Curator Statement
Additive Manufacturing is quickly gaining momentum all throughout the world whether it be within consumer objects or textiles. It is changing the way designers design and manufacturers create. Designers such as Janne Kyttanen and companies like Materialise are using the new media technology of the 3D printer to create objects the reflect old school ideals. Before Henry Ford introduced assembly production that enabled consumers to receive identical products all throughout the world., each product was made specifically for each person that it was going to. Additive manufacturing has the capability of creating products that are unique and personalized, yet produce them at an exponentially faster rate then today’s assembly line production can additive manufacturing allows for absolute personalization of products, textiles, and apparel.
Through more research it is possible that this technology could be one of the answers to creating a more sustainable textiles industry. Additive manufacturing has the potential to be a cradle-to-cradle design practice, where after a garment or household objet is ready to be thrown out, it is sent back to the printing plant to be broken down so as to be built into something new. There will be no more wasted scraps of fabric, and middlemen. Additive manufacturing is going to change the way we design and create products, just as Henry Ford did back in 1903.
Sources:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Rapid Manufacturing
- Wearable technology
- Melonia Shoe
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- Andreia Chavez and the Invisible Shoe
- Janne Kyttanen
- Melonia Shoe Video
Artist and Designer websites:
Naim Josefi
Janne Kyttanen
Materialise
Andreia Chaves
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