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FREEFOAM
Expandable 3D-printed foam.
Unique chemical architecture
joins additive geometries.
EXPANSION OF LATTICE DESIGN IN AN OVEN
APPLICATION OF FREEFOAM FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEATING COMPANY, CAMACO
EXPANDABLE GEOMETRIES
Heat-activated foaming agents create
closed cells and allow part expansion of
two to seven times its original size
A controlled process that allows for management of
stability, behavior, and dimensional tolerance
FOOTAGE OF SHOE MIDSOLE PUT THROUGH CONVEYOR BELT OVEN
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CAPTURE OF CLOSED FOAM CELLS
SHOWCASE OF CELL GROWTH WITHIN A PARAMETRIC FOOTBALL
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GALLERY OF TRADITIONAL FOAM PRODUCTION METHOD
1.5 billion pounds of foam produced each year are subject to costly tooling, shape limitations, and cut-out scraps.
Parts are naturally bulky, heavy, and difficult to transport.
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Additive manufacturing eliminates expensive molds,
advances design, and reduces waste.
Parts can be shipped in compact form and expanded
when needed, reducing both production and shipping costs
RECORDINGS OF PRE-EXPANDED SIZE VARIABILITY AND NATIVE MATERIAL BEHAVIOR
COLLECTION OF PROTOTYPES FOR EXPERIMENTAL TESTING
CREDITS
HARDWARE
Xtreme 8K - ETEC
Octave Light R1 - Octave
SOFTWARE
Rhino & Grasshopper
nTopology
Adobe Suite
MATERIAL
Freefoam - Adaptive3D
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