About 1x1 Systems
The urgency of now
The climate crisis urges us to come up with sustainable solutions, and to live in accordance with the planet’s boundaries. Incorporating circular design principles supports our efforts to create a livable future. By encouraging the use of local, repurposed materials we circumvent reliance on mass production while minimizing waste. Producing individual, modular goods eliminates the problem of surplus items clogging up warehouses and landfills.
The climate crisis urges us to come up with sustainable solutions, and to live in accordance with the planet’s boundaries. Incorporating circular design principles supports our efforts to create a livable future. By encouraging the use of local, repurposed materials we circumvent reliance on mass production while minimizing waste. Producing individual, modular goods eliminates the problem of surplus items clogging up warehouses and landfills.
Benefits of 3D printing
3D printing democratizes the way in which things are made. We push this technology beyond the production of gimmicky items with a DIY look and feel, instead using it to create relevant products with a distinct aesthetic. Both in terms of cost and sustainability, 3D printing is the best solution for creating highly customized, unique products and parts. In the future, we will expand our capabilities and applications by using other rapid prototyping technologies, like laser-cutting and CNC milling.
3D printing democratizes the way in which things are made. We push this technology beyond the production of gimmicky items with a DIY look and feel, instead using it to create relevant products with a distinct aesthetic. Both in terms of cost and sustainability, 3D printing is the best solution for creating highly customized, unique products and parts. In the future, we will expand our capabilities and applications by using other rapid prototyping technologies, like laser-cutting and CNC milling.
Parametric design
All our 3D printed parts are parametric, meaning they do not scale linearly, but according to predefined algorithms. This creates dynamic, instead of static components, which allows you to use parts of any size to start building your product. The connectors are designed so that they can connect to the parts you choose to use, by adjusting just a few parameters. Since the design is based on mathematical equations, rather than predefined shapes, you can create countless variations within the constraints of a design.
All our 3D printed parts are parametric, meaning they do not scale linearly, but according to predefined algorithms. This creates dynamic, instead of static components, which allows you to use parts of any size to start building your product. The connectors are designed so that they can connect to the parts you choose to use, by adjusting just a few parameters. Since the design is based on mathematical equations, rather than predefined shapes, you can create countless variations within the constraints of a design.
Modularity
Modular design ensures that all parts of a product can be easily repaired, replaced, or reused in other products. We design everything according to this principle. Our designs are based on standard materials or semi-finished goods (like screws, tubes or light bulbs), combined with custom 3D-printed connectors. Only these key connecting parts are realized with 3D printing, making our products bigger and more utilitarian than most things made with this technology. On our site, we provide tips to repair products or reuse parts. You can use our community section to find a local craftsperson to help you.
Modular design ensures that all parts of a product can be easily repaired, replaced, or reused in other products. We design everything according to this principle. Our designs are based on standard materials or semi-finished goods (like screws, tubes or light bulbs), combined with custom 3D-printed connectors. Only these key connecting parts are realized with 3D printing, making our products bigger and more utilitarian than most things made with this technology. On our site, we provide tips to repair products or reuse parts. You can use our community section to find a local craftsperson to help you.
Roadmap to circularity
Our products are designed so that all components can be either sourced locally, or 3D-printed on demand. This gives you access to the entire value chain. By creating modular designs, we encourage circular production: parts can easily be replaced or reused. We recommend up-cycling parts before buying new ones. To help navigate material choices, you can find sustainability tips in our manuals, as well as pros and cons for every part you choose. In the near future we aspire to unify the configurator, marketplace, and production facilitation within a single, cohesive online platform. It is our goal to offer a system that is actually fully circular, including viable end-of-life strategies.
Our products are designed so that all components can be either sourced locally, or 3D-printed on demand. This gives you access to the entire value chain. By creating modular designs, we encourage circular production: parts can easily be replaced or reused. We recommend up-cycling parts before buying new ones. To help navigate material choices, you can find sustainability tips in our manuals, as well as pros and cons for every part you choose. In the near future we aspire to unify the configurator, marketplace, and production facilitation within a single, cohesive online platform. It is our goal to offer a system that is actually fully circular, including viable end-of-life strategies.
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