production layers as pattern
Your might have noticed the similarity in the patterns of our DRIFT Series and the CASSIUS lampshade. This is no coincidence. For a number of years we have been fascinated by the patterns that emerge through the combination of layers and curves seen often in Rapid-Prototyping. In fact we have even discussed increasing the layer thickness with 3D-Printing machine producers.
“Thicker layers? Nobody wants thicker layers, they all want thinner layers!”
This is because most people are still Rapid-Prototyping, where the layers are sanded away to create a smooth perfect looking model. We are Rapid-Manufacturing and wish to use its inherent qualities.
In our DRIFT series we are using 5mm thick layers of different kinds of wood to create the characteristic pattern. The products are made with subtractive production, more precisely CNC Milling, in which a lot of work is required to get rid of the path of the milling bit.
We would love to be able to apply this effect to a greater extent in rapid manufacturing. Not only would we have an addition element, with which to design, but the production costs would also be cheaper due to the increase production speed.
