3D printing technology has come a long way. . .
Years ago, we saw 3D printers creating a variety of household items like bolts, cups, sporks, and hammers. And now we see that the technology has been incorporated into dozens of different industries in the market today. We can see chefs using 3D printing technology to create chocolate deserts, building companies using them to create houses, health companies using them to print body parts, and they've also now made their way into the cremation business.
The funeral business and overall experience has changed some over the years, though industry experts still say it's in desperate need of an overhaul. But in the way of cremation or traditional burial options etc, we have seen an expansion when it comes to what sort of options are available and becoming more widely accepted. There has been an increase in popularity surrounding Viking burials, biodegradable urn options, and even some funeral experiences which provide a trip to space.
But now, it turns out that you can use 3D printing technology in order to turn the remains of your loved one into a piece of jewelry. The question is, would you?.
The company behind the idea is a Spanish company known as Narbon and they say that they have created a 3D memories service which will allow consumers, if they are interested, to print out and create a unique ceramic object that uses ashes of their loved one (see above image), which the 3D printer uses in order to create the product.
You can choose what color you want and what design and then the ashes are supposed to be shipped in an urn to their facility where they get mixed with porcelain, along with other materials, to create the jewelry product.
The funeral and cremation space is probably one of the last market areas where one would expect to see the 3D printing technology end up, but the technology obviously has incredible potential. Narbon is pioneering innovative new products within the funeral sector and it's interesting to see 3D printing technology make its way into this space; who knows where it might end up next.
3D printing is already changing manufacturing in a very big way and it's evident that this technology is going to be quite prevalent in the near future. This technology has been credited as being one of the most important technologies of our time and there is no secret as to why that is when you see the many different ways that the technology can be used to create products that help to better our lives.
From clothing, houses, and toys, to cars, and body parts, 3D printing technology is greatly changing the way that we produce things. 3D printing technology is enabling the consumer to bring the manufacturing process right into their own home or business. And they can then turn to that printer and print a solution when they need something like a hammer or even when they need a new pair of braces for example, it's incredibly versatile.
The 3D printing market is expected to thrive in the coming years, estimated to hit around $32 billion or more by 2023.
Pics:
Autodesk via autodesk.com/redshift/history-of-3d-printing/
Narbon via Vocativ
Pixabay
Sources:
http://www.vocativ.com/441767/3d-printing-with-cremated-ashes/
http://narbon.com/3dmemories/
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170811-narbons-3d-memories-transforms-the-ashes-of-the-deceased-into-ceramic-objects--from-vases-to-jewelry.html
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20161222-deloitte-report-3d-printing-market-worth-205b-by-2020-desktop-3d-printing-still-important.html
https://www.autodesk.com/redshift/history-of-3d-printing/
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/3d-printing-market-worth-3278-billion-usd-by-2023-2017-07-05-11203317
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I have been using this to produce disposable forceps handles and knife holders in my surgery..completely has revolutionized the world we live and work! Good Post!
I'll pass on wearing a dead person around my neck. That's would be creepy. I'd be afraid I'd have that person's ghost with me all the time watching me. I remember a while back a company turning dead pets into jewelry. The 3-D printing element is an interesting way of using the technology though.
Wonderful... This will be one of the technology trends in the future, so the development of technology is not limited to gadgets or computers only
Wow, that's creepy!
Now I must state in my will that I do not want to become a jewel after my death! :D
After the birth of printing books became widespread. Hence everyone throughout Europe devoted himself to the study of literature... Every year, especially since 1563, the number of writings published in every field is greater than all those produced in the past thousand years. The Paracelsians have created medicine anew and the Copernicans have created astronomy anew. I really believe that at last the world is alive, indeed seething, and that the stimuli of these remarkable conjunctions did not act in vain..
It's an interesting idea. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it. It's simply a matter of personal choice. I for one choose cremation over the typical burial, and I like the idea of having other choices other than an urn. Technology is giving us a variety of choices now, which I think is good. I've seen paintings, pottery, gems, and even tree pods offered now as options.
No thanks, I don't want to be reincarnated as an everyday item. Lol! :D
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It was the best idea ever buying a 3D printer , it's good for innovation and projects if you are working for models for a company
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How about turning them into a green cracker?
It's amazing what can be done with 3D printing, the sky is the limit from here.
All I can say, respect the dead. Don't make fun out of their remains. Let them rest in peace.
this is amazing
thank you !!
One day we will be printing digital food
Yikes! I'm all for 3D printing but I think this goes a bit too far! Whatever happened to a nice ceramic urn?? Kids these days!
Very cool, as long it's not going to be misused and more stuff will end up in the leadfield, or worse, making more weapons. On the positive side, it can be used to build houses in third world countries from recycled materials. Everything can be used for good or evil, that is up to us and our level of consciousness. So will see. Nevertheless, great article 😊
This is genius!
Tienes razón, la impresión 3D, tiene un gran potencial, desgraciadamente esta tecnología se esta utilizando para hacer armas, que son de materiales in-detectables por los métodos tradicionales (detector de metal). Por otro lado me parece una opción interesante, para recordar a tus seres queridos, imaginemos no un adorno cualquiera, si no mas bien una obra de arte que perdurara en el tiempo, seria como dar vida eterna a nuestros restos
An interesting story of the development of 3D printing. We live in a magnificent age of different technologies))
Wonder if that's a good or bad thing...but it sure sounds cool and interesting.
creepy thing
this is amazing, in 3-D you can print what you want in the perfect way. Good job keep going. @doitvoluntarily
Feakin crazy world we live in. What ever floats your boat they say.
I have been hearing of some of this but not of the cremation process wow I can't believe everything those three D printers can do, thanks for the great read as always I like to be informed and read things that make me more knowledgeable have a great night 😊
A rather interesting innovation. I'm quite sure my generation would find this quite acceptable.
For me personally, I would definitely consider this option of 'burial' over ashes in an urn as it is more compact and cleaner. I would not wear the jewellery piece though (unless I decided to live permanently on the move). It would more likely sit in a drawer or on a mantelpiece as a beautiful display piece.
Then again, if I had land, why not convert the person's remains into a tree (when the concept is accepted by law, that is?)? http://www.earthporm.com/bye-bye-coffins-these-organic-burial-pods-turn-your-loved-ones-into-trees/
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Nice Post !. It is crazy what you can do with a 3d Printer. You can even print your own gun !.
3D printing is something that fascinates me. I'd like to see one in action, live. I've seen them on TV, but I want to be upfront and seeing it close up.