DIY 3D Printed Branding Irons from Shapeways
Katie Cordrey — November 30, 2009 — Art & Design
References: shapeways & boingboing.net
Shapeways, the 3D printing company, has a new co-creator for making mini-branding irons that work with a lighter. Users type in text or provide a logo and the Shapeways folks model and 3D print the information into a mini branding iron. It’s designed to click into a disposable lighter which heats it to branding temperature in about half a minute.
Using a plastic lighter for the heat and branding handle sounds a little dangerous, but it seems that putting an actual metal handle with a heat-safe grip on the little branding iron then heating it over an open flame might solve the safety concern.
Using a plastic lighter for the heat and branding handle sounds a little dangerous, but it seems that putting an actual metal handle with a heat-safe grip on the little branding iron then heating it over an open flame might solve the safety concern.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Branding Irons - Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized branding irons through 3D printing technology.
2. DIY Personalization - Growing demand for DIY customization options in branding tools.
3. Lightweight Heating Solutions - Potential for innovative lightweight heating solutions to enhance safety in branding irons.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized branding irons.
2. Branding and Marketing - Branding and marketing companies can integrate 3D printing technology to offer customized branding solutions.
3. Consumer Products - Innovations in lightweight heating solutions can disrupt the consumer products industry, particularly in the realm of branding tools.
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