Summary:
- 3D-printing company Strtasys had reveal 3D printer – Objet500 Connex3 in January. The printer has three nozzles which allow it to print in three materials at the same time. Michaella Janse van Vuuren, a South African artist, designer, and engineer, has created a fashion accessories in which she calls the Garden of Eden by using the Objet500 Connex3. It allows the user to create something really close to the end product, and also has the ability to combine rigid and flexible materials together in one piece. For example shoes that has the snake forming as the heel by using rigid material, belt using multihued rubber material, and fish bracelets made from both rigid and flexible materials.
- Major Concept:
- 3D printer allows for multiple colours and materials together in a single print session.
- The outcome of the objects is really close to an end product.
- 3D printer has the ability to combine rigid and flexible materials in one piece.
- This 3D printer not only replace the traditional methods of fashion manufacturing, but also allow the user to manufacturing in a completely new way. It include different material in a single piece.
- Potential Strength:
- This article makes us know the properties and functions of the 3D printer.
- We realize that the 3D printer is getting popular due to its amazing uses.
- Potential Problems:
- It’s hard to get those kind of printer, and the price might be too high for people to get it since it’s very high-tech.
- The object that print out might not be in high quality since there is no people guarantee about it.
- Discussion Questions
- How long can the object printed out stay? is it has the same quality as the real object?
- Citation:
- Starr, Michelle. “3D-printed Corset Wraps Model in Revisionist Eden.” CNET. N.p., 18 Mar. 2014. Web. 24 Mar. 2014.