biopolymer printing

Sara Codarin

The project Biopolymer Printing is a study in robotic fabrication that resides at the intersection of digital design, automation, and craft. The study delves into a sequence of one-off robotically fabricated two-and-a-half-dimensional drawings crafted using a plant-based bio gel, a material that allows for manipulation in a space that straddles the boundary between two-dimensional and three-dimensional realms. This approach diverges from standard digital fabrication methods, where digital inputs are directly translated into physical outcomes without deviation. Instead, this project engages in a translation process that necessitates adjustments and negotiation in redefining design-to-fabrication techniques by employing a 6-axis tabletop robot integrated with an Arduino-enabled extruder. This method underscores a re-evaluation of how digital designs are realized physically, emphasizing the role of adaptability and innovation in the face of material and technological constraints.

ACSA