Materia goes 3D Printing

Exhibition “Materia goes 3D Printing” runned from 8 September 2011 – 18 January 2012

Materia goes 3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Manufacturing, Rapid Tooling, 3D printing, Stereolithography, Laser Sintering – what does it mean, what can I do with it and what is it used for?

With the exhibition “Materia goes 3D printing” we want to break the confusion and bridge the distance between the different terms. Everybody knows a bit about this theme or has heard about it. The exhibition provides information that makes the visitor understand the possibilities of the different technologies and makes them think further.

“Materia goes 3D printing” is divided according to the different technologies of 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing. The technologies are explained with the use of short descriptions, images and films. Future-pointing projects and inspiring designs show the variety and the possibilities of the techniques, materials and coatings.

In addition to the exhibition that runs from 8 September 2011 till 27 January 2012, Materia organises within this theme two lecture days on 19 October and 24 November 2011. Speakers like Ulrich Knaack (co- author of the book ‘Rapids’), Michiel Dekkers (managing director Freedom of Creation), Frank Tjepkema (designer), Enrico Dini (D-Shape), and others will present their perspective on design, technology and development.

Materia’s 3D Jewellery Competition

*Because of the big number of participants, we have to close the subscription for the jewellery contest. Many thanks for all the interest. Of course you are very welcome to visit the exhibition or to join the lecture day on 24 November.*

Part of “Materia goes 3D printing” is the international jewellery competition, is initiated by Materia. The award winners will be announced during the lecture day on 24 November 2011.

Get inspired from the PolyJet (a 3D printing technology) from Objet (www.objet.com) and design jewellery to be made using 3D printing technology. Feel free to use the different colours, transparency options and flexible materials that the PolyJet Technology offers.

Winners are selected on the basis of innovation and aesthetics in their design and creative use of the 3D technology. Winning projects will be 3D printed and exhibited in the Materia Inspiration Centre. On top of this, winners are rewarded with prize money, ranging from Eu 500 for the best project, Eu 300 and Eu 100 for 3rd place.

For more information about the jewelery competition click here

Activities linked to the exhibition:

19 October 2011: Lecture Day I “Materia goes 3D Printing”
24 November 2011: Lecture Day II “Materia goes 3D Printing”