The KA350 King Air is a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft based at RAAF Base, Sale, and is used extensively for training of Air Force Mission Aircrew and Navy Aviation Warfare Officers. Challenge To better prepare each pilot for flight they have to pass a unique test involving aircraft faults. These faults are known as Foreign Object…
Established in the early 1940’s, Maton is Australia’s longest running and most successful guitar manufacturer. Challenge: In recent years, Maton have explored new shapes, materials and specifications through their research and development. One of the outcomes being the integration of Additive Manufacturing with their conventional processes to manufacture a new bridge pin design. Solution: When…
Challenge: Designed by Megafun using the charming and cheeky animated characters of Studio MDHR’s Cuphead videogame, the zoetrope required 270 detailed models for ACMI motion picture exhibition. GoProto is no stranger to mass customisation or volume 3D printing projects. However, the team identified some concerns relating to the installation of the 1 metre tall zoetrope with each…
Ropes Edge is an American start-up company dedicated to supplying innovative safety equipment that protects rope from hazardous abrasive edges used in rescue and rigging systems. Challenge: Dirk Dorenbros, owner of Ropes Edge, utilises HP MJF 3D Printing for both prototyping and Additive Manufacturing. Based in America, Dirk wanted to expand globally, without incurring distribution…
