dchikows – Section C – Looking Outward – 03

MIT runs the Mediated Matter Lab. The group focusses on “Nature-inspired design and design-inspired Nature” to produce research that intersects with design, biology, material science, and digital fabrication. Glass II is a project conducted by the group to focus on digital fabrication and design. G3PD2, is a very exact additive manufacturing technology to create 3D prints of transparent glass structures. The new manufacturing method is the best for this application because it has a four axis pivot, integrated thermal sensors, and is able to produce prints faster. Glass II made to demonstrate the machine’s power is also beautiful. It creates an amazing patterns of light on the ground that all lead back to the structure. Since the structure is so transparent and sizeable the transition from the light and the structure feels as if it is flawless. Glass II was showcased at the Milan Triennale in 2017. I find this project very exciting as I am currently learning Solid Works.

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