3D Systems' Ice Breaker Collection Brings Printing to the Dinner Table
Laura McQuarrie — August 6, 2015 — Art & Design
From furniture to decor, 3D-printed objects are becoming more popular in the average home—and they will only continue to become more present with innovations like 3D Systems' Ice Breaker collection of metal utensils.
Now that 3D printing has proven it can really wow people with daring sculptural shapes and customization, it's being used to create some of the more mundane life essentials like flatware. Even though knives, forks and spoons may not be the most exciting objects on the planet, the Ice Breaker designs feature a unique faceted shape that makes them quite interesting.
Taking inspiration from the cracks and complex geometry that can be found in ice, the metal utensils have handles that are cracked and splintered. Most impressively, the inventive metal utensils were 3D-printed without any bonding agents.
Now that 3D printing has proven it can really wow people with daring sculptural shapes and customization, it's being used to create some of the more mundane life essentials like flatware. Even though knives, forks and spoons may not be the most exciting objects on the planet, the Ice Breaker designs feature a unique faceted shape that makes them quite interesting.
Taking inspiration from the cracks and complex geometry that can be found in ice, the metal utensils have handles that are cracked and splintered. Most impressively, the inventive metal utensils were 3D-printed without any bonding agents.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable 3d-printed Objects - The trend of 3D printing is expanding to include everyday objects that can be customized to personal preferences.
2. Innovative Design Aesthetics - Designers are exploring unique shapes and textures in 3D-printed objects, such as the faceted shape of the Ice Breaker collection.
3. Bondless 3D Printing - Advancements in 3D printing technology allow for the creation of complex objects without the need for bonding agents.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings - The home furnishings industry can embrace 3D printing technology to create customizable and visually striking objects.
2. Tableware and Cutlery - The tableware and cutlery industry can utilize 3D printing to produce unique and aesthetically pleasing utensils.
3. Additive Manufacturing - The additive manufacturing industry can benefit from the development of bondless 3D printing techniques for the production of complex objects.
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