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The technologies collected in the Maker Commons tell a story about the exploration of emergent methods of planning, designing and building our shared future. Discover how leaders in the fields of rapid prototyping, 3D printing, digital modeling and more are pushing the envelope in their disciplines with these compelling new tools.
Building with Tomorrow’s Materials
Tomorrow’s Build highlights the expansion of Nexii, a British Columbia-based construction start up, into two Pennsylvania cities, Hazleton and Pittsburgh. In addition to their Nexiite material which reduces carbon pollution by 33%, the process of crafting and assembling buildings has been drastically accelerated via flat-packed, precision-built modules. The key to creating fast, strong and airtight solutions is extensive use of 3D modeling and AR-based prototyping
Mobilizing with 3D Scans
Using an Artec Eva 3D scanner, the CAMERA research team at University of Bath have done something incredible for one man: creating a previously impossible, custom-fitted liner for his prosthetic leg. This pioneering technique slashes time and cost off of the creation of prosthetic accessories by directly imaging a patient’s residuum.
All Pioneering People + Projects
Banner images by NASA, Madeline Gannon and Markus Kison found via the Free Media Library
How Do These Technologies IMPACT Society?
The Teaching and Learning with Technology IMPACT Deck is an exploratory, card-based game that aims to introduce students, faculty and staff of all ages and backgrounds to a wide variety of situations in which established and emerging technologies impact society.