Using 3D scanning to capture compex surfaces to develop a new component
September 15, 2009
When a climbing equipment company wanted to develop a new ascender for climbing ropes, they began with a very hands-on method of developing a prototype from modelling putty. Once the geometry was correct, they needed to take their handmade component into mass production. Here you see how a 3D scan of the component can be used to create a CAD file that can be passed to an injection molding company. A 3D printed prototype can provide a functional trial before committing to tooling.
3D Printed Belt Guard
May 16, 2017
After the purchase of a 3rd-hand lawnmower, it was necessary to make some repairs in order to preserve performance. One significant missing item was the belt guard that drives the rear wheels. The original guard was badly damaged and allowed grass to gather around the drive mechanism - restricting the able movement from the controls. See how a replacement patch was developed.
XDK Slug
July 09, 2008
An in-house development project to develop a tool that would help refilling hydration packs easier. The entire project up to prototyping was done in house: From design, to a CNC prototype (programmed and machined), to machining a tool to produce a batch of test pieces for market research. All manufacturing was organised in-house and completed by a local UK injection molding company. The product gained press reviews in national bike magazines and sold globally.