The furniture and design market is an ideal showcase for large-format additive manufacturing. The technology’s ability to produce highly customized, flexible, and aesthetically refined products makes it a perfect fit for this sector.
At Formnext 2024, CEAD’s partner Benkert Bänke exhibited two striking examples of 3D-printed furniture: a modular bench and a translucent design table. These innovative pieces demonstrated the power of Polymaker’s thermoplastic materials for large-format 3D printing combined with CEAD’s Flexbot solution, proving the potential of additive manufacturing in furniture design.
3D printed modular bench
The Ontigo B10 modular bench provided a comfortable resting spot for visitors at Formnext 2024 while showcasing the advantages of large-format additive manufacturing. Designed with Polymaker’s PolyCore PETG-1013 Natural, the bench meets the durability and weather resistance requirements essential for urban furniture.
Large-format 3D printing allows for the creation of complex shapes that would be challenging to achieve using traditional manufacturing methods. The stainless-steel connectors join the modular components seamlessly, ensuring stability and a sophisticated look. Unlike conventional production methods, this approach eliminates the need for heavy molds, reducing material waste and making the bench lightweight and easy to transport.
Key benefits:
- Reduced lead time
- Cost-effective production
- Lightweight and easy handling
- Customizable and flexible design
3D printed translucent design table
Benkert Bänke also leveraged Polymaker’s PolyCore PETG-1000 Transparent material to create the Ontigo T10 table, a testament to how large-format 3D printing is redefining furniture design. This table highlights the unique advantages of additive manufacturing, enabling the production of intricate designs that are nearly impossible to achieve with conventional techniques.
The transparency of the material enhances the visual appeal, creating mesmerizing light effects as each printed layer interacts with ambient lighting. The stainless-steel accents provide a refined finish, contributing to the table’s sleek and luxurious appearance. Moreover, CEAD’s large-format 3D printing technology enables the simultaneous production of multiple tables, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality.
Key benefits:
- Innovative design possibilities
- Rapid production
- Illuminated material effects
- Sustainable, zero material waste
CEAD & Polymaker’s partnership to enhance customer success
Polymaker, a global innovator OEM of 3D printing materials, and CEAD are pleased to announce their strategic collaboration. The partnership helps to enhance the adoption of large format additive manufacturing for the furniture and design industry.
By validating and optimizing high-quality 3D printing materials for CEAD’s solutions, the collaboration ensures that customers benefit from enhanced performance, improved material compatibility, and expanded design possibilities.
With Polymaker’s expertise in developing advanced thermoplastic solutions and CEAD’s innovative LFAM platforms, the joint effort is set to accelerate innovation across various sectors, making large-format 3D printing more efficient, reliable, and accessible.
Benkert Bänke: revolutionizing urban furniture
Benkert Bänke has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable, high-quality urban furniture. By integrating large-format 3D printing (with CEAD’s Flexbot) with Polymaker’s advanced thermoplastic materials, the company is revolutionising the urban furniture industry. Their work exemplifies how LFAM can enable companies to increase sustainability and design freedom while lowering production costs.
Start 3D printing with Polymaker’s current-edge materials
As the demand for innovative and sustainable manufacturing solutions grows, Polymaker continues to develop and optimize materials for Large Format Additive Manufacturing.
Whether for furniture, industrial applications, or architectural designs, Polymaker’s materials provide the perfect blend of performance, flexibility, and sustainability.
Discover how Polymaker and CEAD are shaping the future of large-format 3D printing. Contact us today at sales@ceadgroup.com to learn more about our validated materials and advanced additive manufacturing solutions.
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