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MIT's Self-Assembly Lab and Christophe Guberan Created Pneumatic Objects

— July 19, 2018 — Art & Design
While there are some printed decor products for the home that are available to consumers—especially ones that offer customizable features—these objects can consume a lot of time, resources and money when it comes to making them.

MIT's Self-Assembly Lab collaborated with Swiss designer Christoph Guberan on an exhibition called 'Liquid to Air: Pneumatic Objects' that's on display at the Patrick Parrish Gallery in New York. This collection of design objects offers a look at pieces that are printed from a silicone material that can be inflated. The designs such as rubber wall lamps and rubber vessels were created with Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP), which adds a fourth dimension to the printing process.

Beyond printed decor, the Self-Assembly Lab also sees the potential for everything from airbags to emergency shelters to be created.

Trend Themes

  1. Inflatable Printed Decor — Printing objects from a silicone material that can be inflated via Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP) offers customizable features for home decor.
  2. Pneumatic Objects — Creating pneumatically printed designs with a fourth dimension to printing offers innovative ways for more than just decor.
  3. Self-assembly Technology — MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab’s Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP) process and silicone material offer potential for a vast array of technological advancements.

Industry Implications

  1. Home Decor — Inflatable printed decor holds promise in the personalized design furniture industry.
  2. Automotive Manufacturing — RLP technology could revolutionize airbag manufacturing processes.
  3. Disaster Relief — Self-inflating shelters and other inflatable emergency resources could be produced more efficiently with this technology.
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