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…
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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…
thingiverse gets nervous
We have been sharing some of our designs as 3D-printable models on Thingiverse since 2011. During this time, we’ve loved watching people 3D-print…
kinematics…. chainmail?
Recently, we began work on a chainmail version of Kinematics….there are lots of structures we can simulate and compress for 3D-printing! What do…
a nervous system workshop at Summit
A couple weeks ago we were invited to teach a workshop in Eden, Utah. The organization that invited us is called Summit and…
lichen of the Fells
Yesterday, Jesse and I took a hike in our local forest, the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The Fells is the closest patch of wilderness…
making 3D-printed snaps
We recently designed a snap to be used in our Kinematics clothing designs. In our jewelry designs, we’ve been using magnetic clasps that…
creature feature: sponges
Sponges are my latest creature obsession. While they are technically animals, they lack many of the fundamental features that distinguish animals from other…
Kinematics Bodice
The first piece of Kinematics clothing, a 3D-printed nylon bodice, will be debuted in New York City this week at the opening of…
kinematics belt – update
The Kinematics test belt is here and it fits! This was printed in folded form and produced from a 3D scan of Jessica.…