“There’s no limit to the objects we can 3D print these days, but the materials themselves haven’t evolved as quickly—we’re still stuck in a world of plastic, steel, and ceramic. That’s all about to change, thanks to the work of a small Oakland fabrication studio called Emerging Objects.” writes Gizmodo.com in their recent article, Wood, … Read More
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Paper
Paper for 3D printing is made from recycled newsprint. Prints are light gray and grainy. It demonstrates good printing strength and is very light weight. Paper for 3D printing can be produced from easily sourced waste material. Currently there is 71.6 tons of paper waste produced each year across the globe. This material is currently still … Read More
Salt
Salt for 3D printing uses salt harvested from the San Francisco Bay. The salt is harvested from 109-year-old salt crystallization ponds in Redwood City. These ponds are the final stop in a five-year salt-making process that involves moving bay water through a series of evaporation ponds. In these ponds the highly saline water completes evaporation, … Read More
About
Mission Emerging Objects is a pioneering design and research company that specializes in designing and 3D printing objects for the built environment. About Our research and designs focus on the development of innovative 3D printed objects that serve the fields of architecture, interior design, furniture design and product design. Our design research has served as … Read More
Nylon
Nylon is white. It is strong, flexible and shows a moderately high level of detail. Nylon is made using the selective laser sintering process. The surface is powdery yet smooth. It is also porous and will absorb miniscule pollution particles in the air. It will also turn yellow over time if exposed to direct sunlight.
Acrylic
Acrylic is a translucent white. It is brittle and rigid yet shows a very high level of detail. Acrylic is made using the selective laser sintering process. The surface is powdery yet smooth. It is also porous and will absorb miniscule pollution particles in the air. It will also turn yellow over time if exposed … Read More
Facade Elements: Curtains
Emerging Objects is engaged in the design and fabrication of 3d printed façade elements that will revolutionize design and construction methods towards more sustainable buildings. The façade elements that we are designing will serve to reduce the need for expensive and energy consumptive heating and air conditioning thereby reducing your reliance on fossil fuels and … Read More
Face Plates
The faceplate series takes one of the most ubiquitous and ordinary, yet necessary, building accessories and turns it into something new. Each plate in the series not only conceals the outlet box but also takes on an additional role such as that of shelf or lamp shade. This new hybrid design enhances the functionality of … Read More