Case Studies
Improving efficiencies in deep water umbilical device protection
Deepwater umbilicals are a core component of any subsea project. They create an essential connection between subsea infrastructure and surface facilities. In playing this part, they must withstand an extremely harsh environment and therefore require protection of the highest calibre.
SLA 3D Printing Solutions for Props and Models
From dragons and dinosaurs to Star Wars, from helmets to helminths to labyrinths, from filigree to mini-trees, there is no need to tell prop and model makers of the distinct advantages 3D printing.
Telemedic Systems Ltd Vitalink3
Octo Design Limited developed a product specification for the complex, challenging twin shot design. Paragon was chosen to produce the prototypes because of their proven history of producing rapid prototypes of 2-shot designs and their existing relationship with Octo Design.
I-Limb Skin
Paragon Rapid Technologies worked with Touch Bionics of Edinburgh with the development of their i-LIMB Hand. This is a first-to-market prosthetic device with five individually powered digits.
Blatchford Cover
Blatchford, a global leader in mobility solutions focussing on breakthrough technologies and services, have been manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics for over 129 years.
Rails of Sheffield
Model railway retailer, Rails of Sheffield, sought to fulfil a demand for niche products in their hobby market that would not normally justify a full production run using injection moulding processes.
Ahead of the Curve
In 2015, Teesside University announced that the name of its iconic new building at the heart of its main campus would be the ‘Curve’. This four-storey building would represent the upwards, aspirational and distinctive vision of the university.
Substation cutaway
Sonobex, a Loughborough University spin out and specialist in noise reduction technology, challenged design agency Cube3 to come up with a new substation design that would enable efficient attenuation of low frequency noise output.
LED lighting product
Blue-i UK, a start-up, recognised a gap in the market for robust, portable high intensity LED lighting products. Most existing compact fluorescent and halogen products had been notoriously fragile and not fit for their purposes.
Soluble Cores
FDM Digital Solutions, a UK leader in additive manufacturing, sought out Paragon RT’s help in developing suitable tools for a replica aircraft seal application.