Top Notch Design Creates Prototypes Faster and More Accurately Using Objet 3D Printing System In-House - Objet - #2

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design play a crucial role. We simply cannot reach understandings based on 3D CAD imagery. A prototype must be developed in order for look and feel to take hold.” Once the initial design was confirmed using 3D models printed by the Alaris30, further fit testing was needed by Top Notch to better understand the product at hand. Models produced in Objet’s material on one of Objet’s Eden 3D printers was ordered from a local Service Bureau in Sweden. These rubberlike prints were used to test fitting of seals embodying the products designed. Furthermore, mock ups of the PCB, battery and other pieces were designed, printed by the Alaris30 and tested in-house to make sure all the elements fitted. Johan Vestberg, Project Manager for Top Notch Design explains, “The parts required very tight fit testing. Since we wanted to save time and since the electronics were coming from a third supplier, we simply printed mockups of the parts in question to allow for testing here, saving us a lot of time.” “Alaris30 allows for printing prototypes that closely simulate end products. The quality of print is such that you cannot distinguish between the models and the end products, thus allowing them to be exhibited at shows.” Furthermore, the parts were painted directly after printing. They were briefly sanded with 400 grid sandpaper, but no primer coating was laid on the part. This prevented tolerance issues and allowed Top Notch Design to produce sharp text and symbols (eg logos and battery symbols). Vestberg adds, “We do the painting in-house using high quality car painting sprays. This simple process allows us to generate fantastic parts swiftly.” Precise, Highly Accurate Models with a Smooth Finish Top Notch Design needed a combination of high-end features to make their product design process as efficient as possible. According to them, Objet is the only system that provided them with all the features they needed. Objet offers the unique combination of precision with the closest reproduction of material characteristics and surface finish. By using Objet, Top Notch Design only needs one sort of prototype system to be able to test fitting and mechanical properties while at the same time make what they call “Photo-realistic” prototypes. Previously, they had used several prototype techniques, such as SLS for function, SLA for fitting and form, and others. Johan Vestberg couldn’t be happier with their new Objet-based prototyping capabilities, stating “In terms of surface finish, Alaris30 printed parts are better than SLA. There are no markings visible where support had been laid, allowing for smooth surfacing to take hold.” Saving Time and Pushing Boundaries The use of Objet’s Alaris30 during the development process affects many intrinsic elements important for Top Notch Design: Saves developing time by allowing form, fit and function to be verified early in the design process. Increases client confidentiality since no critical information is sent to outsiders. Easier to test innovative ideas and designs. Reduced time to test and evaluate new concepts. Highly compact system is easy to find space for and it does not disturb the office environment. Reduced the risk of tool changes. Top Notch Design is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Thanks to Objet they can now take every project to an even higher level. info@objet.com www.objet.com Objet Geometries Ltd. 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