Componentized 3D Printed Chair

NEXI is a componentized 3D printed chair.
This chair is designed as a set of nodes and connectors with a continuous fabric seat and back. By segmenting the chair into smaller parts it can be printed using ultra-fine layers, packaged, and delivered more economically than a monolithic print. It also allows for better quality control and replacement of individual parts if damaged.
This video documents the design process with some tips for those interested in pursuing a similar design. The prototype shown in the video is printed at 75% scale using PLA on the MakerBot Replicator 2. A follow-up video will be posted once the prototype is complete.
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[@SurprisedCrane-ub3xe]

Beautiful work. Amazing rendering. Really looking forward for a follow up completion video on this. Please do share updates if possible on the design

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks for tuning in - Completing the chair is nearing the top of my to do list. I will certainly post updates.

[@rakanal.2925]

These type of designs always fascinate me its great to have a tech where people with the less skill able to do this types of thing ( of course i means my self by thr less skilled)

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks for your interest 🤘

[@Cherokeeseeker]

Beautiful work. Great video. Thank you

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mikewaskewicz]

Awesome project! Looking forward to the follow-up. Good luck!

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks for the positivity 🤘

[@raymondmcgreal2635]

That is beautiful use of Sketchup! Great project

[@StephenCoorlas]

Hey, thanks so much. It's not always the tool that limits us, but our own imagination. But, sometimes the tool

[@dpgedward5947]

Nice work Stephen

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jans7237]

Awesome project!

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks - It's a hobby project, hoping to finish it one day 🤘

[@_guiborg]

beautiful

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks so much - It's a work in progress

[@robskiday]

This looks like a beautiful project - have you managed to progress with the design and prototype?

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thank you - I haven't been able to prioritize it's completion, but it's been heavy on my mind lately, so I will be carving out time to finish it soon. Thanks again for the kind words.

[@Pedro-tg9vd]

This is amazing! Do you have an update?
I'm also working on something similar, 3 years in now.. it is harder than i tought!

[@StephenCoorlas]

Hey! Unfortunately no, I've had other focuses distracting me from completing this, but I will be getting around to it this spring so stayed tuned. Would love to see your progress as well!

[@luigiCarleo4911]

Great concept! Can one buy the connectors from you? If so where?

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thank you! I don't have these available for purchase yet. But once I do I will let you know!

[@monalavasani6942]

Amazing work 👌👌👌

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thank you!

[@nagendramishra8947]

This is plastic chair
Can you build a 3d printed wooden chair
All made up of wood ?

[@StephenCoorlas]

Although there is research in 3D Printed wood, it would probably be better to CNC mill forms like these to create a chair design like this.

[@nagendramishra8947]

@@StephenCoorlas i read news about isreali company has invented wooden ink for 3d printers
And now you can print wooden furniture with it 🤷‍♂️

[@StephenCoorlas]

@@nagendramishra8947 yes, I’ve seen the “wood ink” as well. It’s interesting. Although I would prefer seeing the natural wood grain exposed through a CNC process