For years, international tourists passing through Etobicoke had only one question: “Is this it?” Tour buses rolled on by, occasionally slowing down just long enough for someone to snap a blurry photo of the architecturally ambitious jail on Horner Avenue. And then—off they went. But not anymore. Right between two Starbucks on Evans Avenue, a …
Custom Prototypes is proud to announce the successful development and initial flight testing of Maplewing, a delta, fixed-wing drone designed to meet demanding operational requirements with unmatched efficiency. Developed under a tight four-month timeline, this innovative UAV combines affordability, vertical takeoff capability, and a robust 2kg payload capacity—all while utilizing a non-conductive airframe for enhanced mission flexibility. …
At Custom Prototypes, we’ve been tight with ACIDO for ages—helping whip up thousands of wild ideas into real, touchable, oh-wow products Some even became legends (hey there, Garbo Can and OSs Chair!). Every May, ACIDO turns up the heat with a showcase of Ontario’s brightest industrial design grads. And us? We’re all about that …
We are proud to announce that Custom Prototypes has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Innovation and Technology Award by the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce during its annual Gala event. This distinguished award recognizes our long-standing dedication to delivering cutting-edge product development and short-run manufacturing services across a range of industries, including manufacturing, the motion picture sector, and the …
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 with comprehensive product development services as well as with prototype and short production runs of aircraft components. We have been doing it for both; fixed and rotary wing UAV. With over two decades of experience designing and …
3D printing has taken the manufacturing world by storm, transforming ideas into tangible objects with the simple click of a button. This incredible technology, also known as additive manufacturing, builds objects layer by layer, offering a versatile and efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing methods. Let’s explore the various types of 3D printing technologies, each with unique processes, applications, and the …
Every day at Custom Prototypes we have the pleasure of working with some of the most innovative minds around. While we love working with customers who know what they want, sometimes it’s nice to have the ability to flex our creative muscles and take a project from concept to final product. About a month ago we had a very exciting …
(See Full Video Down Below) Over the past couple months we embarked on a journey to see just how far we could push 3D printing technology. It was time to tap into the real possibilities of metal printing and strive for a more complex and organic build, not just another wall bracket or custom valve. After seeing some interesting …
Some two months ago we took a delivery of a large 3D printer. It took us some time to set it up and calibrate it. Now the machine runs flawlessly and we are now capable of making very large parts without joining them in post processing. With its build envelope of 1,600 x 800 x 600mm this UV resin based …
The Task Ahead Over the past couple weeks we’ve been challenged with making a ginormous 15x scale replica of the new Toronto Raptors championship ring (& you thought the original was big). The ring was unveiled in Jurassic Park during their pre-game ceremony and was placed on one of the two massive 14 foot tall hand sculptures. Even from a …