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Screwdriver for Skil, The Netherlands
Materialise prototyped for Skil an exact representation of the end product through a high-quality finish and perfect integration of brand name and logo patterns on the model.
Plastic components for RESQTEC extrication equipment
Materialise have assisted RESQTEC during two very important phases of their project. A small series of functional components through vacuum casting were delivered in less than 2 weeks to shorten time-to-market. In the final phase, small production series through injection mould tooling were ready in as little as 2 weeks. Thanks to our thorough technical support we were able to contribute to RESQTEC's final material choice.
Tooling for market testing
In response to the desire expressed by consumers to have a quicker and more convenient way of dosing detergents, P&G made a first draft of a measuring cup. Before bringing it to the market, the P&G consumer research experts had to collect all possible quantitative or qualitative information that could be helpful to the product development people. It was beyond doubt that there could not be a more efficient way of getting the consumer in touch with the product than through prototypes. The link with Materialise was obvious… not in the least because the process had to be both time- and money-saving.
The Brani® of OrangTiga
Mostly made of brown or black leather, with a medieval buckle closure system with pin and holes... probably the least exciting consumer product you can think of is the traditional belt. The Orang Tiga company now introduces the Brani®, a revolution in the waistware category. A unique product, resulting from a successful collaboration with Materialise which supported the entire development process.
GBO explains how Materialise supports their product development process
GBO develops the first concepts by means of the software Rhino. The new cycle lock collection of AXA is a clear example of this. In an early stage the customer wants to inform a certain department - for instance the marketing team - in detail about the new product. With the help of STL-files from Rhino we can have 3D stereolithography models made by Materialise in 3 days.
A custom-made solution: you have an idea, we realise it
Agecom is a Belgian company dealing with guest amenities and specialised in the development of hotel accessories. Founder and Managing Director, Mr. Philippe Debnicki, in 2005, designed a clever dispensing system for shower gel, in the form of a handy device that would be fixed into hotel showers.
The first battery-powered sander... a world premiere
The name Bosch is closely associated with the automotive industry. But Bosch is not just famous for automotive technology products like gasoline, diesel and chassis systems and car electronics. Bosch also supplies many other products and services, including industrial technology, power tools, security solutions and household appliances. Indeed, which DIY enthusiast does not have a Bosch tool in his/her toolbox?