This is the world's first 3D-printed stamp - and it comes from Austria

As early as 2005, the domestic company had the edelweiss embroidered as a motif for the first Austrian fabric stamp. Now the plant, iconic for Austria, returns as "Edelweiß reloaded" on a stamp from the 3D printer, it was announced in a press release on Thursday. It will be available from Saturday in post offices and on onlineshop.post.at.

Austrian Post with the world's first stamp from a 3D printer

The stamp was produced in a special 3D printer: Tiny droplets of liquid photopolymer were applied to stamp sheets through fine nozzles and cured by UV light before the next droplets were applied. Through this process, the motif of the edelweiss blossom with printed hairs in different color gradients and heights was created layer by layer.

The printed blossom is soft and flexible and resembles the velvety surface of a real edelweiss, explained the Post. The green lettering is also applied in relief with the 3D printer.

"Edelweiß reloaded" in limited edition

The "Edelweiß reloaded" has a face value of 6.50 euros (rate: Economy Letter International L for all of Europe) and is issued in a limited edition of 90,000 pieces. Both the embroidered stamp from 2005 and the new edelweiss were manufactured by the Vorarlberg company Hämmerle & Vogel.

(APA/Red)

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