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Case Studies

From concept to physical reality.

We work with artists, designers, students and brands to transform ideas into carefully manufactured objects.

Design · 3D Printing · Prototyping · Finishing · Visual Production

Close-up of a translucent resin 3D printed sculpture glowing softly under cool lab lighting.
Close-up of a translucent resin 3D printed sculpture glowing softly under cool lab lighting.
Idea

Understanding the project, purpose and intended outcome.

FDM 3D printer in action, layering vibrant filament to create a complex geometric form.
FDM 3D printer in action, layering vibrant filament to create a complex geometric form.

Design

Developing, repairing or adapting the digital model.

A sleek, futuristic art object displayed on a minimalist pedestal in the lab.
A sleek, futuristic art object displayed on a minimalist pedestal in the lab.
Hands carefully post-processing a delicate 3D printed piece with precision tools.
Hands carefully post-processing a delicate 3D printed piece with precision tools.

Test

Reviewing scale, structure, material and printability.

Manufacture → Finish → Deliver

Producing final parts, completing surface treatment and preparing the work for presentation or use.

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More than manufacturing

LILIS LAB works across design, digital fabrication and visual production. Each project begins with a different challenge, from developing a printable structure to selecting materials, improving durability or preparing a finished piece for exhibition.

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp

Idea → Design → Test

Manufacture → Finish → Deliver

We support the full process, from early ideas and technical development to manufacturing, finishing and final presentation.

Idea and design focus on purpose and model preparation. Testing reviews scale, structure, material and printability. Manufacture, finish and delivery cover production, surface treatment, assembly and presentation.

Explore our work

Hands carefully post-processing a small batch of futuristic art objects in a clean laboratory setting.
Hands carefully post-processing a small batch of futuristic art objects in a clean laboratory setting.
Rows of experimental fabrication tools and materials arranged neatly in a modern, tech-driven studio.
Rows of experimental fabrication tools and materials arranged neatly in a modern, tech-driven studio.
An abstract art piece combining resin and metal elements, illuminated by cool blue and white lighting.
An abstract art piece combining resin and metal elements, illuminated by cool blue and white lighting.

All · Art & Sculpture · Fashion · Product Design · Prototyping · Architecture · Installation · Jewellery · Student Projects · Commercial

Sculptural Footwear Prototype

Fashion / FDM Printing / TPU 90A

A full-scale sculptural footwear prototype produced for an independent designer. LILIS LAB prepared the file for flexible printing, reviewed orientation and supports, and produced the final pair on a Bambu Lab P1S.

Confirmed process: 0.6 mm nozzle and 0.30 mm layer height. The displayed print job was estimated at 8 hours 19 minutes.

Finished white sculptural footwear prototype photographed on a black background.
Finished white sculptural footwear prototype photographed on a black background.
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Flexible footwear prototype printing with supports on a Bambu Lab machine.
Flexible footwear prototype printing with supports on a Bambu Lab machine.

Architectural Scale Model

Architecture / Digital Fabrication

A precise white study model translating fine walls, openings and stair details into a clear physical presentation.

Finished white architectural scale model with stairs, walls and openings.
Finished white architectural scale model with stairs, walls and openings.
Architectural model components arranged for surface finishing in the workshop.
Architectural model components arranged for surface finishing in the workshop.
Transparent architectural model components prepared for workshop finishing.
Transparent architectural model components prepared for workshop finishing.

Multi-Colour Modular Objects

Art & Sculpture / FDM Printing / Multi-Part Assembly

A set of coloured cube forms developed from separate digital components, with translucent custom bases used to support and present each object.

Five multi-colour modular objects displayed on translucent custom bases.
Five multi-colour modular objects displayed on translucent custom bases.
Digital model view showing the separate coloured components of the modular object.
Digital model view showing the separate coloured components of the modular object.

Have a project in mind?

Whether you are developing an artwork, prototype, wearable object or commercial product, we can help you identify the right process and bring it into physical form.

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