19-22 November 2024 - Messe Frankfurt
Hall 12.1 - Stand E 11
On the occasion of the FORMNEXT 2024 fair in Frankfurt, the international event dedicated to additive manufacturing held from November 19 to 22, Indexlab – Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with eXgineering and Gimac, presents its latest research in the field of large-scale robotic additive manufacturing. Showcased are four projects that combine innovations in design, processes, and products, with applications in the fields of architecture, design, and industrial production: Superframe Cobra, OneLineTwoCoils, New01bike, and HoloArmor.
Cobra is the installation that, for the first time, showcases the use of the Superframe system to discretize a double-curved surface into quadrangular panels. The Superframe system’s uniqueness lies in the connections between the panels, which are formed by 3D-printed structural frames attached to the back of the panels. These frames serve as both the joints and the structural support, seamlessly integrating the components into a unified whole.
Currently on display at the Design Museum in Munich (Pinakothek der Moderne) as part of a selection of 70 bicycles spanning from the late 1800s to 2022 (THE BICYCLE CULT OBJECT - DESIGN OBJECT), New01bike represents the latest evolutionary link in the history of the bicycle. It exemplifies how design, technology, and materials combine to create a contemporary product that is in line with the most advanced design and production techniques.
The One Line Two Coils armchair, designed by Ron Arad, showcases how robotic additive manufacturing can transform furniture design. It introduces a novel approach to producing double-curved, complex geometries that are traditionally challenging and costly to manufacture.
HoloArmor is an advanced wearable device developed specifically for use in 3D printing industrial settings, designed to enhance safety and efficiency through its seamless integration of innovative materials and technologies.
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