Designunity, a design studio from Zurich, develops product and design concepts for companies from a wide range of business sectors. Under the name "Reverse Custom", the company develops various individualized one-off products for the automotive and aviation industries.
Which problem should be solved?
The established design studio wanted to offer individual parts for vehicles and aircraft with a new idea. The company was looking for a way to digitally capture and edit these individual parts. In a further step, these models were then to be produced using additive manufacturing. The company has solid CAD and AM knowledge and needed further advice in the field of reverse engineering. At the same time, the finished individual parts had to comply with the Road Traffic Act (SVG).
How was the solution found?
An important component of the solution was a suitable 3D scanner. CHROMOS 3D Solutions had to evaluate various 3D scanners and then carry out various scan tests on vehicles.
In a second step, SVG-compliant materials and printing technologies were researched. For use on the road or in the air, strict specifications must be adhered to for all parts.
CHROMOS 3D Solutions carried out an individual training course to expand the existing knowledge in the areas of 3D scanning and reverse engineering. The team is now able to scan objects themselves and prepare them for 3D printing.
In the final step, CHROMOS 3D Solutions produced a number of components that reflected the developed solution.
- Evaluate and test 3D scanners
- Research SVG-compliant materials and technologies
- Training courses
- AM-compliant part design with subsequent production
What advantages have resulted?
The solution from CHROMOS 3D Solutions has resulted in several advantages for the company. Thanks to additive manufacturing, the company can now produce individual parts in small quantities. The entire process up to the production of the parts has been digitalized, resulting in time and resource savings. The company's customers also benefit from the digitalization of the process. The desired design can now be adapted quickly and virtually together with them.
- Quantity 1+ Manufacturing options
- Mass customization of vehicle and aircraft parts
- Digitized process
- Design development with client - Online
The company also gained a good overview of successful 3D scanning and reverse engineering through the training.
Further advantages will arise in the future if the project is continued. Among other things, a digital parts warehouse can be created. Production is then just a click away. In addition, other sectors can be served with mass customization, such as orthopaedics and medical technology.
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