Recently we made a post about a product we are now selling to help keep golf players safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. After getting a lot of interest, we wanted to expand the product to fit a variety of other golf carts while having a more economic option for course owners. This new version of a player barrier, the Cart …
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 …
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 …
Every year Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario (ACIDO) hosts a competition for graduating industrial designers from Carleton University, OCAD university, Humber college and Sheridan college to select the best talent and have their final project thesis pitched and awarded to the winners by group of jury from selected industry professionals. We were approached For 2019 “Rocket”award ceremony held …
3D printing has emerged as an invaluable tool for visually impaired individuals, offering them access to information and experiences that might otherwise remain inaccessible. Traditional modes of communication, like text, diagrams, or visual displays, often rely heavily on sight. Additionally, some objects may be too small, too large, dangerous, or fragile to handle safely in real life. By creating tangible, …
3D printing may sound like the future of 2D printing and also because these technologies possess homogeneous names, in reality, the two technologies are diverse. Printing Technologies The word “printer” is broadly associated with the machine that uses ink or laser to print content on paper. Nevertheless, not many technology enthusiasts understand why 3D printers stand better off when it …
In recent weeks we had the pleasure of working with Junior Filipe, a local Toronto resident to try and help come up with a solution for his manual wheelchair. The challenge was to find a way for him to easily connect and disconnect to his scooter giving him the ability to be fully motorized. The solution was to fabricate a …
Back in April we kicked off the promotion of our metal 3D printed Roman helmet by uploading pictures to Imgur. Within hours the helmet began to trend eventually leading to over 150,000 views by the next morning. The viral release lead to many publications writing about the helmet resulting in a lot of traffic being drawn to our post and …