RepRap

finally, someone made it!

in the first video, you’ll find the philosophy that backs this open source project as well as the technology: bringing 3D printing to the people – or to communities. so now anyone can design AND produce their own things, even though in a small size and scale (at least for the moment) – which is a major breakthrough that can/will lead to design and production (r)evolution, making it more democratic.

but then again, this is the beginning and as more people collaborate on the project and improve the technology, better solutions will become available – free for anyone!

take a look and think about it

Darwin Version:

Mendel Version:

check also Makerbot.com – another option with great acceptance – and thingiverse.com!

design modelling symposium berlin

“The Design Modelling Symposium would like to encourage discussion about the target course of this development by exchanging the experiences in appliance of such new technologies. Rather than the prospects of modelling complex geometries and structures, the main focus lies in new concepts and design strategies emerging from the application of new technologies. Another emphasis is the discussion of the role of analogue and digital models in the design and planning process as well as questions regarding realisation of complex geometries and construction systems.”

everything looks nice, but the price… for student’s, the congress and the workshops round up to € 300 (€ 600 for the masterclass) – plus transportation, meals and a place to sleep.

if there’s anyone interested in sponsoring me, i’m eager to go!!