build anything from wood pencils - the spatial and mechanical challenging construction game 3Dprinted from plants, designed and manufactured in Beirut, Lebanon With over one hundred different connectors already available including gears, wheels and motors and even more on the way, the range of fun new custom built objects users can create is practically infinite. Founded in 2014, QalamSila is a new and creative construction game set that allows both kids and adults alike to build any shape they can imagine using 3D printed connectors and any wood pencils. Designed by Ghouyoum and manufactured by Rapid Manufactory in Beirut Lebanon, QalamSila is locally 3Dprinted from a plastic (polyamide) 100% made from plants (Castor oil) and is fully bio-degradable and eco-friendly. An expanding library of creative constructions to choose from, from planes to bulldozers and buggies. Both challenging and simple 3d objects can be created, tending both to kids wanting to simply learn firsthand the basics of 3d spatial geometry to fully seasoned craftsmen and artists looking to create interesting new creations. The real world applications of Qalamisla range from: Educational 3d shapes that nurture to the spatial skills and problem solving capacities of young kids. Attractive and functionnal construction toys, thanks to wheel, gears and rotational joints. Helpful or creative home and office utilities such as lamp holders. Concept prototypes of complex assemblies. Coming soon technological additions: -User friendly mobile app that allows to create, preview, share, edit and order custom QalamSila assemblies digitally -An extension system for Qalamsila that adds motor control and remote interactivity using small embedded electronic controllers and sensors. (Arduino). As seen on: « Qalamsila : Le premier jeu de construction 100% libanais » http://www.lecommercedulevant. com/node/22980 “QalamSila – Turning Ordinary Pencils Into Elaborate Construction Sets via 3D Printing” http://3dprint.com/9937/qalamsila-3d-printed-sets/ “Build Anything Using 3D Printed Pencil Connectors” http://pencils.com/qalamsila/ Presented at: -BIEL, during AfkArt design week -The national Museum of Lebanon -Beirut Design Week Contact info: RapidManufactory: Address: Salah Labakeh Street, Rmeil, Beirut, Lebanon Tel: 961 01-566 241 http://www.qalamsila.com [email protected]