How can we help?

We don't just sell machines...

Custom Machine Building

With a strong background in engineering we are able to provide custom solutions to custom needs.

3D Printing Service

Have unique part/s that you'd like to make in glass?

We are able to print in a variety of colours from a variety of materials. As we produce the filament and print from a digital design there are heaps of options.

Research

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We work closely with many Universities and research projects to push the limits of what is possible with glass.

We have helped many companies investigate various topics including optics, sensors and even environment conservation. Have a unique research project? We'd love to hear about it!

Custom Tool Paths

We have a great network of designers so are able to produce custom toolpaths to create all sorts of amazing pieces.

The part shown is a scaled model of the Qaammat Pavilion designed by architect Konstantin Arkitekter. The toolpath was designed by architect and design Nitsan Bartov to create the special formed textured surface. Click here to learn more.

Education / Events

Yes, education is a HUGE part of what we do. Through events and engagement with education institutes we are able to teach our methods and learn together with those in the glass world.

We love meeting and teaching those about our digital glass fabrication methods.

If you are a University or glass studio (or just passionate about glass) we would love to hear from you!

Machine Learning

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We are proud to share ‘SciGlass Sage’, a glass property predictor and generator tool, using AI machine learning.

Enter the chemical makeup of a glass to predict its properties. Alternatively, you can generate a chemical composition based off your desired properties.

Credit: Manuwai Korber for the fantastic work in collating the data and programming the software. Click here to access this amazing tool.

Filament Production

We are able to manipulate many types of glass. Most commonly soda lime from glass blowing waste is used, however we can use bottled glass, optical grade glass, and even more exotic glasses such as boro-silicate and non silicon based glasses.

If you have a glass you'd like to turn into glass rods we can help!

Let's work together

We don't just sell machines...

3D Printer Capabilities

Our printer is capable of many things with only some key features shown below...

Multi-Contour

Custom Tool Paths

Multi-Coloured Prints

Spiral (vase mode) Printing

Textured Surfaces

Infill

Multi-Wall

Solid Layers

Printing on Sheet Glass

Overhangs

Key Design Requirements

The most important features are...

Layer Height

Our standard machine uses a nozzle outlet of 1.5mm in diameter. That means:

Maximum layer height: 1.5mm
Minimum layer height: 0.25mm generally. We have printed 0.1mm in some cases

Size

Our standard Maple 3 has a build volume of approximately:

Width: 170mm
Depth: 200mm
Height: 300mm

Line Width

Our standard nozzle outlet is 1.5mm. That means a single line extrusion width has to be:

Maximum: Generally, 2-3mm (we have printed up to 7mm in some cases)
Minimum: 1.5mm (but can be less for experimental controlled failure printing / stringing with fibres of glass)

Contours

Single contour prints work the best as the flow of glass is kept constant. The more starting and stopping the more chances problems arise.

This said, as we use glass filament as our input material we can start and stop printing, meaning we can create some very cool things in glass!

Overhang

Generally, we try to limit any printed overhang to 45 degrees.

As glass is printed very hot, and geometries change, this is a guide, and will always depend on the geometry and print settings used.

For instance, larger layer heights mean bigger overhangs.

Part Geometry

3D printing glass requires the part to have a flat (relatively simple shape) base to adhere to the print bed.

Further, ideally the part should be stable meaning the base area can support the height of the part when the machine is moving it around.

We would love to hear from you!

If you'd like to discuss our services please email us:

info@mapleglassprinting.com