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This week a crowdsourced, 3D printed sculpture will be unveiled in Edmonton, Alberta. The 3D printed sculpture project was launched last year by a company called PrintToPeer, in Calgary, Alberta. They have crowd sourced hundreds of pieces to contribute to the sculpture. The pieces have come from places like Puerto Rico, China, Colombia, the Netherlands, the United States, Japan, and all over Canada. Now 3D Hubs, PrinttoPeer, and RepWrap Warehouse have joined in the effort, here in Edmonton. The point of this project is to use this sculpture to bring attention to 3D printing and to allow the global community to contribute to an amazing project. The sculpture is rightfully named “Linked” as it demonstrates the interconnected nature that this community has through technology. This project shows the power of technology and shines a light on the incredible 3D printing community around the world.
Mia Carlucci, a student teacher at Vernon Barford Junior High, heard of this project and was inspired by the objectives the project implied. The interconnected nature, technology and community spirit would be excellent lessons for the students. This realisation embarked a four week club that was centered around creating a mini sculpture that would later be joined with the larger sculpture “Linked” on December 18th 2014.
The club consisted of four sessions. Throughout them the students learned about 3D printing, modelling, and the restriction and benefits of the technology. The students were extremely engaged and fascinated by the printer that Colin Pischke, the COO of RepWrap Warehouse, brought into demonstrate weekly for the students. Pischke’s wealth of knowledge served as a platform for the student’s journey through the four weeks. With the final day the students were able to send their links to print through 3D Hubs. 3D Hubs was extremely generous as they sponsored the student’s involvement by covering the cost to have the links printed through various hubs in the city. Without the involvement of the local experts and 3D Hubs this project would not have been possible. The students and leaders of the 3D printing club at Vernon Barford are extremely thankful that they were able to have this experience.
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Hi Colin, thanks for sharing the Linked sculpture story with us! It’s a very cool project and I’m happy to hear that the 3D Hubs community was part of it. We’ll definitely spread the word about this! Right, guys? @Simona @JulieSillam @Gfisherwils
