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- Self-Guiding Laser Cutting Uses Sound To Reduce Metal WasteLaser cutting offers speed, flexibility and high precision. It can also create complex metal parts in small batches. However, manufacturers must often run many…
- An elbow brace made with 3D printing and laser-cuttingDesigned by Nils Sorger and WertelOberfell, the +/- Brace is a user-centered, fully customisable elbow brace, produced by combining 3D printing and laser-cutting technology.…
- Framax laser cutting technologyFramax is the processing through laser technology: cutting and laser engraving. This allows to create different shades. Laser cutting works by directing the laser at the material to be cut. Laser engraving is using laser removing the surface of the fabric, resulting into different shading effects.
- Smart laser cutter system detects different materialsResearchers at MIT developed a smart laser cutter system called SensiCut that can differentiate between 30 materials commonly found in makerspaces and workshops. Laser…
- Turning Birch Leaves and Peanuts into Sustainable Laser TechnologyPhysicists at Umeå University in Sweden, together with researchers in China, have developed a laser made entirely from renewable biomaterials—specifically birch leaves and peanut…
- Cutting Patterns Give Kirigami Materials New Mechanical PropertiesResearchers at The University of Osaka have developed a new kirigami structure that twists when stretched. Their work shows how carefully designed cut patterns…
- Growing and cutting a carbon neutral diamond ringApple’s chief design officer Sir Jony Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson designed a unique diamond ring out of one piece for (RED), an…
- Glamorous leatherSeveral techniques enhance the leather with glamorous looks and textures. The hides for the Allure collection are laser-cut to mimic velvet. For Finesse, the leather is laser-cut and brushed with a light metallic finish. Futura Corduroy combines the familiar embossed pattern of corduroy with a metallic finish in the wales.
- LasertecThe Lasertec 5-axis laser technology makes possible the 5-axis laser texturing of geometrically-defined surface textures in free form surfaces. The Lasertec can also be used to cut or drill components in 5-axis. Custom developped texture patterns can be executed up to 0.005mm precision. Textures can be applied directly to metal parts or to a mold for injection molding of polymer materials.
- See-thru Acrylic MirrorSee-thru Acrylic Mirror, also known as a two-way mirror acts as a mirror on the illuminated side and from the darkened side its transparent. See-thru Acrylic Mirror is made from Optix acrylic sheet using a vacuum metallization process to deposit a semi-transparent aluminium film. Acrylic mirror sheets can be saw cut, router cut, or laser cut. Mirrored acrylic can also be cold bent for curved shapes or strip heated.
- Robotic Forming Enables Modular Aluminium LightingDigital fabrication offers new ways to shape metal without conventional tooling. Hikarigami, a student project by the Harvard Graduate School of Design, won the…
- Acoustic panels made of tumble dryer lintFor her project Pursue Play, designer Lisa McLaughlin developed acoustic and insulating panels made of waste foam, cork and tumble dryer lint. The Pursue…
- Vlisco: The Beauty of ‘Leftover’ MaterialsSince 1846, Dutch textile brand Vlisco has created colourful wax printed fabrics popular in Central and West Africa. Because of Vlisco’s high quality standards,…
- Pattern DesignSimply rustic with laser-cut end-grain veneer. Different pattern designs were created. Through the puzzle-like compound, a very interesting, harmonious and natural finish. The kerf of the laser beam is deliberately kept open. The impression is created by hand with a natural product. Possible types of wood-grain veneer are oak and walnut.
- Sateen RangeFabric for the walls; a luxurious feeling fabric wallcovering woven of fine rayon yarns and laminated to a recycled paper backing. There is also the option to have laser cut detailing incorporated into the design. Clients have the choice of 4 laser cut design options.
- Sandwich board changes shape under weight of objectsJapanese designer Taijiro Ishiko used a sandwich material of wood and silicone rubber called Stretch Board, which is laser-cut to changes form according to…
- LockTilesLockTiles are flat woven carpet tiles with laser-cut edges that fit together like a puzzle. This means that the edges interlock around each other and always will fit together in all directions, no matter the size of the area. The LockTiles provide an effective installation with less visible joints. Single tiles can easily be replaced, if for example liquid has been spilled on a tile.
- 3d-designSingle or multilayer films in the latest colors or the look of brushed stainless steel, 3D shaped with MDF. High quality, durable surfaces with three-dimensional effect. Formed by the combination of our individual laser vacuum technology, plastic graphic relief for the object store and interior design.
- Natural FootprintNatural Footprint is a concrete that combines photo catalytic cement with Laser-cut Plywood. The photo catalytic cement breaks down organic polluted molecules in the air into harmless substances. The wood embossed gives a nice aesthetical effect, making the tiles decorative. It is ideal for external facades, indoor walls and flooring.
- MellanylMellanyl sheets are made from 100% PLA (poly-lactic acid/polylactic acid), a plant-based bioplastic derived from corn or sugarcane. Mellanyl sheets closely resemble polystyrene sheets and share some of the same properties. The sheets are easily printable. They can also be cut, drilled, bent, milled and laser-cut.
- FABBACK Colored Acrylic MirrorFABBACK Colored Acrylic Mirror is an impact and weather resistant colored mirror product. FABBACK Colored Acrylic Mirror is made from Plaskolite’s Optix acrylic sheet using a vacuum metallization process. The mirror surface is protected by a tough back-coating, resistant to scratching and damage of the thin mirror surface. Mirrored acrylic can be cold bent for curved shapes or strip heated for a sharp bend.
- Leading lightsMaterial use for lighting and lamp design are recurring Materia themes. A great deal of design research is performed in these areas, and the…
- Wine Residues Used To Make Recycled Paper PostcardsPortuguese designer Dânia Jorge created a series of handmade postcards from residues generated during wine production. Developed for Will Creative, the postcards combine recycled…
- Materica Introduces the Superfici Venice Collection: A New Approach to Metalised BoiserieMaterica, a company specialising in advanced metalised surfaces, has introduced the Superfici Venice Collection, a new series of boiserie panels developed in collaboration with…
