FAB25 Conference - Day 07 Prusa Day
It is the 2nd last day of the FAB conference and today's talks and workshops were much more familiar to me than quantum. I spent a lot of time at the conference today, trying to soak in everything before it inevitably ends tomorrow.
Breakfast and Morning Talks
The founder of PRUSA - Josef Prusa. Used to be a DJ.
Next year's FAB2026 in Boston!
Collect my bag from the coat room...
Queue to the coat room
Boston lobsters spotted!
Portable work bench.
Folded form.
Ah, here is some context for the turtle.
3D printed busts at the Prusa showcase...
Fabricademy.
More of Fabricademy works.
And more fashion concepts.
Fashion details.
Interactive installations.
Nexus.
Iron man masks from the 3D prints finishing workshop
An example from the 3D prints finishing workshop
Spraying in action.
At the finishing workshop itself.
Atop the pavilions during a break between workshops.
Czech fun fair.
Winner winner, Czech chicken dinner!
Tried the Czech Bud. So so.
Breakfast - Always looking forward to it.
Virtual fire
One pic to send to family. Note to self: stop doing this without a stick.
80,000 Parts on 50 Prusa 3D Printers
Joel Telling is a passionate 3D printing enthusiast and content creator, widely known as "The 3D Printing Nerd." With a love for technology and hands-on innovation, Joel shares his knowledge through engaging YouTube videos, tutorials, and reviews. He explores the world of 3D printing, offering insights on machines, materials, and projects for both beginners and experts. Through his approachable style and extensive expertise, Joel has built a community of fellow makers, inspiring countless individuals to dive into the world of 3D printing.
3D Printed Bioinspired Soft Robots
Falk leads an independent group for bioinspired soft robotics at the University of Freiburg. With over a decade of experience in biomimetic research he is an expert in the transfer of biological principle into technical applications. He and his team created a variety of bioinspired and biomimetic devices using additive manufacturing. Including a fully 3D printed electronic free soft robotic walker inspired by a turtle. His goal is to make soft robotic more sustainable utilizing additive manufacturing and biological principles.
Lunch, Expo and Afternoon Workshops
Right after the talks, my friend Abdul accompanied me for lunch. Unfortunately, the Czech lunch contained pork and was not something he could eat. Regardless, after lunch was done, I did a bit of exploration of the expo, and then participated in 3 workshops. This is a record for me, since I usually just do one for the day. Maybe there is less conference left and so I wanted to make the most of it.
Lunch - Czech food. Pasta with a bit of pork and pickled vegetables.
One of the mobile Fab Labs
Skoda robo-dog.
An ABB drawing robot.
Cycling simulator. I felt so slow even though I was peddling hard.
Inside the mobile Fab Lab - Stuffy.
Folded form.
Turtle?
Pavilion C - Houses the Art and Design Expo
Robocop and Hellboy.
My Prusa loot.
3d printed products: from Ideation to Commercialization
Go from idea to functional business in one session! Learn how to split creative and manufacturing roles, optimise for production costs, and validate market demand. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll leave with a manufacturable product prototype and a clear path to sales - whether you’re a designer or an engineer.
Instructor: Alexander Iulius Vasilescu
25 year old nerd, with 10 years of printing, 4 of which professionally. Proud babysitter of 3 FDM and 2 resin printers. =) - Robotics BEng from Plymouth UK - nearly 2 years of e-Nable volunteering as designer for hand prosthetics. (enablingthefuture.org, hub.e-nable.com) - founder of 3Dapi, a 3d printing startup that connects designers with print farms
Finishing sprays.
Last workshop of the day.
Adopting 3D Printing in a Game Dev Studio
Larian Studios became a worldwide phenomenon after releasing the critically acclaimed RPG Baldur's Gate 3, and fans of the Divinity series fell even more in love with the Belgian team. But at Larian, it's not just about handsome bears and armor-clad CEOs. They love 3D printing, too, and they are here to talk about how 3D printers found their way into the studio.
Dinner
I ended the day with dinner at the food court with Abdul. Czech food this time and it was just right for all the overeating I'm doing.
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