Making of a robot
Date
May, 2024
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
No longer just a tool for rapid prototyping, 3D printing is now utilised in various industries to manufacture end products. While traditional manufacturing continues to rely on subtractive methods such as cutting, drilling, and shaping of materials as they move between stations, 3D printing relies on additive methods, extruding materials layer by layer—generating less waste and requiring less space in comparison, thereby enabling manufacturing closer to where people live.
Year after year, 3D printing advances in three fronts: hardware, software, and material science. What lies at their intersection is innovation. People around the world are experimenting with endless ways to challenge the latest advancements, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Unlike traditional manufacturing, 3D printing emerged from the do-it-yourself movement in a quest to break free from the constraints of closed innovation.
Open-source knowledge has enabled us at RUSSO BETAK to design and build our own robotic system for large-scale 3D printing tailored to the use of biomaterials. This open approach to innovation, not only allows designers like us to regain control over the manufacturing process but also propels us to continue challenging the status quo by fostering a culture of collaboration.
