OREANDA-NEWS. August 08, 2016.
Stratasys
Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing
solutions company, today announced the company is teaming with Atlanta's
Millennium Gate Museum to resurrect one of the rarest pieces of art in
Ancient Greece - led by the true-to-life realism of 3D printing. Working
alongside the 3DCenter at
Kennesaw State University and backed by the
power of a Stratasys Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer, the team is
unveiling a near-exact 3D printed replica of one of the "Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World" - the Statue of Zeus at
Olympia. This project
represents one of the larger 3D printed classical works re-created via
advanced Fused Deposition Modeling.
Imagined by sculptor Phidias in 432 B.C., the initial structure was
designed on a wood frame with gold and ivory panels. Taking more than 12
years to construct, the ancient statue honored King of the Greek Gods,
Zeus. It was destroyed in a fire during the 5th Century A.D.,
and artists and historians have struggled to recreate its presence for
modern times. With a unique ability to maximize production-grade
thermoplastics to create strong, dimensionally stable, and accurate 3D
printed parts - Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing
technology was the impetus to overcome these challenges. See
the full re-creation of this treasured statue.
"Artists around the world are being liberated by the full-fledged
realism made possible by Stratasys 3D printing technology. Having the
capacity to design and 3D print using highly durable materials with
complex geometries and the highest levels of accuracy, museums can
re-introduce some of history's most treasured works," said
Sig Behrens,
General Manager of Global Education, Stratasys. "Teaming with Stratasys,
institutions are completely transforming education and learning - as
students and museum visitors are now able to grasp the power of
forgotten classic art. 3D printing is the very impetus sparking a highly
realistic learning experience - ensuring these essential pieces of
history are never again forgotten."
Creating and Innovating with Industrial Strength, Durability and Scale
For massive recreations like the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Fortus
900mc Production 3D Printer ensures artists can build these large parts
with an enhanced degree of speed and scale - up to 3x faster than
traditional 3D processes. Offering maximum flexibility, creators can
easily fine-tune performance and speed - achieving more realistic parts,
generating complex designs and producing the smooth finish artwork
requires. With the durability of production-grade thermoplastics, museum
creators were guaranteed the resulting statue was highly stable to
remain intact during the most challenging environments.
Re-Introducing the World to Classic Work
Additive manufacturing is making this rare statue available for the
first time in several thousand years. Based on an initial image of the
piece, designers translated the rendering into a CAD file using 3D
modeling software. Actual production was achieved via an additive
approach - laying successive material layers until the 3D print was
complete. With the final replica standing at 6 feet tall, the work is
being unveiled in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of
the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games.
"Throughout history, there are always instances where the most precious
works of art get destroyed or broken. In the past, this disappearance
meant items were lost forever. That's why we're so heavily invested in
the artistic value of 3D printing," said
Jeremy Kobus, Director of The
Gate Museum. "Committed to working at the intersection of technology and
art, we see the tremendous potential of 3D printing for educational
applications. Teaming with Stratasys and KSU's 3DCenter, our hope is to
deliver creations far too few have even tried to attempt."
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia will be the centerpiece of the museum's
newest exhibit "The Games: Ancient Olympia to Atlanta to Rio", opening
August 20, 2016. The event features a range of Greek artifacts from The
Hearst Castle Collection in San Simeon, CA and the Michael C. Carlos
Museum in Atlanta, GA. Underlying the exhibition will be an exploration
of 3D printing as a recognized art form - and as an effective tool for
the preservation of historical artifacts.
For more than 25 years, Stratasys
Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) has been a defining force and dominant
player in 3D printing and additive manufacturing - shaping the way
things are made. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot,
Israel, the company empowers customers across a broad range of vertical
markets by enabling new paradigms for design and manufacturing. The
company's solutions provide customers with unmatched design freedom and
manufacturing flexibility - reducing time-to-market and lowering
development costs, while improving designs and communications. Stratasys
subsidiaries include MakerBot and SolidScape, and the Stratasys
ecosystem includes 3D printers for prototyping and production; a wide
range of 3D printing materials; parts on-demand via Stratasys Direct
Manufacturing; strategic consulting and professional services; the
GrabCAD platform with over 3 million professional users; and the
Thingiverse and GrabCAD communities with over 2 million 3D printable
files for free designs. With more than 2,700 employees and 800 granted
or pending additive manufacturing patents, Stratasys has received more
than 30 technology and leadership awards. Visit us online at: www.stratasys.com
or http://blog.stratasys.com/,
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