3D Refractive Bodies
3D Refractive Objects © CREATE
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This project investigates the possibility of developing a lamp that uses additive manufacturing as its main feature and determines whether this manufacturing process can be applied to lighting products. Research shows the opportunity for innovative solutions to be formed by combining lighting elements with surfaces made of 3D printed materials. FDM printing with transparent polymers allows us to introduce a new product in the lamp industry combined with a greater need for customisation and a concern for sustainability.
The design is parametrically developed working with the toolpath articulation, creating unique designs that explores the esthetic possibilities of 3D Printing technology in both articulating the object's surface and the refracted light. In addition, the customer can contribute to the design of their light furniture using the user interface controlling the parametric features.
3D printing as a development and production method optimises the direct translation of manufacturing techniques and brings independence and in-house production to businesses with robot-based manufacturing. Supported by the business analysis that highlights the advantages of additive manufacturing for production and helps validate the economic aspects by providing different funding scenarios. Using additive manufacturing from Industry 4.0 and parametric design, the project showcases how product development can be done using additive manufacturing. The result is a versatile product that accommodates the customer.
PROJECT CREDITS
University of Southern Denmark - CREATE Group (SDU CREATE) (Project Leader)
Research Team: Ass. Prof. Dr. Roberto Naboni, Alessandro Zomparelli
University of Southern Denmark - Innovation and Design Engineering
Knud Bjørnholt
Students: Anders Klitgaard Klausen, Peter Kristensen