Portaprint

A mobile 3D printer with no print size restriction

Date
2019
Description
PortaPrint is a mobile 3D printer that prints as it drives around. It can print without CAD - using vision control to follow and extrude on top of lines drawn by the user. This solves two limitations with FDM printing - the print size limit and CAD skill gap.
Activity
Industrial Design
CAD modelling and rendering
Vision control algorithm application
Electronic engineering
Product video presentation
Business Strategy
Market research
Financial projection
Outcome
It has emerged from 10k+ entries, and won the gold award (best concept) in the Zayton Cup International Design Competition. The team of 6 key skill leaders of HC will be receiving the cash prize of 100k CNY (about £11k).