where genetic algorithms were used to propose efficient architectures for different applications.

The implemented strategies explored possible component combinations with topology optimization to always provide a strong and neutral bouyant body.

@stof.skifte

This project aims to sketch a case for a circular business model using recycled plastic to print illumination products. stof.skifte shows the capability of 3D Printing to adjust to a local value chain and create a market competitive product out of recycled plastic. It utilizes 3D scanning and generative design to optimize production and adjust to different plastics. 

stof.skifte reinterprets a design icon to change the way upcycling and recycling are perceived and let users imagine a new place for recycled plastic at home. Follow @stof.skifte’s instagram.

Suculenta

Suculenta is a GH algorithm that designs seating furniture based on the equipment available in a regular FABLAB. Based on a desired height and leg number, it makes a structural analysis to determine the positioning of legs and the areas under stress. It draws a tension based structure that relaxes in the edges for comfort. View more.

Manyone

Based on a project looking to make an open sourced handheld projector, we explored how 3D Printing could simplify the fabrication of injection molding parts. The solutions used material resilience and non planar 3D Printing to introduce more functions to components and ease assembly. 

The results question the transfer of product architectures that are fixed in organizations and expose the potential of distributed and open manufacturing.

Orthoprinting

The availability of LIDAR scanning in mobile devices opens new avenues for the exploration of bodyscanning. Orthoprinting is a project that explores personalized therapy using recycled plastic. The algorithms adjust a base orthotic sleeve to the scanned knee and let the therapist change its properties according to different treatments and rehabilitation stages.

The project shows the potential of 3D Printing to produce circular business models that scale digitally based on distributed manufacturing. View more.

Distributed Design Platform

As part of the 2020 Distributed Design Academy we collaborated with a distributed network of designers to propose concepts that exploit digital manufacturing technologies. We proposed a concept based on the way turtle shells have been used along human history for different purposes. Instead of using one, we printed a shell with screw interfaces to place modern functions in the same place ancient cultures have. View more.