[Foundation-l] New project: WikiMake - library of free 3D models?

[Leinonen Teemu]

Hello all, 

Has there been any attempt to start a Wikimedia project focusing on free 3D models?

I think, right now it would be the right timing for it. The prices of 3D printers and other computer controlled machines are coming down [1] and there are growing network of FabLabs around the world providing access for public to design and fabricate their own objects.[2] 

I have contacts to the European Fablab folks and we probably could start with them a project on an Incubator. 

Best regards, 

	- Teemu 

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printer 
2. http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq/ 

PS. FYI: We had a chat about this with Erik Möller in the Wikimania in Haifa - So, this was probably his idea originally. This came in to my mind now when I am involved in starting a FabLab in Helsinki. 


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Teemu Leinonen
http://www.uiah.fi/~tleinone/
+358 50 351 6796
Media Lab
http://mlab.uiah.fi
Aalto University  
School of Art and Design
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