In collaboration with MatterHackers and Ultimaker, Craft brewery New Agorist Beer Company has launched a competition for the development of a 3D-printed brewery tap that will be used in all of the restaurants, bars and venues that carry the company's beer.
The designs must fit within a certain range of dimensions, incorporate triangles to reflect a component of the brewery's branding, a 3D New Agorist logo and contain slots so that cards can be added or removed to identify the different kinds of beer on tap. Just a few months ago, New Agorist Beer Company commissioned a 3D-printed tap handle, which may help to provide designers with a general idea of what the brewery is looking for.
As well as being able to see their 3D-printed tap design in various locations, the winner will also get an Ultimaker 2+ Extended 3D printer.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3d-printed Brewery Taps
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology to create customized and unique brewery taps.
- Brewery Tap Design Contest
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- Customizable Tap Handles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of customizable features in tap handles to enhance branding and personalized consumer experiences.
Where This Applies
- Craft Brewing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing into craft brewing processes to create unique and visually appealing brewery taps.
- 3D Printing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with breweries to develop specialized 3D printing solutions for creating brewery taps and associated accessories.
- Design & Creative Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide design consultancy and services to breweries for developing innovative and eye-catching brewery tap designs.
