The Lady of the Lake, a bronze edition of three, is a culmination of a year’s worth of work. This massive piece, standing at 1.2 metres tall and weighing 150 kilograms, is my largest sculpture yet. It was also my first time implementing @shapelabvr into my Fine Art pipeline. Initially I started by playing around in virtual reality with a digital clay ball and then I developed the sculpture until I was satisfied. Then, it was 3D-printed at @amnova_tech . After printing, I covered the entire sculpture in clay, making any necessary adjustments. Finally, I moulded and cast it in bronze. This was an incredible period in my life, and I eagerly anticipate the next project.
The code “SLCASSIAN” will get a sizable discount off Shapelab if you’re keen to give it a try
Beautiful photos of the bronze by @tania_robbertze
Sculpted a Wednesday inspired ring tray in @shapelabvr . Super fun 3 day project to brush off the cobwebs of the December break. Printed at @amnova_tech , such incredible details in PLA, I did sand the hell out of it though 😂 maybe it’ll be bronze one day, who knows.
The code “SLCASSIAN” will get you a lekker discount on Shapelab if you’re keen to give it a try.
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She is finished! Can’t believe how much work that was 😂 I am so happy with this sculpture! It’s definitely my best yet, and by far the largest - measuring about 1.2m tall. Next step is moulding before bronze.
Originally sculpted in VR using @shapelabvr using a @metaquest 3, then 3D printed with @amnova_tech and then a final layer of clay to do the last changes and create the feel of the piece.
A reel to show some of the behind the scenes work on a huge sculpture I’m busy working on. I sculpted it over two months using a Virtual Reality sculpting program called @shapelabvr , fantastic piece of software. It let me sculpt digital clay as if I was working with its physical counterpart. I then 3D printed the sculpture at @amnova_tech . It was amazing to watch it take physical form after seeing it in virtual space for so long. I am now in the process of covering the sculpture in clay to give it the last bit of intervention before I cast it into bronze.
Exploring the Future of 3D Printing with AMNOVA Tech
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring event with Denislav, the founder of AMNOVA Tech, at Novaccino, a café dedicated to bringing 3D printing to everyday people.
From the story behind AMNOVA's beginnings to a behind-the-scenes look at their in-house 3D printing studio, attendees gained a deeper understanding of this rapidly evolving technology. Denis even gave us a glimpse into the tech behind their custom-built 3D printers, some of which have already found homes with customers.
The evening wrapped up with a networking session, giving students a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and explore potential collaborations.
Want to be part of future events like this? Let us know your thoughts on 3D printing in the comments! Tag someone who would love to attend the next session with us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
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Welcome to Amnova!
Amnova is a young South African Tech Startup built by a group of talented and enthusiastic engineers, scientists, and innovators focusing on producing sustainable manufacturing ecosystems that make production accessible to all. We focus on two main offerings:
Tech Development (TD):
We develop and manufacture our own range of industrial large format 3D Printing technologies, our current flagship printer being Big Brother V1.1. Apart from our flagship machine, we also produce highly customizable and bespoke systems to match specific client needs.
Rapid Production Services (RPS):
We use our technologies to offer rapid production services that consist of:
1. Design: From idea to production ready product design
2. Test: Rapid Prototyping and product testing
3. Make: 1 – 10 000 unit part production
We continue to grow and produce tech that both excites us and advances Africa’s and humanity’s production capabilities.
Guess That Print #1!
What are we printing? It's an...
Axolotl! Axolotls are amphibians that form part of the salamander family. They are best known for the cute ferns that stick out of their head. But apart from looking cute, those ferns play a very important role. They're actually the axolotl's gills. They are critical for their survival.
Design: Axolotl Remix
By: AKInferno
Happy Thursday!
Researchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have pioneered the capacity to employ recycled glass in 3D printing, paving the path for a more ecologically friendly building and construction process.
The new procedure combines a specifically prepared concrete mix of recycled glass, commercial cement materials, water, and additives to 3D print a concrete bench as a demonstration of the applications of the process.
In 2021, less than 15% of Singapore's 74 000 tonnes of glass waste was recycled, ending up either being burnt or put into landfills. Even though glass has been utilized in concrete mixtures before, NTU's study is the first to 3D-print a building utilizing a glass-based concrete mixture. Singapore is making significant efforts to create a cleaner built environment, with buildings accounting for over 20% of all Singapore's emissions, according to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).
Sources:
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Hello everyone,
Happy Wednesday. Today we are looking at 3D printing in one of the oldest materials known to man: Glass.
Glass is more challenging to work with in additive manufacturing due to its physical and chemical qualities. That is why scientists have been striving for years to develop better 3D printing glass solutions and systems. Many attempts to tame glass for 3D printing have been done in the past, but unlike plastic, the resulting models lack transparency and precision.
The absence of accessible, high resolution tech is mostly to blame. The fabrication of vases and tiny models will not reveal any concerns with the low resolution while 3D printing. However, we cannot say the same for applications that require the creation of microstructures. And the majority of the high-end niches would favor it in the future.
Many studies and research is still in their early stages, and there is still much more to learn. However, the increased successes and developments give us a lot of hope for the future.
Images and information sourced from:
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