I jut read an article in this morning's Denver Post ( yes I still read a newspaper) about 3-D printers and their ability to make objects from plastics like bracelets, cases, toys, vases, etc. where and if do you see this technology fitting or not fitting into the art/craft world? On one side of the coin I see the creativity behind the design which can be seen as art, but on the other side the hands of the craftsman are not involved. What do you think?
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Peter, thanks for posting these additional sites. The Kraftwurx site is a real eye opener. I was impressed with the machine shop my sewing machine repair guy had but now you could get a part made in stainless steel rather than milling it. The art and jewelry that can be made brings up the next question for the art community: are jurors going to be aware of products made with these techniques and how will they be juried beside those produced by hand? I think this could get really sticky as the prices come down.
Peter Tögel > Richard L. ShererFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:47pm
Technically, the modern jeweler can design the object on the computer and just print the object. He would not have to have an original....
Robert Wallis > Peter TögelFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:53pm
How many jewelers are going to be familiar with CAD/CAM processes? That's not exactly a set of skills someone picks up overnight ;-) Not saying that someone couldn't and it could extend the art into some new directions. As a further aside, I agree with Richard it could start pricing downward as it would reduce man/hours considerably.
I was thinking more about the cost of the 3-D printers coming down. I do most of my own silver work and hand engraving. During my final years as a geologist (1980s) we used CAD for calculating ore reserves. Bet it has changed a lot since then. I would just grab a grandson to explain it to me LOL.
"A major problem with 3D printing ignored by most is that there’s no Moore’s Law-type mechanics underlying the technology. The physics behind fusing a powder with a laser, or melting plastic and squeezing it through a nozzle, pose severe limitations on the speed at which you can print an object."
"...makers of 3D printers charge about $100 per kilo for their proprietary plastics, while essentially identical materials can be found in other industries for about $10 per kilo."
The printer certainly looks interesting. It would allow 3D artists to make prints just like 2D artists (photographers and painters)...
Robert Wallis > Peter TögelFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:50pm
In a way, it's sort of the opposite of a CNC milling machine. Thinking of it in art terms it's like the difference between additive and subtractive color, and in this case a CNC machine is a subtractive sculpting device (traditional) and the 3D printer is an additive process. I'm surprised no one has mentioned the automated wood cutting machines that are basically CNC devices for wood carving. Sears has had one for several years now and the price is not as much as you would think.
Peter Tögel > Robert WallisFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:55am
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This post really triggered my interest in looking at this market again.
This site also gives you a lot of news on the products out there: http://3dprintingindustry.com
They even can print "wood" and "ceramic". http://www.kraftwurx.com/3d-printing-materials
Or look at this service company: http://www.shapeways.com
Wow, I'm shocked what people "print" already.... http://www.kraftwurx.com/explore
Technically, the modern jeweler can design the object on the computer and just print the object. He would not have to have an original....
How many jewelers are going to be familiar with CAD/CAM processes? That's not exactly a set of skills someone picks up overnight ;-) Not saying that someone couldn't and it could extend the art into some new directions. As a further aside, I agree with Richard it could start pricing downward as it would reduce man/hours considerably.
There is a new article in Business week about this:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-06/a-lack-of-r-and-d-m...
"A major problem with 3D printing ignored by most is that there’s no Moore’s Law-type mechanics underlying the technology. The physics behind fusing a powder with a laser, or melting plastic and squeezing it through a nozzle, pose severe limitations on the speed at which you can print an object."
"...makers of 3D printers charge about $100 per kilo for their proprietary plastics, while essentially identical materials can be found in other industries for about $10 per kilo."
Ultimate Guide To 3D Printing
http://blog.makezine.com/volume/make-ultimate-guide-to-3d-printing/
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_22513164/3d-printing-goes-big...
The printer certainly looks interesting. It would allow 3D artists to make prints just like 2D artists (photographers and painters)...
In a way, it's sort of the opposite of a CNC milling machine. Thinking of it in art terms it's like the difference between additive and subtractive color, and in this case a CNC machine is a subtractive sculpting device (traditional) and the 3D printer is an additive process. I'm surprised no one has mentioned the automated wood cutting machines that are basically CNC devices for wood carving. Sears has had one for several years now and the price is not as much as you would think.
Robert, are you talking about this one?
http://www.sears.com/pdj-pilot-pro-cnc-router/p-SPM497368114?prdNo=...
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