{"id":5869,"date":"2017-12-07T00:01:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T00:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=5869"},"modified":"2023-10-24T15:47:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:47:31","slug":"3d-printed-toothbrush-mio-071220174","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printed-toothbrush-mio-071220174\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3D Printed Toothbrush For the Super Rich: Mio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though a huge amount of development has occurred in 2017 in 3D printing metal<\/a>, this is perhaps not what we were expecting: a metal 3D printed toothbrush. Made by Italian startup Zare, the toothbrush is made from titanium and looks visually stunning. This is an example of 3D printing and additive manufacturing<\/a> revitalising a domestic item and making it artistic again, showing some of the possibilities of the technology.<\/p>\n

A toothbrush is typically seen as an object of function rather than beauty. It’s function is to clean teeth, not too look pretty. Yet, Zare has developed something different; the “Mio” (“mine” in Italian) aims to be more artistic. The handle of the toothbrush is customisable: the user chooses which metal he wants from steel and titanium. In addition, you can choose from matte, glossy or galvanised finishes, and opt for a right or left-handed toothbrush. This level of personalisation is only possible due to 3D printing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another of the Mio’s possible designs.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mio: A History<\/h3>\n

Zare acquired its first 3D metal printer back in 2013, an M2 Cusing Concept Laser<\/a>. Since then, the company has gradually purchased other machines like the X Line 200R,<\/a> a large printer capable of printing 800x400x500mm objects. In 2015, Zare collaborated with Austrian designer Christoph Nussbaumer to create the Mio toothbrush. Their goal was clear: to turn an everyday object into a luxury accessory using additive manufacturing. They were clearly aware of the benefits 3D printing offers in the art and design<\/a> sector.<\/p>

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Nussbaumer himself stated\u00a0“We have been thinking about a product that could highlight design freedom in terms of form, through additive manufacturing.”\u00a0We thought of different objects like bicycles, lamps, and jewels.\u00a0We really wanted a product that has a daily function, an object that we use every day like a toothbrush. Therefore, we have transformed a common object into a precious and personalized jewel that accompanies its user every day and remains timeless.”<\/p>\n

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The Mio’s handles are fully customisable.<\/p><\/div>\n

However, this 3D printed toothbrush is not available in pharmacies or your dentist, but at a jeweler. This is because the Mio is such a luxury object that surpasses its primary function. This is for good reason too, the Mio starts at \u20ac1,500.<\/p>\n

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