Basic information on how to use a clayprinter.

Information and registration for using the clay printers at BURG: Link

For what?

Clay printing makes it possible to quickly turn digital models into physical objects and to produce items for a wide variety of applications. It reshapes traditional prototyping processes by allowing complex forms to be translated into the physical realm with speed and precision. Thanks to its significantly shorter printing times compared to conventional PLA or ABS methods, objects or small batches can be created much more quickly.

Prerequisites and Safety Instructions

• Before operating the clay printer, a briefing on how to use the machine must be completed.
• The location of the emergency exits and the first-aid kit must be known.
• The workspace must be free of obstacles
• Only use the compressor with a pressure regulator.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended: tie back long hair and avoid wearing chains or loose accessories.
• Never reach into the interior of the printer while it is operating.

How?

• Illustrated guide for using the clay printers at BURG (GER): Link
• A tutorial providing a detailed overview of different clay printers, their technical features, as well as information on clay mixture and creating 3D printing files. (EN): Link 

Access
A mobile ceramic 3D printer is available for both the Design and Art departments. Information and registration for using the clay printers at BURG: Link
 

Documentations, literature and book recommendations

• Journal of 3D printing researcher and artist Jonathan Keep (EN): Link
• Comprehensive ceramic 3D printing wiki with introductions and projects on the topic of clay printing EN): Link
• What a Mesh: Documentation on the topic of function-oriented clayprinting (GER): Link
• Book Advanced 3D Printing with Grasshopper®: Clay and FDM Paperback by D. Diego Garcia Cuevas and D. Gianluca Pugliese
   

Other professionals in the field of clayprinting:

• Tom Lauerman
• Hilda Piazzolla
• Jolie Ngo
• Olivier van Herpt
• Bold design
• Alterfact
• Nico Conti
• Additive Addicted
• Piotr Wasniowski
• Symbiotic Spaces