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Huge sculptures at 2,500 m – the world’s largest 3D prints in quartz sand to date
The challenge
Presenting the true artistic craft of a small plaster sculpture larger than life on a Tyrolean summit? Three replicas with a height of 2.80 m. The idea came from the renowned Tyrolean sculptor and draughtsman Magnus Pöhacker. The elegant viewing platform at the mountain station of the new 10-seater “Wilde Krimml” gondola lift in the Zillertal Arena provides an impressive setting.
It has always been my dream to present small art exhibits made in the studio on a grand scale in the majestic mountain world. What most people thought was impossible finally became reality thanks to WESTCAM.
The solution
3D scan & 3D print from WESTCAM:
- Step 1: 3D scan of the hand-created plaster sculpture (approx. 40 cm)
- Step 2: Construction of production model
- Step 3: 3D printing using the binder jetting process by WESTCAM partner voxeljet
- Step 4: Finishing with elegant special alloy in metallic silver
- Step 5: Transport & on-site assembly of the oversized sculptures at 2,500 m above sea level
3D printing at voxeljet
The three larger-than-life sculptures were produced by WESTCAM partner voxeljet in Germany.
