hardcore:RoboFold + formative technologies
(505 views)This is an image of a formative technology coming out of RoboFold. It is a new formative computer aided manufacturing technology currently under development and could be promising considering that when a human hand enters into the production process it = $$$$$.
RoboFold is currently developing manufacturing processes utilizing industrial robots to directly create sheet metal forms. The system requires no tooling thus enabling the creation of new forms unavailable with current methods.
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ferrofluid
(426 views)Shawn Knol has some beautiful images of simple ferrofluid transformations on his flickr page as well as a video that can be seen below. No matter how many time I see it, I am always amazed with how close this material comes to magic.
On a related note, Sachiko Kodama will be working on her next series here in NYC and we hope to have a preview for core.form-ula later in the summer.
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8hertz by 1234lab
(410 views)Concept jewelery from 1234lab seems to be a combination of input, algorithm, 3d printing and fine handwork.
8hertz is jewelery formed from phrases of intimate communication. It is said that only seven percent of all communication is verbal. Words exchanged between lovers and friends carry significance far beyond their diction. Timing, timbre and context all help convey meaning exceeding the value of the words themselves. Every exchange is different in intent and perception. Similarly, an exchange of jewelery itself is a communication of unique sentiment. read more
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Core.Flickr:Dennis Shelden gives core.formula a tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall
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Dennis Shelden, Chief Information Officer of Gehry Technologies and friend of core.form-ula, was gracious enough to give us a tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall. Dennis met with us on a warm sunny day in LA to reveal the list of advancements that was achieved. From BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration to the construction procedures, this building does hold its own.
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