Objective: Design a hand-held medical laser system from concept to final assembly test.

Solution: Create models at every stage using the SD300 printer where the customer can evaluate ergonomic design, final concept and functional testing.

A leading international product design and engineering firm, Nekuda DM, used the SD300 at every stage of design while working on a hand-held medical laser project for their customer. Starting with conceptual sketches, solid 3D parts were built for design and ergonomic evaluation. Utilizing the look and feel of the solid models from the SD300, the customer was then able to adjust the design concept and shape of the device. The device was then broken down into parts, separate pieces were constructed with snaps, holes, pins and ribs according to the internal technology and each was printed using the SD300 for form, fit and functional testing. A final assembly of the product was printed as well to verify accuracy. In all, over 12 models were created during the project using the SD300 allowing the customer to be a part of the process at each phase.

Using the SD300 every step of the way, Nekuda reduced the design process on this project by weeks, saving their customer valuable time and money.

Objective: Make a large-scale copy of a small cutting tool for exhibition to customers.

Solution: Print out the intricate tool using the precise SD300.

Iscar is the world's leading innovator of metal cutting tools and techniques for machining. This supplier of carbide metalworking tools recently attracted the attention of Hathaway Berkshire who took a major interest in Iscar. When presenting their products at exhibitions and to investors, Iscar shows off a large-scale model of their small, precise tools produced by the in-house SD300 printer. The model, made of Solido's PVC and adhesive material, is sanded, painted and shown to customers. These large-scale models also are used by the technical design team at Iscar for demonstration and analysis.

Objective: Create a prototype part to check the design and functionality of the company product before creating a mould and going to production.

Solution: Use the SD300 to print out the part.

RPM GmbH needed a benchmark prototype part to check the design and functionality for their new product. They turned to Encee - CAD/CAM Solutions, a German based Rapid Prototype Service office to print the 3d model before going into final production. Using the SD300 Printer, the part was created down to the smallest detail like the living hinge and locking clip. The combination of the PVC and adhesive materials used in the SD300 gave the clips similar strength and functionality to the final injected part. Not only did the SD300 prototype feel and bend like the final part, the clicking noise made when the clips locked sounded just the same.

Encee - CAD/CAM Solutions was able to create the exact part their client needed and help them finalize production.

Objective: Make a true scale model of a folding bicycle for design testing.

Solution: Print out the entire bicycle part by part using the SD300 printer.

A leading Israeli product development company, Ziv-Av Engineering, decided to use the SD300 Printer to create a folding bicycle for their client. The printed bicycle was going to be a 1:1 scale model that tested the mechanical design prior to starting production. The bicycle was divided into parts, and each part was constructed in sections using the SD300 SDview software application. Standard commercial adhesives allowed the parts to be made, with the SD300 PVC material simulating aluminium cast strength quite nicely. The final bicycle parts were assembled and the mechanical design was tested and improved for final production. The whole bicycle was built in less than 5 days using a single in-house SD300 printer.

The development team saved money for the company by building the bicycle in-house with the SD300 printer. They didn't have to create the wheel, just use our printer.