International 3D printer manufacturer requires stylisation of a logo design
 
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Logo Design Brief
                            
We are a startup 3D printer manufacturer based in Australia called hardcotton. The meaning of the name comes from a link to using a strand of cotton to create a physical object. With the printer we are using plastic or metal to create an object. The difference is that the plastic or metal whilst flexible, is hard. The logo font has been decided and is ITC Benguiat Gothicâ„¢ Std Medium with the company name is one word and all lower case.
I have two thoughts in mind for the graphic mark:
1. A graphic mark that represent the flexibility to make many shapes and objects but also reinforces strength and hardness.
OR
2. A graphic mark that relates to the company name and incorporates the name and or the product which is 3D printing.
I would like the logo to be simple, bold and clever. I have attached two links which show the direction of cleverness that I'm looking to get in the logo.
http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/30-examples-of-brilliant-logo-design
http://webneel.com/webneel/blog/60-brilliant-logo-design-examples-your-inspiration-creative-showcase
For colours I would like to only use one colour in the logo mark. Colour options to use are warm dark blues, greens or blacks. 
The logo wordmark should be black or 80% black.
PLESE IGNORE THE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED FILES IN THE BRIEF
                        
Updates
Hi,
Added Monday, October 28, 2013
                                                        Project Deadline Extended
 Reason: Having reviewed the submissions to date they are to identical / similar to the rough logo mark attached in the brief. So I am updating the brief and providing more time to allow for resubmissions. 
 Added Tuesday, October 29, 2013
                                                    
                                                        Please note that there has been an updated brief submitted for this project. To all designers who have previously submitted designs it would be great to see your creative based on the revised brief. This job is still open.
Thanks
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 Reason: To allow for amendments to designs submitted.
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End date has been extended to allow for revisions to designs submitted.
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Target Market(s)
Products are targeting consumer and B2B markets.
Industry/Entity Type
Printer
Logo Text
hardcotton
Logo styles of interest
Abstract Logo
Conceptual / symbolic (optional text)
 
                                         
                                         
                                    Look and feel
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Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- logo elements as shown in the rough logo attached