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Prem Makeig
04/24/2010 - 17:04
Unfold, Bits from Bytes
I came across this project on Core77's photo series on Milan Design Week 2010. Unfold showed off a custom modded Rapid Prototying machine kit from Bits from Bytes. The kit was changed from the original system which uses melted plastic injected into the 3D part to using wet clay. The wet clay can then be fired to create durable ceramics.
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Prem Makeig
02/12/2010 - 10:25
NASA via Twitter/Associated Press
I just posted a real photo from the real thing! UPDATE (2/20/10)
From Al Jazeera: "The domed lookout is made up of nine windows, including the largest window deployed in space measuring 80cm in diameter.
Currently space station residents are restricted to just six far smaller portholes as their only visual connection with the cosmos outside.
A Nasa press release dubbed the window the space station's newest and best "eye-pod". Each window pane on the lookout is made of...
Michael Rees
02/11/2010 - 17:37
maker bot
This has pluses and minuses but points the way for adapting a CNC mill for rapid prototyping. Check it out.
Prem Makeig
02/11/2010 - 12:53
New World Stoneworks
I came across this company. They use water jet cutting of stone to make perfectly fitting stone walls. This text on their site explains if further "with New World Stoneworks, the entire project is delivered on neatly wrapped pallets, pre-shaped, hand chiseled and ready to install with no cutting. We coordinate delivery so each pallet is placed on the ground, right where the stones will be set for minimal handling during installation. On each pallet, the stones are stacked according to their...
Michael Rees
02/08/2010 - 19:58
Unfold models for paper craft, adaptable to CNC, and laser cutting. Similar features are also available in Rhino 3d.
Link: http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en
Link: http://www.rhino3d.com
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