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Compaq
Presario Desktop
This appearance model was used during the product's introduction.
It was first shown at Compaq's fall shareholders meeting to announce
the product and has since been used in various product photo shoots
and marketing events.
Materials: ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, renshape
Turnaround: 2 1/2 weeks
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAD/CAM Software: Unigraphics, MasterCam, SmartCam |
Dell
Plasma Television
Used by ID and marketing to communicate the final form of the product
prior to actual production release.
Materials: ABS, aluminum
Turnaround: 2 weeks
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAD/CAM Software: Unigraphics, MasterCam, SurfCam |
Design
Edge Snooze Clock
This functional appearance model was created to demonstrate a totally
new concept. The model was used for ID awards submission and display
purposes.
Materials: ABS, polycarbonate, Timex clock parts
Turnaround: 2 weeks
Data Format: Vellum ID databases
CAD/CAM Software: Unigraphics |
Advanced
Micro Devices K6
This engineering prototype was developed for product introduction
at Comdex to showcase their new chip technology. Subsequent refinements
were made and those models were used in sales demonstrations to elicit
customer feedback.
Materials: ABS, polycarbonate
Turnaround: 1st set in 1 week, 15 sets in 3 weeks
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: Unigraphics, MasterCam, SmartCam |
Symbol
Handheld Scanner
Three rounds of engineering prototypes were machined to test durability
of the product. Initial tests were done with ABS and subsequent
tests were done using polycarbonate.
Materials: ABS, polycarbonate
Turnaround: 7 days each set
Data Format: IGES from SDRC
CAM Software: SmartCam |
Qualcomm
Cell
This appearance model was used by ID and marketing to test a product
concept. The model was used in sales and marketing demonstrations
and for database verification.
Materials: ABS, polycarbonate
Turnaround: 1 ½ weeks for two sets
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: SmartCam |
Nike
Watch Model
This form model was used by ID to visualize the final database of
their award winning watch. CNC machining was used instead of other
processes since it yielded the most accurate represenation of the
watch's form.
Materials: Black ABS
Turnaround: 4 days
Data Format: IGES from Alias
CAM Software: SmartCam |
Product
Genesis Medical Disposable
This housing for a medical disposable product was used by engineering
to test the product's functionality. The fine feature detail and the
need for the part to be clear drove the selection of CNC machining
as the process of choice.
Materials: ABS and Acrylic
Turnaround: 3 days
Data Format: Pro/Engineer
CAM Software: SmartCam |
Motorola
Streamaster
The housings of this functional appearance model were machined and
used to demonstrate to key customers a new concept in set top boxes.
Several configurations were created to elicit customer feedback.
Materials: ABS and Acrylic
Turnaround: 10 days each set
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: SmartCam, Unigraphics |
Dell
PDA
This appearance model was used by Industrial Design to refine the
appearance and by Marketing to determine sales appeal.
Materials: ABS, aluminum
Turnaround: 10 days
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: SurfCam, Unigraphics |
Advent
Networks Ultraband Router
Advent used this appearance model to promote product sales and marketing.
Materials: ABS and RenShape
Turnaround: 4 weeks
Data Format:Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software:SmartCam |
Spitfire
Pepper Spray
This fully functional appearance model was used to refine the design
and was later used in sales and marketing.
Materials: Black ABS
Turnaround: 5 days
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: Unigraphics, SmartCam |
Dell
DLP Projector
Used by ID and marketing to communicate the final form of the product
prior to actual production release.
Materials: ABS
Turnaround: 10 days
Data Format:: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: SurfCam, Unigraphics |
Dell
Multimedia Keyboard
Two separate rounds of appearance models were made for Industrial
Design to finalize the appearance and weight.
Materials: ABS/Polycarbonate
Turnaround: 2 weeks
Data Format:: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: SmartCam |
Compaq
MP3 Players
These concept appearance models were used to determine design and
market interest.
Materials: ABS/Polycarbonate/Polished Aluminum
Turnaround: 4 weeks
Data Format: Pro/E engineering databases
CAM Software: Unigraphics, SmartCam |
