Now this is some seriously cool stuff. The folks over at FormLabs decided to try a little experiment to test the optical clarity of their clear resin. It’s pretty damn clear.
Using their own slicing software, PreForm, [Craig Broady] printed the lens piece in an orientation that would maximize resin flow around the lens to help prevent defects, keeping it as smooth as possible.
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Tomi Engdahl says:
3D Printed Lenses Open Up Possibilities
http://hackaday.com/2014/12/13/3d-printed-lenses-open-up-possibilities/
Now this is some seriously cool stuff. The folks over at FormLabs decided to try a little experiment to test the optical clarity of their clear resin. It’s pretty damn clear.
Using their own slicing software, PreForm, [Craig Broady] printed the lens piece in an orientation that would maximize resin flow around the lens to help prevent defects, keeping it as smooth as possible.
Printing Lenses on the Form 1+ 3D Printer
http://formlabs.com/en/company/blog/2014/09/24/lenses-3D-printed-formlabs/