Multiuse Glass Case

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We designed a multi-functional case that holds glasses, wallets, and pens. This innovative design meets the need to carry various essentials in one place. The interior space is spacious enough to accommodate both sunglasses and regular eyewear simultaneously. Until now, glass cases were primarily used for protecting eyewear without any additional functionality. Our proposal offers a radical shift by incorporating a wallet and pen holder into the case. As digital payments become increasingly popular, carrying credit cards becomes more practical than physical cash. The fusion of technological innovation with semantic change is crucial in product design. Every technology possesses multiple meanings, some of which can be revolutionary but not immediately apparent. Our multi-use glass case seamlessly combines a groundbreaking meaning shift with 3D printing technology, leading to a "Technology Epiphany" as Robert Verganti suggests. We collaborated with fellow student Kosmaras Asterios on this project for the International Hellenic University's product innovation course. Print Settings: Printer: 3D Touch Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: Low Resolution Notes: Print items vertically for optimal results. The two parts were printed using IHU's 3D Touch printer during the 81st HELEXPO. To save time, we opted for low-quality prints, which surprisingly yielded excellent results. However, FDM printers can sometimes struggle with oversized components at low resolutions. We overcame this challenge through careful post-processing, using a rasp to refine the edges. After fitting the two parts together perfectly, we achieved our desired outcome within 8 hours of printing time. The final object's mass will be approximately 211.76 grams if printed with solid infill. However, since our design requires density, we opted for a 50% reduction in mass, resulting in 105.88 grams. We chose PLA as the primary material due to its widespread use in 3D printing. The average density of PLA is 1.29 grams per cubic centimeter. Design Process: The design was created using SolidWorks for the product innovation course at International Hellenic University. Key Dimensions: Height: 160 mm Width: 50 mm Slot width for credit cards: 2.25 mm Diameter of the pen holder cylinder: 12mm