Pixelstone's 3D Printing Machine Creates Forms with Small Bricks
Laura McQuarrie — March 30, 2016 — Tech
References: pixelstone.nl & 3dprint
'Pixelstone' is an innovative 3D printing machine that creates in a way that's different to most comparable devices on the market. While there are many machines out there that are designed to assist with the creation of complex organic forms, Pixelstone is specifically tailored to making brick façades.
The Pixelstone machine churns out small brick pixels, which can be used to create anything from intricate wall and floor mosaics to 3D toys. The way that these bricks are processed through the machine takes up less energy than a standard brick requires and simplifies the printing process.
The new printing machine is not expected to be on the market for at least another one or two years, but the team at Pixelstone envisions that its technology will someday be able to print entire structures.
The Pixelstone machine churns out small brick pixels, which can be used to create anything from intricate wall and floor mosaics to 3D toys. The way that these bricks are processed through the machine takes up less energy than a standard brick requires and simplifies the printing process.
The new printing machine is not expected to be on the market for at least another one or two years, but the team at Pixelstone envisions that its technology will someday be able to print entire structures.
Trend Themes
1. Brick Printing - The trend of utilizing 3D printing technology to create brick facades and mosaics with simplified and energy-efficient printing processes.
2. Pixel Printing - The trend of utilizing 3D printing technology to create pixelated designs, such as wall and floor mosaics and 3D toys with intricate details.
3. Structural Printing - The trend of using 3D printing technology to print entire structures in the future using the technology developed by Pixelstone.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunities for the construction industry to create unique brick facades and simplify building processes using energy-efficient printing technology.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunities for toy manufacturers to create intricate 3D toys with pixelated designs using 3D printing technology from Pixelstone.
3. Interior Design - Opportunities for interior designers to create one-of-a-kind wall and floor mosaics with intricate pixelated designs using Pixelstone's simplified brick printing process.
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