{"id":53765,"date":"2024-02-18T00:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T23:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=53765"},"modified":"2024-02-18T20:59:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T19:59:36","slug":"top-5-videos-expanding-artistic-frontiers-with-3d-printed-sculptures-180220244","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top-5-videos-expanding-artistic-frontiers-with-3d-printed-sculptures-180220244\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Videos: Expanding Artistic Frontiers With 3D Printed Sculptures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Welcome to this week\u2019s top 5 most compelling<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/what-is-additive-manufacturing\/\"> 3D printing<\/a> videos. We kick off this week\u2019s edition with an exploration of how 3D printing is being incorporated within art, specifically Welly Fletcher&#8217;s sculptures, to enhance her artistic expression. Moving forward, David Rainey from The AI Guide reflects on the last decade of 3D printing, and speculates about the industry&#8217;s future as he envisions a hefty incorporation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/ai-softwares-in-3d-printing2007234\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a> into 3D printing technologies. Next, check out a recap of SolidWork&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3dexperience-world-2024-150220244\/\">3DExperience 2024<\/a> event in Dallas, Texas, which took place this week. <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">We&#8217;re then presented with an in-depth overview of the design flaws behind a football, as the team at Slant 3D reimagines and designs a more practical and beneficial 3D printed counterpart. And finally, we conclude our top 5 with a video by <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Levi Cyr-Redcross, as he assembles and tests his 3D printed Standard 4&#215;5 Camera. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Top 1: 3D Printed Sculptures Expand Artistic Vision<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To begin, American contemporary artist Welly Fletcher shares her journey into the realm of 3D printing and details its transformative impact on her artwork. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Captivated by the smoothness and ease of 3D printing, Fletcher turned to BigRep 3D printers to expand her artistic expression, as they allowed for more freedom of design and material makeup. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fletcher soon used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/pla-3d-printing-guide-190820194\/#:~:text=PLA%20(polylactic%20acid)%20is%20one,printers%20or%20more%20industrial%20solutions.\">PLA<\/a> 3D printing technology to produce sculptures, which were showcased at her solo exhibition at the Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BwYVgykPRuw?si=ocAxFxQ6qbQUYPtG\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Top 2: The AI \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bGuide&#8217;s Deep Dive Into the Evolution of 3D Printing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this video by The AI \u200b\u200bGuide, David Rainey delves into the evolution of 3D printing over the past decade, exploring its current state and prospects. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He revisits the hype surrounding 3D printing ten years ago, examines the emergence of new technologies, and discusses the challenges hindering mass adoption. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Rainey concludes his discussion by speculating on the industry&#8217;s trajectory over the next decade, envisioning a future driven by AI and innovation, where AI-incorporated 3D printing will automatically produce everything from your favorite clothes to food and alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-685547600\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swapcard.com\/login\/event\/additiv-defense-2026\/ticket\/VGlja2V0VHlwZV83MDM4MQ==\/page\/UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uRm9ybV81NjE4Ng==\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/LB.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7FatYF9wtQg?si=8o-_P7eRWS3ANOvO\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Top 3: 3DExperience World 2024 Recap<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Third in line, SolidWorks presents a recap of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024, where attendees experienced a showcase of the latest innovations in design and engineering this week. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hosted by Tracy Wilson, the video explores highlights from the event, including the General Session, the Playground, and the Hive, and provides a summary of the most interesting AM topics discussed by leaders in the industry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MuHnBaTqS6M?si=Of4ydRS9mEJF_mYg\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Top 4: Exploring and Designing 3D Printed Sports Equipment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Next up, we&#8217;re presented with an episode of Design for Mass Production 3D Printing, in which the development of a 3D printed football is explored as a solution to the century-old design flaws of traditional, inflated footballs. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Highlighting the inconsistencies in pressurization and the challenges faced in professional sports, such as Tom Brady&#8217;s &#8216;Deflategate&#8217; scandal, the video introduces an approach leveraging 3D printing technology to create a more reliable, consistent, regulation football that requires no air.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gPLX-qVDc-o?si=bjt2Jt5wZI6T3VBP\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Top 5: Building and Testing the Standard 4&#215;5 2.0 3D Printed Camera<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Wrapping up, our last video by Levi Cyr-Redcross unveils the Standard 4&#215;5 2.0 camera, almost entirely constructed from 3D printed parts. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cyr-Redcross shows us a detailed assembly of the camera before taking us through a photoshoot adventure with his friends to test its capabilities. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The results are surprising!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zlm-ZllF09M?si=tg1fOWBy7cC6K_5n\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Which video grabbed your attention the most this week? What do you think of Fletcher&#8217;s use of additive manufacturing for 3D printed sculptures? <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let us know in a comment below or on our <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/4987104\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, and <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/3Dnatives_en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Twitter<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> pages! 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We kick off this week\u2019s edition with an exploration of how 3D printing is being incorporated within art, specifically Welly Fletcher&#8217;s sculptures, to enhance her artistic expression. Moving forward,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6109,"featured_media":53793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-videos"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6109"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53765"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53765\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53804,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53765\/revisions\/53804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}