Category Archives: Rapid Prototyping

nervous systems

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“we are attracted to complex and unconventional geometries. Our inspirations are grounded in the natural forms and corresponding processes which construct the world around us. From coral aggregations to interference patterns, a study of natural phenomena is an essential ingredient to our design process.

To evolve such forms, we systematically engage in generative processes. Instead of designing a specific form, we craft a system whose result is a myriad of distinct creations. .”

http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com

TAZ 3D printer large format

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https://www.lulzbot.com/?q=products/taz-3d-printer

Large build $2195

  • Printing
    • Print Area: 298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in)
    • Print Volume: 20,500cm3 (1238 in3) of usable space
    • Top Print Speed: 200mm/sec (7.9in/sec)
    • Print Tolerance: 0.1mm (0.0039in) in X and Y axes. Z axis is dependent on layer thickness
    • Layer Thickness: 0.075mm to 0.35mm (0.003in – 0.0138in)
    • Supported Materials: ABS, PLA, HIPS, PVA, and wood filaments
    • Usable Filament Sizes: standard 3mm (0.1in)

Die cutting machines

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TopTenReviews of die cutting machines. Their top choice: Black Cat Cougar $749 “With 900 grams of pressure it will get through an amazingly long list of materials. The usual suspects are of course on that list – cardstock, vinyl, velum, etc. – but consider the family of projects you can create when your die cutting machine can carve precise shapes into rubber, leather, sponge and even faux fur. ”

http://die-cutting-machines-review.toptenreviews.com/