Discussing 3D Printing with Canadian Plastics

When it comes to learning about the latest news and innovations in the world of plastics, Canadian Plastics is the place to go. The experts at Canadian Plastics explore new topics daily on the latest trends in the industry and export these ideas through their online articles, podcasts and magazine. Recently publishers at Canadian Plastics reached out to Custom Prototypes …

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Niagara college students introduced to 3D Printing Technologies

3D printing is a transpiring technology that is persistently growing and gaining attention globally in a variety of fields. On February 22nd, Theo Athanasiou, Professor at school of media studies, Niagara College, led a team of his students to Custom Prototypes with the aim of diving deep into the world of 3D printing and exploring its applications in product development …

Expensive vs. Cheap 3D Printing, Why the Big Difference?

Today 3D printing is one of the most rapidly growing technologies Efforts in the tech industry have made cheap 3D printing a possibility. In the past five years the hunt to develop an affordable 3D printer has become a popular endeavor. n n Now the question arises, why does the cost of these 3D printers fluctuate so much? There are …

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Reopen Safely with the COVID Hood

Does social distancing got you feeling down? Are you ready to transition from having drinks on the driveway to having drinks awkwardly at a restaurant? In challenging times like these I think we are all eager for a little more social interaction. Efforts are being made to slowly start getting back to the old times, times where you didn’t rely …

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Our umbrella story: collecting drops of rain or hope?

There may not be a need for explanation on the importance of water for life, I am sure we all have met a day that made us realize that we just cannot sustain without water. It may just be a day when water is not running in your tap and you just need to bathe or when you desperately need …

Will it Fly? World’s First Fully 3D Printed Airframe

n 3D printing has become a hobbyist’s best friend when it comes down to creating custom parts for models. This thriving technology has allowed users to print larger pieces in higher detail with a variety of material options. When you put all three together you get a great platform to create almost anything. We wanted to test this by 3D …

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An Economic Solution to Golf Player Safety – The Cart Curtain

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 …

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Adding a twist to our Christmas cards this year (Fully 3D printed Christmas tree ornaments)

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 our clients. This holiday season, Custom Prototypes is taking festive cheer to the next level by reimagining our traditional Christmas cards with a modern twist—fully 3D-printed Christmas tree ornaments! Combining advanced 3D printing technology and creative craftsmanship, …

3D Printing a Smile This Christmas!

Custom Prototypes has gained recognition for their innovative approach to design and product innovation over the last 20 years. Bringing ideas into tangible objects has been a common practice at the studio with the innovation of 3D printing. This Christmas season however, we will be putting our equipment to the test not only 3D printing plastic but in this case, …

Golf Cart Passenger Dividers Now Available – COVID 19 Barrier

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 …