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.
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.
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.
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, a global leader in mobility solutions focussing on breakthrough technologies and services, have been manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics for over 129 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
