This week’s selection is DOPPIONODO by the Polytechnic of Bari. DOPPIONODO, in Italian, means “Double Knot”, and that precisely describes the complex structure of this sculpture. DOPPIONODO is a large, twisted sculpture designed at the Polytechnic of Bari by Marco Massafra & Prof. Giuseppe Fallacara,and 3D printed by Concr3de. The complex, knotted structure was printed… Continue reading Design of the Week: DOPPIONODO
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Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings
Mighty Buildings has received a mighty investment that should lead to significant expansion for the construction 3D printing company.
Design of the Week: Stone of Destiny
This week’s selection is the Stone of Destiny by Historical Environment Scotland.
A Stone 3D Printing Option
I’m looking at the equipment provided by Concr3de, which can 3D print in stone.
MakerBot’s Unusual New Materials
MakerBot did not announce any new machines this week, but they did announce some rather unusual filaments.
Move over Michelangelo – 3D Printing with Marble
For millennia marble has been one of the most impressive materials for building and sculpture. However, marble quarrying wastes material and creates plumes of calcium carbonate dust. Unfortunately, this dust represents a major environmental and public health risk. In an effort to eliminate the negative effects of marble dust, engineers created MarbleEcoDesign. This company… Continue reading Move over Michelangelo – 3D Printing with Marble