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vW Maps and RapidPro have produced an accurate, detailed three-dimensional model of the Beechworth wine region. Made with 3D printing technology, the model maps the locations of vineyards, the official wine region, the roads, rivers and wooded areas. The topographically-accurate base shows the rolling hills that help distinguish the region’s wines. Cartographer Martin von Wyss [...]
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China is a rapidly growing manufacturing powerhouse, with many companies choosing to go offshore to save on manufacturing, tooling and prototyping costs. Whilst manufacturing in China seems cheaper, the old adage “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” applies. What may look cheaper on paper, could ultimately end up costing companies much more in [...]
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- FDM replicates Thomas Jefferson Sculpture for the Smithsonian February 29, 2012The possibilities are endless with rapid prototyping technologies. Aside from functional tools, injection moulds, blow moulds and highly accurate parts, FDM is also suitable for building lifesize replicas, like the model of Thomas Jefferson recently created for the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian was putting together an exhibition for the National Museum of Afr […]
- Plaster Prototypes get a Metallic finish with Chrome Plating January 25, 2012Sometimes we need to outsource certain finishes to make sure your project looks as good as possible. When we do this, we find experts in their given field to ensure you get the best result for your project.Chrome plating is one of these surface finishes, which is an inexpensive way of turning cost-effective plaster prototypes into polished metal look-a-likes […]
