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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing wool
www.dezeen.com: Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma has developed a robot that can build three-dimensional volumes out of wool.
Meindertsma's robot, known as the Flocks Wobot, works in a similar way to a 3D printer to build up layers of wool.
4 comments:
Sam Regardie
said...
This seems like cool technology that does a great job of building upon previously created technology to make something with new potential. I can't speak too much about how useful this technology will actually be as I know very little about wool or about the industry surrounding it, but no matter what it is an interesting piece of machinery that produces some fascinating-looking products. I wish that the article had talked more about potential uses for wool 3D printing in different industries, but it really only mentioned a more sustainable choice instead of upholstery foam. This is definitely a good thing, but I feel like this has more potential uses, ones which will hopefully be discovered as the technology progresses. At the very end of the article, Meindertsma had the very vague quote "My next step is to explore all the possibilities," which shows that her work here is not completed, but I do wish that she had talked more about what potential possibilities she saw.
I thought that this article was really interesting and I had previously never heard of anything like the subject that it focused on. It was so cool to learn about Christien Meindertsma’s new technique for three dimensionally printing with wool. This is something that I never had thought of and would have had no clue how to pull off. Now knowing that it is possible though, there can be so many beneficial applications of this technology. In the article Christien Meindertsma says that it could have various uses such as “furniture, acoustic products and insulation” which are others ones I would not have even thought of. It is also really cool that it can work with many different types of wools, broadening its effectiveness even further. Meindertsma said that it can be used on any type of European wool and it does not even need to be processed for it to work. I think that is is a great example of how art and technology can intersect and I’m very interested to see what else they can create with this robot.
I found this article to be very interesting. I had previously not heard of anyone working to make 3d objects with wool. I think it is a fascinating concept and wish the article went into more depth about its uses or potential impact in certain markets. I am also interested to learn a little bit more about how the machine works to be able to create such strong wool shapes. From my understanding it is basically 3D Printing but with wool instead of another more typical material such as polymers. The article did mention that it could be helpful in providing a more sustainable option for upholstery foam. I wonder what else it could be used for and in what other areas could use this new technology for something else. The article also says that any type of European wool can be used without having to process it. In fact it doesn't even have to be fine wool, it just needs to be washed. I feel like this project could be groundbreaking if the right people find it . I cannot wait to see what becomes of it.
I thought this was fascinating and a truly incredible invention. The fact that this designer hopes to promote new uses for European wool which is typically a waste product (something I didn’t know until today) is super cool. One of the advantages of 3D-printed textiles is the potential for customization. Designers can create specific items based on specific measurements or design preferences like the soft blocks she has designed. As the world continues to literally burn because of the climate crisis, there's a growing interest in developing biodegradable materials for 3D printing textiles. This aligns with the broader current trend in sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices that many brands are trying to hop on right now. It's important to note that the field of 3D printing is dynamic, and advancements are continuing to come. I think that this is a great idea of ways to use items that usually go to waste in new and exciting ways. I really enjoyed this read.
4 comments:
This seems like cool technology that does a great job of building upon previously created technology to make something with new potential. I can't speak too much about how useful this technology will actually be as I know very little about wool or about the industry surrounding it, but no matter what it is an interesting piece of machinery that produces some fascinating-looking products. I wish that the article had talked more about potential uses for wool 3D printing in different industries, but it really only mentioned a more sustainable choice instead of upholstery foam. This is definitely a good thing, but I feel like this has more potential uses, ones which will hopefully be discovered as the technology progresses. At the very end of the article, Meindertsma had the very vague quote "My next step is to explore all the possibilities," which shows that her work here is not completed, but I do wish that she had talked more about what potential possibilities she saw.
I thought that this article was really interesting and I had previously never heard of anything like the subject that it focused on. It was so cool to learn about Christien Meindertsma’s new technique for three dimensionally printing with wool. This is something that I never had thought of and would have had no clue how to pull off. Now knowing that it is possible though, there can be so many beneficial applications of this technology. In the article Christien Meindertsma says that it could have various uses such as “furniture, acoustic products and insulation” which are others ones I would not have even thought of. It is also really cool that it can work with many different types of wools, broadening its effectiveness even further. Meindertsma said that it can be used on any type of European wool and it does not even need to be processed for it to work. I think that is is a great example of how art and technology can intersect and I’m very interested to see what else they can create with this robot.
I found this article to be very interesting. I had previously not heard of anyone working to make 3d objects with wool. I think it is a fascinating concept and wish the article went into more depth about its uses or potential impact in certain markets. I am also interested to learn a little bit more about how the machine works to be able to create such strong wool shapes. From my understanding it is basically 3D Printing but with wool instead of another more typical material such as polymers. The article did mention that it could be helpful in providing a more sustainable option for upholstery foam. I wonder what else it could be used for and in what other areas could use this new technology for something else. The article also says that any type of European wool can be used without having to process it. In fact it doesn't even have to be fine wool, it just needs to be washed. I feel like this project could be groundbreaking if the right people find it . I cannot wait to see what becomes of it.
I thought this was fascinating and a truly incredible invention. The fact that this designer hopes to promote new uses for European wool which is typically a waste product (something I didn’t know until today) is super cool. One of the advantages of 3D-printed textiles is the potential for customization. Designers can create specific items based on specific measurements or design preferences like the soft blocks she has designed. As the world continues to literally burn because of the climate crisis, there's a growing interest in developing biodegradable materials for 3D printing textiles. This aligns with the broader current trend in sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices that many brands are trying to hop on right now. It's important to note that the field of 3D printing is dynamic, and advancements are continuing to come. I think that this is a great idea of ways to use items that usually go to waste in new and exciting ways. I really enjoyed this read.
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