Windsor based Product Development Agency – Designworks – uses Objet 3D Printing System to recreate Sci-Fi classic – The Cybermen - Objet - #1

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At a Glance Company: Designworks Windsor URL: www.designworkswindsor. co.uk | www.ipfl.co.uk Location: Windsor, UK Industry: Toy manufacturing Challenges • Identify an accurate, cost effective solution for producing a large complex model • Ensure 3D model stability, avoiding common deformation issues • Build model parts that could be put together without post processing or cleanup Solution Eden™ 3D Printing System from Objet Geometries Results • Reduced costs due to shorter fabrication time and less finishing work compared to other methods • Shorter lead times due to fast printing process and no clean up • High-quality models that meet the highest levels of accuracy and finish In the field of collectible licensed merchandise, product development time is a crucial factor. Manufacturers have to respond quickly to ensure that their products reflect up to date cultural trends. Anything that expedites the development process is a valuable tool in the developer’s arsenal. The success of BBC Television’s long-running science fiction series, Doctor Who, prompted a toy and collectible manufacturer to produce a range of highly detailed products depicting key characters from the series. Cards Inc’s developmental partner; Designworks Windsor, were responsible for producing the product prototypes. In order to achieve the clean crisp lines of the latest incarnation of Doctor Who’s Cyborg foe, the Cybermen, Designworks digitally modeled them using Sensable Technologies’ “Freeform” system. The Haptic technology-based Freeform system provides the interface between the user and the computer, applying a tactile sensation to human interaction with computers by using a jointed arm with a stylus attached to its end. Freeform allowed Designworks to create digital objects with a more organic feel than conventional CAD systems, making it the perfect choice for the mechanical humanoids. Key to this process is the emergence of three dimensional printing machines for rapid output of extremely complex three dimensional forms. Objet 3D Printer — First Choice for a Perfect Model DesignWorks worked with Industrial Plastic Fabrications (IPF) and its Objet Eden330™ 3D Printer. Objet’s PolyJet™ Technology was the first choice to output the Cyberman Bust as the form was too complex even for five-axis machining. IPF Rapid Prototyping produced the Cyberman bust for Designworks Windsor in less than two days, enabling an unrivalled quality and turnaround time that was not available via other methods. “IPF and Objet offer Designworks the perfect solution when this type of application is called for, saving valuable time and money, said Sean, the Director of Prototyping at Designworks. Windsor based Product Development Agency – Designworks – uses Objet 3D Printing System to recreate Sci-Fi classic – The Cybermenm “When this type of application is called for, Objet is the perfect timeand money-saving solution that enables IPF to meet DesignWorks’ needs” Sean Miles Director of Prototyping Case Study