Top 5 Videos of the Week: 3D printed chocolate creations and more!
This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we touch on 3D printed chocolate and much more! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: The on-demand manufacturing platform from Dassault Systemes
At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 we got to explore with Hubert Masson the 3DEXPERIENCE MAKE Marketplace from Dassault Systèmes! The MAKE platform is an on-demand manufacturing service that connects designers to 3D printing service providers across the world. The platform also provides instant quoting, which adjusts to your design changes. Dassault Systèmes announced at the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 event that all SOLIDWORKS users will soon be able to access the instant quoting and design feedback mechanisms directly inside the software!
Top 2: Creating 3D printed chocolate
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut recently opened its first chocolate 3D printing studio through its subsidiary Mona Lisa, which specializes in the decoration of these sweets. Based in Zundert in the Netherlands, this studio is equipped with several machines capable of printing chocolate pieces in series and fairly quickly. An initiative that combines craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology and mass customisation!
Top 3: An XXL 3D printer for construction
The Canadian company Twente Additive Manufacturing (TAM) has developed one of the largest concrete machines on the market. It is a modular 9-axis printer: by adding axes, the working space of the machine and thus its capacities are increased. At the moment, not much is known about the machine’s availability or its achievements, but its features seem very promising for the construction sector.
Top 4: Bringing ancient artifacts to life thanks to 3D printing
Ohio University has started a new project around 3D technologies in order to make artefacts available to its students and to better study certain cultural and historical pieces from ancient times. They first scanned several objects such as a clay tablet or different seals, allowing them to 3D print them on a resin machine. This gives the possibility to preserve the original piece which is quite fragile, yet allowing the students to have access to a more meaningful historical piece:
Top 5: 3D printing shaping the world of music
The German company Heraeus used metal 3D printing to design the bridge for its new electric guitar, Heraeus AMLOY. What is particularly interesting is that the manufacturer used an amorphous metal, known for its greater elasticity, which will allow vibrations to pass through better. The material is also more resistant to scratches and corrosion. The printed bridge was designed using additive manufacturing design techniques, resulting in a honeycombed piece that offers a different sound from closed, solid structures. We let you enjoy the sound!
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