March 2018 – Design and Manufacturing Futures Lab

Flexible, Reusable & Modular Prototypes

Posted 27th March 2018 David MathiasLeave a commentPosted in Modular Prototyping, Projects

Using physical objects when prototyping has enormous benefits and affords tangibility and presence that are lacking from digital files. However creating prototypes takes time and money, this project is investigating how construction kits and additive manufacture can be combined to add flexibility and reconfigurability into this process. Project Lead: David Mathias

Democratising Design for Additive Manufacture

Posted 27th March 201810th May 2018 Mark GoudswaardLeave a commentPosted in Democratisation of Design, Projects

3D printing has the potential to revolutionise the way we consume goods. The technology should be able to facilitate low-cost, personal manufacture but complex design software and a lack technical knowledge prevent this from happening. Without the ability to generate or amend digital models it is impossible to reap the benefits offered by 3D printing. […]