2024-02-20 20:22:22
For the new Club3 in Haarlem, studio More Than Layers and 3D Makers Zone, two Haarlem companies, have 3D printed an extra large lounge piece with the industrial robot arm: Model.C3. It is located in the Expo space in the Haarlem center for live music, performing arts and cultural events. 3D printing has required a number of new steps, including non-planar 3D printing.
For the Expo space, Merel van Loon from studio More Than Layers (MTL), with expertise in designs for digital fabrication, wanted to design a modern and unique 3D printed furniture piece that can be used in multiple ways. The result is Model.C3. The shape is inspired by natural curves, making it not just a piece of furniture, but also a part of the room’s décor. The all-white color of the Model.C3 blends well with different environments and emphasizes the smooth lines of the design.
Non-planar 3D printing ensures stronger structures
Modular design
What sets Model.C3 apart is its modular design. The pieces fit together easily in different ways, so you can customize the arrangement to suit the occasion or space you have. Whether you need a large seating area for a group or smaller, separate chairs. The design is such that space can be used optimally without compromising on comfort or style.
Advantages of non-planar 3D printing
The lounge piece is made entirely with 3D printing. Instead of just adding material in flat layers, this time the robot arm printed in different directions. AdaOne software from Adaxis was used for this, designed to control the robot arm for large format 3D printing. In addition to the basic functions, the software also includes functions such as part optimization, path planning, process optimization, robot simulation, program creation and process monitoring. Because printing was done in all directions, more complex shapes were possible in terms of design. It has also led to stronger structures. This project shows how industrial robotic arms can be a game changer in creating everything from unique furniture to building components, across industries.
Example of how 3D printing is part of the circular economy
Sustainable because Model.C3 is recyclable
Have as material 3D Makers Zone and MTL uses the LyondellBasell Beon3D material. The new polypropylene (PP) product line is aimed at promoting the adoption of additive manufacturing in markets such as transportation, industrial and consumer goods and construction. PP compounds are in many cases the material of choice in industrial production due to their mechanical properties such as high scratch and chemical resistance, lightweight and recyclability. Beon3D was specifically chosen for its high hydrophobicity, acoustic and optical performance, as well as heat resistance. In addition, the finish is smooth and the material is recyclable. The latter was one of the starting points in the development of the lounge piece. When Model.C3 reaches the end of its lifespan, 3D Makers Zone wants to reuse the material for other applications. In this way, 3D printing as a production process will become part of the circular economy in which material waste is minimized.
Where can you find Club 3?
Club 3 is housed in the former café section of Patronaat, a renowned cultural venue that has played a central role in Haarlem’s vibrant art and music scene. Studio More Than Layers focuses on designs for large-scale 3D printing objects, including with the 3D printers from 3D Makers Zone.
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