Power socket around the corner

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The idea of leveraging 3D printing to construct entire dwellings has been circulating for quite some time now, yet in the realm of construction, smaller applications often yield greater importance or can be implemented with expediency. The traditional power socket has remained remarkably unchanged over the years. Nonetheless, numerous innovative applications are conceivable for power sockets that more effectively mirror contemporary society and our modern utilization of electricity. 3D printing unlocks opportunities for these novel applications: \n Unorthodox Forms It is feasible to reimagine existing wall sockets by designing fresh and intriguing layouts. One exemplar is a printed power socket that navigates around a corner. \n Power Socket with USB Outlet Power sockets amalgamated with a five-volt output (usb input) can be used to charge mobile phones, etc. The surrounding wall structure harbors an additional wall socket containing a transformer to convert 220-volt alternating current into 5-volt direct current. \n Designed by Zjenja Doubrovski, PhD candidate in Design for Additive Design. \n Displayed at the Bouwbeurs 2015, Utrecht, Netherlands. Instructions printed upside down with a brim and without supports. Prints swiftly yet acceptable at 0.2mm layer height and 2mm shell thickness (20% infill).