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3D-Printed Sunglasses

Protos Eyewear Features Six Fabulous Frames That Come Hot Off the Press

— May 8, 2013 — Fashion
With Protos Eyewear, CEO Marc Levinson offers consumers a range of fashionable accessories that are manufactured using a technique that has, up until recently, been largely intended for prototyping. The designer presents a collection of six pairs of sunglasses that take forms that are difficult to create using conventional means.

Many would agree that the most iconic set of sunnies is the low-res Hal Pixel style that exudes a bit of technological nostalgia. Their ragged, pixelated contours might remind you of the images you used to see on an old 8-bit computer screen.

No matter which pair you that you prefer aesthetically of Protos Eyewear, you're guaranteed to have high-quality and durable specs that are undoubtedly chic with any ensemble.
Trend Themes
1. Rapid Prototyping - Protos Eyewear showcases the potential for using 3D printing as a rapid prototyping technique for creating unconventional sunglass designs.
2. Customization - The use of 3D printing in sunglasses manufacturing opens up opportunities for personalized designs and tailored fit, disrupting the traditional sunglasses industry.
3. Fashion-tech Fusion - The combination of fashionable eyewear and advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing paves the way for a new trend of fashion-tech fusion, allowing for unique and innovative designs.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear Manufacturing - The adoption of 3D printing in eyewear manufacturing disrupts the traditional manufacturing processes, offering new possibilities for design and production.
2. Rapid Prototyping Services - The emergence of 3D-printed sunglasses highlights the growing demand for rapid prototyping services, enabling designers to bring their creative and unconventional ideas to life.
3. Fashion Accessories - The convergence of 3D printing and fashion creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion accessories industry, where personalized and unique designs can be easily produced.
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