DEVELOP3D - Technology for the product lifecycle

Today is all about the love and if you’ve read my most recent comment in the February issue of Develop3D you’ll know that I love honey and bees. So, when I came across these Honey Rings by Jbare Design it was love at first sight.

Jeff Bare, an industrial designer based in Baltimore in the US, uses 3D printing in the manufacture of his custom, on-demand products. His beautiful yet minimal iPad Wraps have already featured in the pages of Develop3D. The process involves uploading his files to the online fabricators Shapeways who use 3D printers to produce the bespoke designs.

Inspired by the meticulously constructed honeycomb, Bare designed a range of two charming rings that are available in a number of finishes and materials.

“I’ve always been attracted to honeycomb patterns; hexagons in series are appealing to the eye. The Honey Ring is designed with this lovely polygon in mind,” says Bare.

These rings are even more appealing because for each one sold, Bare is donating a portion of the profits to The Centre for Pollinator Research at Pennsylvania State University, which is carrying out vital research to understand the Colony Collapse Disorder.

As Bare says: “Inspired by honey, made for your honey, and now supporting the honey bee.”

Never mind for my honey, I’m going to buy one for myself!

Blake Courter is a founder of SpaceClaim Corporation, where he helps product development organisations make 3D more accessible to all engineers, its aim: to let every engineer to work in 3D without having to be a CAD expert.

An avid solid modeller, he’s likely to have some strong opinions on the direction of the CAD market and what should be happening in the future.

Blake started his career at PTC, where he held a range of product management and business development positions. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University in 1996.

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@bcourter

We’re announcing the speakers gradually over the coming days for DEVELOP3D LIVE, which takes place on the 20th March at Warwick University, although many of our magical confirmed presenters can be found here.

Expect concise and informative talks on design, tools, and what to expect in the future - no dull sales pitches, no companies on stage talking about dull things because they paid to - it’s an event based around DEVELOP3D - a living embodiment of what makes you and thousands more love the magazine. And it’s FREE to attend. But register now, as space is limited.
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A little Friday treat spotted on the vimeo.com front page that I’ve watched through 10+ times today. Courtesy of etsy.com and its handmade project.

There’re no sketches, there’re no dimensioned drawings, there’s no CAD. What there is, is a man (Korehira Watanabe) who has devoted his life to his craft and is in search of perfection - even if he is aware that he’ll never achieve it. Breathtaking.

Geomagic COO Tom Kurke’s talk will be bringing IP issues in digital documentation into focus.

Can you copyright a manufacturing assembly? Can you patent a sculpture? Who “owns” public spaces? Do you have the right to manufacture replacement jigs for a production process you did not create? What rights exist in public buildings?

He’ll be looking at relevant intellectual property concepts and then walk you through the nuances of IP law as it applies to objects and scenes to be captured and how changes might impact the future of design.

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@TomKurke

We’re announcing the speakers gradually over the coming days for DEVELOP3D LIVE, which takes place on the 20th March at Warwick University, although many of our magical confirmed presenters can be found here.

Expect concise and informative talks on design, tools, and what to expect in the future - no dull sales pitches, no companies on stage talking about dull things because they paid to - it’s an event based around DEVELOP3D - a living embodiment of what makes you and thousands more love the magazine. And it’s FREE to attend. But register now, as space is limited.
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