If you were wondering how the gorgeous yet rigid 3D printed haute couture of the likes of Iris van Herpen or Francis Bitonti might trickle down to the masses, 3D Systems might have the answer.
They just released project “Fabricate” for use with Cubify, their 3D printer designed for home use, however, the applications of their base technology is much broader than hobbyist designers and makers.
It brings the 2014 collection of knitwear fashion house Pringle to mind, using 3D elements as decorative and enhancing, rather than an entire 3D printed outfit. At $1199 for the Cubify printer plus Fabricate Design Pack and $149 for the Design Pack alone (presuming you already own a Cubify), it’s not exactly fashion or all, but there is something more important going on here.
Tastefully art-directed, they’ve made it extremely easy for the average user to whip up something delicious. The combination of
