growing objects – algorithmic sculptures
This summer we created an exhibition called “Growing Objects” which explored our work with simulations of natural growth processes through 3D printed sculpture. It was…
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Holiday Open Studios at Nervous System
The holiday season is upon us and we are holding two open studio events at Nervous System to celebrate. Please visit us on…
nature feature: mushroom undersides
For most, the word fungus evokes images of the gilled mushrooms that appear on our plates or pop up in suburban lawns. But,…
thinking about zoetropes
We are working on a series of 3D zoetropes for our upcoming exhibit, “Growing Objects,” at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics…
nervous system wins award at SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival
Our Kinematics video won the award for Best Visualization and Simulation at SIGGRAPH 2014! The video visualizes our Kinematics system for designing and…
morphogenesis – work in progress
Finally, we have some progress to share on something we’ve been working on for a long time! This project focuses on the differential…
a custom diamond engagement ring
Introducing the first ever Nervous System diamond engagement ring! The design was co-created by a customer using our Cell Cycle app. This is…
2-color tree frog
We’ve created a new 2-color animal and it is available for download at Thingiverse – a tree frog! This is the fourth striped…
recent developments in 3d-printing flexible objects
Our Kinematics project is one approach to making flexible objects with 3d-printing. By interconnecting hundreds of rigid panels with hinges, we can create…
kinematics 3d-printed in gold
Here is the first ever kinematics piece 3d-printed in metal! This sample swatch was 3d-printed using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) in 18k gold…