Graphic designer Fabio Bartali had the idea to make a chocolate pilcrow (¶ = end of paragraph sign). With a few sketches, he came to the CabFabLab to figure out the best way to bring his project to life.
Our intern Sjors helped Fabio design a 3D model in SolidWorks. We then assisted Fabio in working with the CNC router to machine the positive mold for the silicone resin. This mold was used to create a negative silicone mold to produce the chocolate character.
Fabio sent the chocolate pilcrow to his clients as a holiday gift. This project was partly inspired by Hans Wisbrun’s ChocoPi project. And don’t forget to check out Fabio’s project log on his blog (in Dutch).
Fabio’s original sketch of the mold.
The rendered 3D model of the pilcrow mold in SolidWorks.
The finishing pass on the CNC router.
Pouring silicone into the master mold.
Liquid white chocolate solidifying inside the silicone molds.
The end product: plenty of chocolate pilcrows in 3 different types of chocolate!
Check out our photostream for more photos of the Chocolate Pilcrow and the process. We would love to hear about your ideas and projects regarding food fabrication. Let us know if you need any help with your next project!
Posted by Mark Kizelshteyn at 14:57 on 01/03/2010.
Categories: CNC router, cabfablab, machines.
Dutch students Emile Pop and Justin de Boer, from The Hague University (Haagse Hogeschool), are in the final stages of building their dream: The Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS, a 4 door “topless on demand” supercar.
The rear light fixtures were printed at the CabFabLab using the Dimension SST1200ES 3D printer. The Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS will be manufactured in a limited run of 20 cars. The rear light fixtures for the production run will be 3D printed due to the high cost of injection molded parts for such a small run. The transparent vacuum formed light cover and bent plastic interior were made at The Hague University (HHS).
After having built a “proof of concept” model of the rear light unit, Emile and Justin came back to the FabLab to print an improved version, for both the left and right side of the car. Adding up to a total of 6 3D jobs that took 75 hours. Luckily the Dutch supplier of the ABS plastic, SomaTech, was willing to help them out a bit by offering the required material at cost.
A part of the rear light unit — fresh out of the printer.
The light unit assembled along with the light cover.
The Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
Check out our photostream for more photos of The Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS and the development process.
Posted by Mark Kizelshteyn at 11:52 on 05/02/2010.
Categories: CNC router, Laser Cutter, cabfablab.
