saif.stl

The project saif.stl explores the role of artificial neural networks as actors in design processes and its potential for democratization and new expressions.
Starting with a broken vase, it is transferring between physical and digital via 3D scanning and printing, using artificial neural networks as mediators to change and reimagine.

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a 3D-Printed Wearable Redefining Pain Management

SUNCARE is a 3D-printed wearable that provides targeted heat therapy for arthritis and rheumatism patients. The stylish necklace, which can be customised using 3D scans, incorporates a discreet heating pad to provide personalised relief. Explore the future of pain management, where innovation meets fashion for improved well-being.

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Fashionable Therapeutics: SUNCARE’s 3D-Printed Wearable Redefining Pain Management and Sustainability

SUNCARE stands for healthcare innovation, offering a transformative solution for arthritis and rheumatic patients. This 3D-printed wearable, exemplified by a stylish neck piece resembling a fashionable collar, seamlessly combines aesthetics with function to provide targeted heat therapy. What sets SUNCARE apart is its commitment to sustainability and personalized care.

In addition to the discreet heating pad integrated into the design, SUNCARE incorporates an ingenious solar cell, cleverly disguised as an elegant brooch. This solar cell serves a dual purpose, enhancing the functionality of the wearable while embracing eco-friendly, sustainable energy practices. The brooch not only adds a touch of sophistication to the overall design but also acts as a power source, capturing sunlight to generate energy for heating the pad.

The solar cell technology employed by SUNCARE aligns with a vision of a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. By harnessing the power of the sun, the wearable minimizes its ecological footprint, offering users an eco-friendly alternative to traditional therapeutic devices. This innovative feature not only benefits the users but also contributes to a global dialogue on integrating sustainable practices into healthcare solutions.

The process of customization for SUNCARE remains centered on the user’s unique anatomy. Through advanced 3D scanning technology, the wearable is tailored to fit the individual’s neck contours, ensuring both comfort and efficacy. The solar cell brooch adds an extra layer of personalization, allowing users to express their style preferences while contributing to the wearable’s functionality.

As users go about their day, the solar cell silently captures sunlight, converting it into energy to power the heating pad discreetly woven into the neck piece. This dynamic interaction between fashion, sustainability, and health redefines the expectations of therapeutic wearables. SUNCARE transcends the traditional boundaries of medical devices, introducing a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and environmental well-being.

Looking ahead, the versatility of SUNCARE extends beyond the neck piece. With the integration of solar cell technology, the possibilities for adapting the wearable for other parts of the body become even more promising. Users can anticipate a range of personalized, 3D-printed wearables that not only provide targeted relief but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Embark on a journey into the future of pain management and wellness at our expo, where SUNCARE takes center stage. Experience firsthand the harmonious convergence of fashion, function, and sustainability. Join us in redefining healthcare norms, embracing personalized, eco-friendly solutions that empower individuals with chronic conditions and inspire a new era of stylish, conscious living.

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In crisis situations, particularly in developing countries, logistical challenges hinder the timely delivery of essential emergency aid. This is where 3D printing becomes a critical solution, enabling the on-site production of critical items and spare parts. The Formlabs Form 3 stands out in these scenarios with its intuitive interface and versatile resin capabilities, ensuring reliable production under demanding conditions. This is complemented by an emergency kit, which includes a durable aluminium box that serves as both a robust housing for the printer and a functional working platform, adaptable to unstable power sources. This setup, integrated with a Red Cross-inspired platform for accessible 3D files, enhances the Form 3’s role in improving the efficiency and reliability of emergency response operations.

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Usually when a disaster occurs, it hits people in developing nations the hardest. The transportation of necessary emergency aid to places that no longer have access to general supplies is complicated. Often there is a partial or complete lack of a functioning logistics infrastructure. Emergency and relief operations become even more challenging, especially since the goods are extremely time-critical. Help can even come to a halt when appliances break down and the necessary spare parts take days or even weeks to be delivered. A solution is needed to produce goods.
In those critical moments, 3D printing can offer an answer for creating products and spare parts on the ground. It can create a lifeline, producing medical supplies and equipment on demand. However, 3D printing can be a challenge in these high-pressure situations.

That’s where the Formlabs Form 3 can make a difference. With its user-friendly interface and various quality resins, the Form 3 can produce a broad range of parts and products. Its ease of use and consistent output make it a reliable choice in demanding scenarios. But there are also practical issues, such as access to the right 3D files or the appropriate working environment for the printer.

This is where the new emergency package comes in play, developed by working closely with various stakeholders to simplify on-site printing. A robust aluminium box, standard in international logistics, doubles as a dust and shock-proof housing and a work platform for post-processing, with a construction that facilitates the necessary levelling for the printer’s operation. The box accommodates both the printer and the wash & cure process, as well as all the necessary materials. Industrial pull-out drawers allow easy accessibility. Often located on unstable power grids, unreliable for 3D printing, a generous power bank not only provides the necessary security, but also allows solar panels to be connected.

A platform based on the Red Cross Standard Product Catalogue, which lists all the products needed for crisis relief, has been developed to provide local users with access to 3D files and much more. Through the NGOs‘ headquarters, engineers and designers work on expanding, optimising and modifying these 3D files in direct exchange with the workers on site.

The Form 3 helps to avoid supply bottlenecks in international emergency aid and by that creates a more resilient system. Through a network of various actors, an increasingly solid database is being created that can be downloaded to be there in an emergency.

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