Jewelry makers these days are a lot different–especially MOCCI, a Los-Angeles based jewelry designing company focused on 3D printing, customization, quality, and the internet of everything–where everyday objects are able to send and receive internet data. MOCCI produces fine jewelry with a high-tech twist and a commitment to reducing waste and striving for a greener environment. After spending the past year developing their first line, which includes six classic pieces of jewelry, they are taking to Kickstarter to raise at least $25,000 for their next collection and more technology to produce it.
- 3D printers to manufacture their pieces.
- Arduino–an open-source physical computing platform and tool that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer.
- The concept of the Internet of Things where every day objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
With the Kickstarter campaign they hope to:
- Expand to a second collection with the preliminary name of MOCCI II.
- Purchase more 3D wax printers to cut down on cost and increase their speed to produce jewelry.
- Develop their custom jewelry app (to be web based and IOS) and add works such as a roman numeral ring, signature pendant, and dog tags.
- Strive to innovate in “luxury wearable technology,” which they see as the wave of the future due to the technology of 3D printing, Arduino, and the Internet of Things.
This campaign looks like an enticing place to do my Christmas shopping—as rewards are actual pieces of their jewelry, such as the Mobius bracelet for a $167 contribution, or the pyramid pendant for $247. Let’s hear your thoughts on this jewelry line in the MOCCI forum thread on 3DPB.com.