Prototyping

The Realize 3D Printed item of the month: Jurassic T-Rex

Every month at Realize we look for a featured item to create using 3D printing and for June we have selected Tyrannosaurus rex. Commonly referred to as T. rex, it’s one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived. We selected this in honor of the new Jurassic World film that was just released.

The new dinosaur park movie just crushed all expectations, Universal’s Jurassic World soared to a record $204.6 million debut in North America and $511.8 million globally. Globally, the movie posted the largest weekend bow in history, eclipsing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 ($483.2 million) and becoming the first film to ever cross $500 million in one weekend.*

Realize, Inc. 3D Printed item of the month for June: T. rex

Here is our 3D Printed T. rex! We used Accura 25 resin and it was created in our iPro machine. Don’t forget, there was a scene is Jurassic Park 3 that referenced a “Rapid Prototyper!” It was a pretty big deal when 3D printing/rapid prototyping was mentioned in Jurassic Park III back in 2001. In the film, a group of paleontologists re-create a velociraptor’s resonating chamber using a 3D printer.

The 3D Printed T. rex in honor of Jurassic World release. Realize, Inc.

(*Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

June 15, 2015 Blog

University of Florida: FSAE Team

Realize helped out the University of Florida FSAE team with an intake for their car. It’s always exciting to see how the parts that we create perform out in the world. The intake and car recently ran in all the events in the FSAE 2015 Michigan Competition.

We talked with Andrew Cheung from the team about the competitions and the teams future goals.

“We placed 3rd overall, 1st in Acceleration, 2nd in Endurance, 5th in Business, 2nd in the Design Event, and 1st in FEV Powertrain Development. Moving forward, the overall goals for the team is to transfer knowledge, keep a top 5 finish, and have an even larger focus on powertrain development. We’ve recently bought a dynamometer to provide more validation in our designs. For the intake specifically, we are going to take what we learned from this intake and create a more refined version of it and would love to use your services again. “

-Andrew Cheung, CFD Lead , Formula Team

Congrats and Realize wishes you well on achieving your team goals!

May 27, 2015 Blog

QuickCast at Realize

QuickCast at Realize, Inc.

Using Stereolithography 3D Printing technology, more commonly referred to as SLA, Realize has the ability and expertise to create investment casting patterns for foundries.

Utilizing a highly specialized build-style known as QuickCast, foundries have access to an alternative solution to traditional wax patterns, which can be expensive and time consuming to produce. A Quickcast pattern is an SLA model, but differs in that it has a thin skin that surrounds a matrixed internal structure. Not only does this give the pattern rigidity, but it also allows the structure to collapse upon itself during the burnout process, minimizing the risk of a cracked shell.

QuickCast can provide a smooth and accurate pattern that can be ready for you in days. Time and cost savings can be significant as compared to traditional wax patterns, especially for complex geometries. QuickCast may be the alternative solution for you, and Realize stands ready and eager to help you with your next investment casting project.

Please visit us at www.realizeinc.com or contact a member of our expert team at 317-915-0295 to discuss your investment casting needs!

March 13, 2015 Blog

Realize Featured Client: ICS

Hydraulic Housing, A60 Resin and cast 316 stainless, side by side.

Realize CLient Profile: ICS/Girard

We help ICS and Girard Equipment by providing them with QuickCast patterns created from one of our SLA machines. This type of work is unique from a standard SLA job because in the end, the pattern will be used to make a metal part. These individual SLA patterns are used by foundries as part of a process called investment casting which will produce one metal part for every SLA pattern used. More specifically, the work we do for Girard helps them create short run metal prototypes for the tanker trailer industry and when they reach out to us we are able to supply them with fast turnaround, high- quality QuickCast patterns. We asked ICS Foundry Manager Bill Laiacono a few questions about the industry and how they use additive manufacturing for their business.

Tell us about your business.

ICS is a captive foundry, supplying stainless steel investment castings to Girard Equipment, Inc., manufacturer of vents and valves for the bulk liquid transport industry.

How do you use 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing/QuickCast to help with your projects?

Mainly prototyping. With the help of Realize, Inc., we can take a part from idea to cast and machined stainless steel in less than a week.

What is your overall feedback about our services and are there any examples of how Realize has helped your business?

Every interaction with Realize, Inc. has been a positive one. Realize has always been responsive, quick to produce and very reasonably priced. Customer service is pleasant and accommodating too.

How can Realize can help your business in the future?

By simply providing the same quality, value and responsiveness we have come to expect from Realize.

Why do you think there is such a growing buzz about the 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing industry?

The diversity and range of 3D printing has grown immensely. Because of 3D printing, items can now be realized in a matter of hours that used to take weeks. The results are almost instant.

What is something that you personally would like to have 3D Printed?

A custom wall mounted bottle opener. I appreciate the simple function of a unique bottle opener.

March 5, 2015 Blog

Realize Featured Product: FOGO

Realize Featured Project: Fogo Ultimate Adventure Gadget

It’s always exciting to work on new projects that have the potential for coolness like the new Fogo Ultimate Adventure Tool Gadget! Many times we are working on projects that get the entire Realize, Inc. team buzzing with enthusiasm, but we’re not always able to talk about everything we do, some projects are TOP SECRET. So it’s with great pleasure we share some information about this cool little gadget known as Fogo. We talked with Co-Founder Dustin Bouch about his new product.

Realize: Tell us about your product.

Dustin: The Fogo is an outdoor device that combines a GPS receiver, powerful LED flashlight, digital walkie-talkie, and USB back up battery. It helps keep outdoor enthusiasts safe and lightens their load.

How did you use Realize and 3D Printing to help with you project?

We utilized Realize to prototype all the plastic components during the development phase. This included a couple snap fit parts and a light guide that Realize did a great job of polishing and clear coating for us to make it 100% functional. Realize gave us great parts with a fast turnaround time.

How do you think you will use additive manufacturing in the future and are there any new directions or capabilities you would like to see in the industry?

We will continue to use 3D printing to support our development efforts for the foreseeable future. We look forward to seeing stronger materials.

What were the biggest challenges with creating the Fogo Adventure Gadget?

Our biggest challenge was packaging a lot of parts and electronics into a small envelope. We also have some tough constraints for durability and waterproofing that required a lot of effort in analysis, iterative design and testing.

With such a cool product coming out is there a follow up idea you have ready to go?

The Fogo has an interchangeable component capability that we call the SmartCap. It allows the user to swap SmartCaps on and off the device to add hardware capability and configure the device for different activities. For example, the walkie-talkie is actually part of a SmartCap, so our customers can either buy the Fogo now with the walkie-talkie functionality or buy it and plug it in later down the road. We have immediate plans to make additional SmartCaps such as a Satellite Modem SmartCap, Avalanche Beacon SmartCap and Laser Range Finder SmartCap.

What is something that you personally would like to have 3D Printed?

I would love to 3D print a replica of my dog Lou! He is a 20 pound terrier poodle mix and it would be amazing to have a little statue of him in my house to torment him with!

Where can people get more info on the Fogo?

We are running a Kickstarter campaign so we can raise money to get the Fogo out on the trail. Please check out our Kickstarter page

February 25, 2015 Blog

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All posts tagged: Prototyping

The Realize 3D Printed item of the month: Jurassic T-Rex

QuickCast at Realize

Realize Featured Client: ICS

Realize Featured Product: FOGO