The Lix 3D Printing Pen Lets You Create 3D Plastic Doodles
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 13, 2014 — Art & Design
The Lix 3D printing pen is not the first pen that lets you create 3D plastic doodles -- the 3Doodler pen does that quite well -- but the Lix pen is lighter and easier to grip.
This 3D pen uses straight plastic rods that are fed into it from the top. The plastic goes through a heated nozzle at the pen's tip and is heated to temperatures up to 190 degrees Centigrade, and emerges as a flexible, soft material that you can draw with. Once the plastic leaves the pen, it hardens and maintains its shape, allowing you to create sturdy 3D structures. Each plastic rod is good for about two minutes of drawing. With some practice, you can create intricate artwork, jewelry and sculptures.
The Lix 3D printing pen will be available for around $140. A ballpoint version is also in the works and will cost about $60.
This 3D pen uses straight plastic rods that are fed into it from the top. The plastic goes through a heated nozzle at the pen's tip and is heated to temperatures up to 190 degrees Centigrade, and emerges as a flexible, soft material that you can draw with. Once the plastic leaves the pen, it hardens and maintains its shape, allowing you to create sturdy 3D structures. Each plastic rod is good for about two minutes of drawing. With some practice, you can create intricate artwork, jewelry and sculptures.
The Lix 3D printing pen will be available for around $140. A ballpoint version is also in the works and will cost about $60.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight 3D Printing - The trend of developing smaller and lighter 3D printing pens and devices that are more ergonomic and user-friendly is disrupting traditional ways of creating 3D art and design.
2. Flexible 3D Materials - The trend towards using flexible and soft materials in 3D printing pens and devices is opening up new possibilities for creating intricate and detailed 3D art, jewelry, and sculptures.
3. Portable 3D Printing - The trend towards creating portable and battery-powered 3D printing pens and devices is disrupting traditional ways of creating 3D art and design, and making it more accessible to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The rise of lightweight and ergonomic 3D printing pens is opening up new opportunities for artists and designers to create intricate 3D artworks and designs.
2. Jewelry - The use of flexible and soft materials in 3D printing pens is disrupting traditional methods of jewelry making, allowing for more intricate and detailed designs to be created more easily.
3. Education - The development of portable and battery-powered 3D printing pens and devices is disrupting traditional art education methods, and making it easier for students to experiment with 3D art and design.
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