Thallus - Odico

Thallus

Thallus for White in the City, unveiled during Milan Design Week on May 4, 2017, marked an innovative collaboration between Zaha Hadid Computation & Design Group (ZHA Code), Odico A/S, and 3D printing company AI Build. This project pushed the boundaries of 3D printing, exploring hybrid forms of printing on complex, curved surfaces, achieving unprecedented design possibilities and production speeds.

Business partner

Zaha Hadid

Solution

3D printing

Industry

Design

Country

Milan Fashionweek

Thallus for White in the City: A groundbreaking 3D printing collaboration

Thallus, a groundbreaking project, emerged as a result of the pioneering partnership between ZHA Code, Odico A/S, and AI Build. This project, unveiled during Milan Design Week in 2017, pushed the boundaries of 3D printing technology. It delved into the realm of hybrid 3D printing, enabling the creation of intricate designs on complex, curved surfaces that were previously unattainable using conventional methods.

The innovative process behind Thallus involved Odico's advanced EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) form, crafted using Odico's unique wire-cutting technology. This EPS form was transported to London and then mounted on an external axis, serving as the foundation for a meticulous robot-assisted 3D print using a staggering 7 kilometers of filament. The result is a mesmerizing, dynamic sculpture that beautifully showcases the synergy between manufacturing techniques and generative design processes.

Thallus for White in the City stands as a testament to the limitless potential of collaborative innovation in the world of 3D printing, offering a glimpse into the future of design and production.

Keypoints

Challenges solved

Complex curved surface printing

High-fidelity EPS form creation

Generative design integration

Value-creating factors

Innovative hybrid 3D printing

Production speed advancements

Creative design possibilities

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