Category Archives: Physible

Digital vs. Analog Design – Støckel quests the limits of Representation

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

It’s difficult to teach young architects how to make objects (and surrounding spaces) relate to one-another in an intentional way. Intentionality requires the mastery of abstract concepts like order, harmony, contrast, proportion, scale and repetition.. not to mention enviable craft … Continue reading →

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STAPLES – Introduces 3D Printing Service in Europe

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

STAPLES, the office superstore, has been doing some serious shape-shifting in response to the global economic chaos. It recently laid off hundreds of workers in Europe, and closed under performing stores in the U.S.. STAPLES is also leaning out to … Continue reading →

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De-hyping 3D Printing; Assessing its Economic Impact

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

Not long ago, market research firm GARTNER declared 3D Printing to be at the peak of its hype cycle. Empirical evidence would seem to back this up. The hype is slowly being replaced by more critical examinations of additive manufacturing … Continue reading →

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3D Library Services at the University of Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

FormFonts 3D has the world’s largest 3D library of professionally developed SketchUp components, and we have a fondness for library sciences, and all things 3D. So we are delighted to see the University of Michigan is keeping up with the … Continue reading →

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The 3D ‘Content Problem’

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

by Fred Abler A problem with most CAD software companies is they are not abundant thinkers. They operate in a paradigm of scarcity. The market is a zero-sum game. There are ‘winners and losers’, and so content creators and other … Continue reading →

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The Cube – A Personal 3D Printer

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

If FisherPrice and 3D Printing had a love-child, it would be The Cube – an adorable 3D printer made by 3DSystems in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The Cube (so named for its 5.5” cubic print space) costs $1250, and makes … Continue reading →

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