How did the idea for KoKoX come about?
The idea for KoKoX (Construction-Concept-Future) began in 2018 after a visit from a friend.
He bought a 3D printer and brought me a sample.
Even though I have been working in the design and construction field for over 20 years, I was amazed at the quality of 3D printing.
Until now, in my opinion, 3D printing was not yet fully developed for end products without post-processing.
Here I was proven wrong.
After I informed myself extensively about quality, price and the organic plastic PLA, it was clear to me that there has been great progress in 3D printing in the last 5 years.
I have enough ideas for new products. They should always convey a product improvement or something heartfelt.
I liked that sustainable products made from organic material be produced.
KoKoX uses 3D printing to make personalized products real.
The problem I usually have with commercially available products is that I like the design, but not the color or size.
With KoKoX I want to speak directly to my customers and reflect their tastes and preferences in terms of size, color and the ability to add custom text.
Design freedom and the power of personalization
KoKoX unleashes design freedom from the designer's designs to the final product and offers a first insight into the future of customized production.
A critical step in our personalization journey is to deliver products that are as unique as our customers.
As designers, we were inspired by geometries from nature, architecture and technology to create complex shapes that are difficult or impossible to implement using conventional manufacturing methods.
This allows us to consider form in a way that was never possible before.
We offer our customers innovative options with which they can finally express their personality.
3D printing makes ecological sense primarily because it means that production can be tailored to specific needs.
According to a study, it is one of the twelve technologies that will change the world.
In the future, we will no longer just produce individual prototypes, but rather products will be manufactured in series.
We invite you to accompany us on this journey.
The material of KoKoX products:
All products at KoKoX are printed using 3D printers made of bioplastic (PLA).
The specialist agency “Renewable Raw Materials e. V.” (FNR) attests that the raw material has great potential for long-lasting products.
PLA is made from corn starch and whey and is a bioplastic. It has no negative impact on the environment.
Features:
- high modulus of elasticity
- high scratch resistance
- high resistance to oils, fats and alcohol
- certified compostability
- Approved under food law
- water-repellent
- flame retardant
- conditional weather resistance
- Temperature resistant -10° to +40°
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM): PLA is heated and formed into the desired product using the fused deposition process.
PLA is currently the material group with the greatest volume potential within bioplastics.
Polylactide (PLA) is produced from corn via a multi-step synthesis. Corn is fermented to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized into PLA.
Due to its physical and mechanical properties, PLA is well suited as a replacement for petroleum-based thermoplastics.
PLA is one of the most popular and important printing materials available for FDM 3D printers.
It is easy to work with and the material is suitable for toys, household items and Christmas cookie cutters.
Since PLA becomes soft from around 60-70°, it is not advisable to put items in the dishwasher or in the car in summer.
PLA is transparent, crystalline, stiff and has high mechanical strength. It can be processed using conventional thermoplastic processes.
PLA is stable indefinitely at room temperature and normal environmental conditions.
Further possible applications:
- Architectural models
- Volume and functional models
- toys
- household items
- Drinking cup
