What is 3D Printing?

3D printing is an incredible tool that has expanded how we think about building physical environments. It allows us to take a digital design and build it into a complex shape, layer by layer. It effectively removes the barrier between dreaming up a wild idea and actually holding it in your hands.

At 10th Floor Productions, we use 3D printing to enhance live production, theatre, and opera. It works alongside standard fabrication methods to produce intricate props, costumes, and set pieces with a level of geometry and precision that is difficult to achieve otherwise. This lets us add that extra layer of detail to a production, refining the look until it is perfect for the stage.

It’s not just for small props, though—it’s a massive tool for immersive installations and museums. It allows us to build durable, highly detailed objects that people can get up close to. Whether we're recreating a historical artifact for a museum display or building complex organic shapes for an art installation, we can bridge the gap between digital design and the physical world.

Whether it’s a custom prop for a performer or an intricate scenic structure for an installation, 3D printing allows us to realize designs that simply couldn't exist otherwise. It empowers us to bring complex digital concepts into the real world, creating tangible, high-fidelity experiences that captivate audiences.