Screwdriver Redesign Project at the Fluid Lab

During my internship at the Fluid Lab, led by Maarten Visser in Amsterdam's NDSM-wharf, I undertook an learning project: the redesign of a traditional screwdriver. This new design leverages different forces to allow for increased pressure application on screws, enhancing its functionality.

The redesign process began with a detailed 3D design, transitioning from concept to reality through a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. I crafted the wooden components using a wood lathe and a handmade 3D CNC machine. The metal parts were shaped with a metal CNC machine or jewelry rolling mill and melting furnace. The metal pieces had a final cleaning in an ultrasound bath. 

This process transformed the 3D digital model into a tangible, 3D object.