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At Custom Prototypes, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology. Among all our offerings, we also, supply drone companies…

3D printing has taken the manufacturing world by storm, transforming ideas into tangible objects with the simple click of a button. This incredible…

Every day at Custom Prototypes we have the pleasure of working with some of the most innovative minds around. While we love working…

  (See Full Video Down Below) Over the past couple months we embarked on a journey to see just how far we could…

Some two months ago we took a delivery of a large 3D printer. It took us some time to set it up and…

The Task Ahead Over the past couple weeks we’ve been challenged with making a ginormous 15x scale replica of the new Toronto Raptors…

Every year the TCT Magazine honours individuals who innovate in the realm of 3D printing. This September marks their annual award ceremony and…

As fascinating as it is to build prototypes and watching our clients grow and reach the skies, we sometimes are left perplexed to…

When you think Toronto, most immediately think of the CN Tower. With the tower being almost half a kilometer tall, you can pretty…

Since 1994, Van Gogh Studio in Amsterdam has been creating beautiful oil painting reproductions of Van Gogh’s iconic work. Their team of artists…

  Over the past three months our team at Custom Prototypes, a Toronto based rapid prototyping and 3D printing service company have been…

High output with little input, this is the objective which all automotive manufacturers seek to achieve. With every disruptive technology comes along a…

Promoting a new product has become easier than ever with the access of online crowd funding sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo or GoFundMe.…

X-Matik Pitching their Self Driving Car Concept with 3D Printed Hardware Imagine you drive to a party, have a couple too many drinks…

The first time you watch a show on Amazon or Netflix, you possibly just want to be swept away and get caught up…

Back in April we kicked off the promotion of our metal 3D printed Roman helmet by uploading pictures to Imgur. Within hours the…

Most of us have experienced it, that awkward moment of listening to someone brag about their revolutionary idea that is going to change…

Covid-19 has changed our way of living and so our way of playing but this spring, let this viral outbreak not stop us…

Every year TCT magazine hosts an annual competition to celebrate entrepreneurs, innovators and engineers who push the envelope with their own unique application…

As the weekend approaches, people all across the nation will gather to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. This milestone is a time for Canadians…

3D printing has helped people, businesses and innovations in ample ways with its versatility. Some use 3D printing to nurture their inner entrepreneur,…

Our creation of Mark-Antony’s helmet has sparked a lot of conversation online & many people have asked questions regarding the helmets provenance and…

Due to Custom Prototypes cheap 3D printing services, we have been experiencing a lot of increased traffic to our studio. While most of…

With the vision of forming a truly Canadian domestic OEM, AK International Motor corporation was founded in 2012. Being Canada’s first multi-brand Automotive…

As one of the leading provider of 3D printing service, Custom Prototypes understands rapid changes in trends and technologies of manufacturing world and…

As winter finally comes to an end, people all over Toronto have resorted back to cycling as their primary mode of transportation. The…

When it comes to learning about the latest news and innovations in the world of plastics, Canadian Plastics is the place to go.…

3D printing is a transpiring technology that is persistently growing and gaining attention globally in a variety of fields. On February 22nd, Theo…

Today 3D printing is one of the most rapidly growing technologies Efforts in the tech industry have made cheap 3D printing a possibility.…

Does social distancing got you feeling down? Are you ready to transition from having drinks on the driveway to having drinks awkwardly at…

There may not be a need for explanation on the importance of water for life, I am sure we all have met a…

n 3D printing has become a hobbyist’s best friend when it comes down to creating custom parts for models. This thriving technology has…

Recently we made a post about a product we are now selling to help keep golf players safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. After…

Every year at Custom Prototypes, our team transforms into a little Santa’s workshop, following our tradition of creating custom 3D-printed Christmas cards for…

Custom Prototypes has gained recognition for their innovative approach to design and product innovation over the last 20 years. Bringing ideas into tangible…

As golf courses begin to open, club owners are taking a lot of precaution to ensure the safety of all players. Fortunately for…

I am sure the term underworld may leave some of you perplexed for a while but before this confusion turns into a headache…

Constantly evolving 3D printing technology has a lot more to offer than what we think. Being so flexible and customizable, doors for 3D…

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease across Ontario, golfers have been given the green light to head to the course. To ensure the…

Custom Prototypes shop in Toronto ON showing pumpkins that have been carved with a CNC machine This week at Custom Prototypes we were…

Technology has pretty much given wings to our imaginations, what now we could imagine could be created in a tangible object with the…

Supplying the Front-Line We all know that maintaining distance is key for reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus is so…

For a couple of years 3D modelling and 3D printing is widely used in film making industry and for the reason that it…

A product that would help save lives Keeping doctors and nurses safe during these times is crucial as resources become limited and supplies…

On September 19 2017, The city of Mexico and nearby states trembled with massive earthquake killing more than 350 people, destructing houses, offices,…

Drones , drones and more drones. Everywhere you look companies are beginning to employ this technology. Anything from mining, oil fields, agriculture, forestry,…

Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) September 25 – 28, 2017 Mississauga, ON Be a part of the Canada’s largest manufacturing event and get…

This past week we had the privilege of welcoming over 40 students from Mexico to come do a tour of Custom Prototypes. These…

OACETT, The Ontario association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists is a self-governing, non-profit organization and professional association of more than 25000 members.…

Remember the Faucet we 3D printed some 2 years ago? Click here to refresh the memory. The water lily inspired, 3D printed bathroom…

Every year Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario (ACIDO) hosts a competition for graduating industrial designers from Carleton University, OCAD university, Humber…

It was a great honour and opportunity for Custom Prototypes to provide a strong learning experience for a group of 45 students from…

Every year at this time we try to put our skills to work to bring some smile on the face and spread the…

Recently a teacher from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired contacted us after discovering a past project we had previously…

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa. The Vaughn Sawchuk foundation, an organization providing…

Over the last year we have been exploring the use of 3d printing technology in producing Side Force Generators (SFGs) for the extreme…

In recent weeks we had the pleasure of working with Junior Filipe, a local Toronto resident to try and help come up with…

1. Good customer support. For a lot of people many questions can arise when going through the process of having something 3D printed,…