High output with little input, this is the objective which all automotive manufacturers seek to achieve. With every disruptive technology comes along a new learning curve – where implementing these changes to the manufacturing process can aid in further productivity resulting in higher profits. (Metal 3D printed robot end-of-arm tool) Over the years Custom Prototype’s has built strong working relationships …
Promoting a new product has become easier than ever with the access of online crowd funding sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo or GoFundMe. Over the years we have helped many entrepreneurs prepare their proof of concept prototypes in hopes to raise interest and seek that initial investment to help accelerate their products outreach. This past week we had a customer …
X-Matik Pitching their Self Driving Car Concept with 3D Printed Hardware Imagine you drive to a party, have a couple too many drinks and you then begin to wonder how to get home. The idea of cabbing home only to have to retrieve your vehicle the next day seems, well… terrible. But what if your existing vehicle had the ability …
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease across Ontario, golfers have been given the green light to head to the course. To ensure the safety of golfers during these times, courses have been mandated to implement an array of new protocols to ensure there is still social distancing measures put in place. At Custom Prototypes we have started to make custom …
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 easily transmitted that even the slightest exposure to a cough can be enough to infect an entire room of people. Unfortunately our front-line workers do not have the privilege of social distancing and are relying greatly on …
A product that would help save lives Keeping doctors and nurses safe during these times is crucial as resources become limited and supplies continue to diminish. We’ve heard it over and over now… distance, distance, distance… and while this is paramount for all of us, it is not an option for those working on the front lines. Doctors and nurses …
As golf courses begin to open, club owners are taking a lot of precaution to ensure the safety of all players. Fortunately for golf, the sport can be played with proper physical distancing measures avoiding the risk of player to player contact. In order to add an extra layer of protection, we have started to make custom interior dividers. Each …
3D printing has helped people, businesses and innovations in ample ways with its versatility. Some use 3D printing to nurture their inner entrepreneur, businesses use it for prototyping and hobbyists indulge in 3D printing to hone their creativity. Now it is time for a new era for visually impaired people. 3D printing can empower education and development of visually impaired …
Covid-19 has changed our way of living and so our way of playing but this spring, let this viral outbreak not stop us from living to the fullest. This season, we retain our focus on Golf and why not? Golf is one of the top ten sports played in Canada. (Golf cart passenger divider) To ensure the safety of golfers …
Every year at this time we try to put our skills to work to bring some smile on the face and spread the Christmas spirit. So, when we got this request to make a better wheelchair break we took the challenge with delight. The high end, titanium wheelchair looks cool and is well engineered. However, the breaks, seem to be …