Emerging Objects
Emerging Objects specializes in innovations in 3D printing architecture, materials, and software, offering consultation and developing unique 3D printing solutions.
Services
Emerging Objects offers consultation services for companies looking to leverage innovative 3D printing solutions. They specialize in creating bespoke 3D printing architectures and building components, and provide expertise in developing new materials for unique designs. The company utilizes various additive manufacturing techniques including SLS, FDM, 3DP, and LOM to cater to a wide range of needs in the 3D printing industry.
Product Innovations
Emerging Objects has created several innovative products in the 3D printing space. Notably, they developed Potterware, a software specifically for 3D printing ceramics, and Potterbot, a ceramic 3D printer driven by Potterware. They also pioneered materials like WUIware vessels made from California wildfire ash and introduced products such as Co-Botic Vessels that highlight human-robot collaboration in 3D printing. The company has ventured into sustainable technology with projects like FORUST, which focuses on promoting healthy forests and sustainable interiors.
Notable Projects
Emerging Objects has been involved in several remarkable projects that showcase the potential of 3D printing. The Cabin of 3D Printed Curiosities and the Skylos installation, the latter being the first permitted 3D-printed earthen building, are prime examples. Their PLAID installation uses 300 recycled glass rods, connected by 3D-printed nodes. The Mud Frontiers project and Casa Covida explore sustainable construction using traditional materials. Additionally, they collaborated with SECORE International and The California Academy of Sciences on Coral Reef Seeding Units to aid coral reef restoration.
Material Development in 3D Printing
Emerging Objects is renowned for its innovation in material development for 3D printing. They have created unique, proprietary materials that are not widely available, such as the recycled glass rods used in the PLAID installation and the California wildfire ash for WUIware vessels. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in their development of FORUST to promote responsible forestry and interiors, as well as the pioneering use of raw earth in projects like Casa Covida.
Published Works
In 2018, Emerging Objects published 'Printing Architecture: Innovative Recipes for 3D Printing.' This book details various innovative methods and recipes for 3D printing, demonstrating the company's extensive knowledge and expertise in the field. It serves as a resource for those interested in the technical and practical aspects of 3D printing architecture.