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Finalists Have Been Chosen for the Purmundus Challenge 2021

Under the motto “Innovations in progress”, the Purmundus Challenge is taking place for the ninth time this year. The competition aims to honor the most innovative projects from the fields of medicine, biotechnology, 4D printing, VR, robotics, renewable energy, mechani

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Under the motto “Innovations in progress”, the Purmundus Challenge is taking place for the ninth time this year. The competition aims to honor the most innovative projects from the fields of medicine, biotechnology, 4D printing, VR, robotics, renewable energy, mechanical and plant engineering, e-mobility and drive technology. Last year, HUHN cycles was able to take home the Purmundus Challenge Trophy from Formnext Connect. The company showcased a 3D-printed bicycle frame made of titanium and was able to impress the jury on all points. But the jury is also expecting exciting ideas this year, with the 35 finalists already announced. They will present their projects at Formnext, and the winners will be chosen on November 18. We have taken a closer look at some of the finalists and are curious to see whether one in our selection will also convince the jury!

Phygital Icon from BMW

With Phygital Icon, BMW aims to innovate the dashboard and in particular the instrument panel. The company is relying on 3D printing to produce the V-shaped structure. Thanks to the use of this technology, the responsible designers Matthias Seitz, Sophie Richter and Lee Chung Kyo want to integrate a real eye-catcher into the interior of the automobile of the future, such as the i Vision Circular. The crystalline body impresses with visual depth, light effects and a nerve-like structure – the aim is to achieve a “phygital experience” (mix of physical and digital).

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BushBot Chair by Stephan Heinrich

Stephan Heinrich is a German designer whose work includes DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing). In his works, he uses robotic processes to develop architectural structures. His BushBot Chair relies on a kinetic, passive robotic furniture design and is based on the concept of the NASA Bush Robot Study. This is a hypothetical concept of a device that can grasp any body, regardless of its geometry. This is exactly what the BushBot Chair is supposed to do. Whether the chair is also comfortable? You could find out for yourself at Formnext!