Hong Kong designer launches all-in-one 3D printed custom glasses MONO
Hong Kong designer launches all-in-one 3D printed custom glasses MONO
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It should be an item (or jewelry) that is common on people's bodies in addition to clothing, shoes and hats.
It has a simple structure and beautiful decorative effect, which can be said to be suitable for 3D printing to show its personalized design charm.
Therefore, many designers and companies have carried out various explorations in this aspect.
Tiangongshe has also reported several related cases before.
Recently, a design company called ITUM in Hong Kong brought its own design of 3D printed glasses frame MONO,
And launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.
Their selling point is that they can be tailored to the consumer's head size.
According to ITUM, the size match between the frame and the wearer,
Being able to significantly improve the comfort of wearing should be considered a basic performance.
But it has not been noticed for a long time.
The emergence of 3D printing technology has brought the best solution to this problem.
"If clothes and shoes are available in sizes, why can't glasses?" So the company declared.
ITUM was founded by a designer and a registered optician.
It originated from the fact that designer Edmond Wong often struggled with finding the right pair of glasses
Because he claimed that his head was bigger than the average one.
The company's "3D printing for everyone" system is based on each person's unique facial structure,
The system acquires three measurements that are critical to the comfort of the glasses
This includes the width of the front frame, the depth of the nose pads, and the length of the sideburns.
Each indicator can be divided into three categories: small, medium or large,
ITUM will combine them and create a 3-digit code to refer to a specific facial structure.
In addition, the uniqueness of ITUM's 3D printed glasses is still there.
It doesn't have any parts that are completely one-piece – so it's called MONO.
The designer did not use any fasteners and hinges, etc., and the whole glasses were printed at one time.
It makes use of the basic physical properties of the material to achieve the opening of the temples.
Despite the use of a sturdy nylon material, the temples are able to bend in all directions.
Overall, the MONO collection includes 5 large frame styles,
Each model includes a small collection of sunglasses and myopia (prescription) lenses.
For sunglasses, IUN uses polycarbonate material,
It has great brightness and resistance to shattering, and provides strong UV400 protection.
The company hopes to raise $30,000 for its MONO series of 3D-printed frames.
A pair of 3D printed MONO optical frames starts at $99,
Sunglasses frames, on the other hand, are slightly more expensive and cost upwards of $119.
"Although the frames of MONO are 3D printed, we do need to meet the low order quantity to produce accessories,
For example, lenses, housings, and lens cloths, as well as paying for various expenses such as product development, operation, and patent applications. ”
The company explained.
The company hopes to be able to deliver tailor-made MONO to users when summer arrives.
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