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News Release from: EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) | Subject: AI light
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 November 2007
Additive layer technology meets design
challenge
Ashuach's AI light incorporates five digital sensors that cause it to move and morph its structure in response to changes in the space that it is illuminating.
Additive layer manufacturing technology using a machine built by EOS is helping in Assa Ashuach produce interior furnishings that could not be made any other way The technique involves laser sintering of plastic powder in successive horizontal slices taken through a 3D CAD model, a technique normally used in engineering to produce prototypes and products quickly
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ashuach's AI light incorporates five digital sensors that cause it to move and morph its structure in response to changes in the space that it is illuminating.
The owner is able to interact with it using movement, sound and other lights.
Over time it develops new behavioural patterns and a character, becoming so familiar with its surroundings that it can behave unpredictably if moved elsewhere.
"Layer manufacturing from my 3D software allows me to create seemingly impossible designs", said Ashuach.
"I use the EOS laser-sintering process because of the natural look, versatility and production qualities of the polyamide nylon".
"It enables the production of pieces that are aesthetically uncompromising and robust enough to be used functionally for their intended applications".
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