engineering for health olaf diegel. subtractive manufacturing 101 the really old way: take a block...
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Subtractive Manufacturing 101
The really old way: Take a block of material and carve it out
The more modern way:
You want to make a sphere...
• Generate 3D model• Generate CNC program
• Machine away unwanted material
• If possible, recycle waste
Additive Manufacturing 101
Generate a 3D model Software slices the 3D model
into thin slices Machine builds it layer by layer
Medical Applications
Hip socket, Ala Ortho, Italy, made on Arcam machine
Laser Sintered Hearing Aids, EOS/Materialise
Adding Aesthetics to Utility
People who feel good about how they look are likely to be happier than people who are uncomfortable. Bespoke Innovations has taken this philosophy to heart and, through AM, has created what they call prosthetic Fairings.
Know your baby before its born…
Tomohiro Kinoshita , of FASOTEC, the company offering the 'Shape of an Angel' model, even offers parents a miniature version which could be a 'nice adornment to a mobile phone strap or key chain.'
FabCafe in the Shibuya, Tokyo offers custom-printed chocolate, that resemble a customer’s face. It’s done with 3D printing technology
“Eat Your Face Machine” (EYFM) is a 3D printer developed by David Carr and the MIT Media Lab
Home Manufacturing
Old toothbrush
New toothbrush
Home 3D Printer
Customization:•Bristle hardness•Colour•Handle Style and shape•Etc.
Laser scanner to input personalized data
But will this just lead every Joe Bloggs producing badly designed products?