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Hyphae lamp

Description

2 lamps in WSF

Video

3D View

Shapeways Computer Generated Image

detail

several hyphae lamps

The Hyphae lamp is a series of organic table lamps based on how veins form in leaves. Each lamp is a completely one-of-a-kind design 3D-printed in nylon plastic. The lamps are lit by eco-friendly LED's and cast dramatic branching shadows on the wall and ceiling.

Video
watch it grow at http://vimeo.com/nervoussystem/hyphaelamp

About Hyphae
Hyphae is a collection of 3D printed artifacts constructed of rhizome-like networks. Inspired by the vein structures that carry fluids through organisms from the leaves of plants to our own circulatory systems, we created a simulation which uses physical growth principles to build sculptural, organic structures. Starting from an initial seed and a surface, we grow a hierarchical network where nodes constantly branch and merge. The densely interconnected structure is at once airy and strong.

Lighting Specifications
The lamp comes with an eco-friendly 3-watt 200 lumen LED light fixture with three bright Cree LED's that will last for 6 years of continuous use. It is UL-listed and works off a 120V or 240V outlet.

Please contact us at http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/contact.php to receive the lighting components for the lamp. We will send them to you free of charge if you purchase the lamp shade.

cm: 13.56 w x 13.52 d x 19.9 h

in: 5.3 w x 5.3 d x 7.8 h

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Beautifully and accurately mimicks a few of the reasons I'm involved in science. Maybe I'll be back for one when my wallet's in order. Have you guys ever thought of developing a similar ceiling light fixture?

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2011-12-01 05:22:42 by Zippity

heh i actually really like this if only it wasn't so pricey damn

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2011-11-19 04:04:31 by kai199025

@FreakingRiddle $500-$700 USD for a lamp is typical for the custom lighting industry. Many new developments will pay MUCH more for fixtures.

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2011-10-23 21:27:56 by rolkaluke

3d-printing is not an inexpensive way to produce objects but it does allow you to create things you can't create any other way :)

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2011-10-14 15:51:24 by nervoussystem

@nervoussystem, My pc says 535 euro (during a world wide economic crysis, yes, they are too much for a lamp even it is one of kind sculpure) and except that do you know how many visitors does the site have each day (average) cause i just found it and im very interested of it! :)

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2011-10-14 15:43:56 by FreakingRiddle

Hello Drieze we wrote our own software in c++ to grow the lamps.

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2011-10-14 15:29:19 by nervoussystem

Hello FreakingRiddle. They cost 600usd which is ~432 euro. I think that's quite reasonable for a one of a kind sculpture / lamp. We've sold a lot of them through our website.

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2011-10-14 15:28:21 by nervoussystem

Hmmm, this is very stunning but who is able to spend 716 euro on a lamp? I don't want to be bad or negative but I'm just wondering....has anyone bought this?

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2011-10-14 15:07:57 by FreakingRiddle

Wow ! It's really amazing ! How can you come to such a virtual model ? What programs do you use ?? Really interesting !

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2011-10-02 11:59:29 by Drieze