other available editions: February 2007


	May 2007

	Some exciting developments have continued over the last couple of months at 3D Print. In this newsletter we are profiling our entry into pattern making for the tooling industry and we summarise our involvement in the Diocesan School Dig Deep Project - a fundraising launch for a major new sports development.


e Book	Firstly, as a result of repeated requests we have determined the need to have some sort of information available online that describes what we can do and what type of markets are likely to have applications for our 3D technology. To access this ebook. Click here>>



How we helped Body Armour develop their headgear tooling in time for the Rugby World Cup	Body Armour Ltd are the manufacturer of Canterbury protective wear for rugby players. They came up with a new design and commissioned 3D Print to help them with their tooling. 3D Print developed an 8 step process. 1. Assessment of the situation and analysed work undertaken to date. 2. Redrew the tooling using our in house 3D CAD designers. 3. Printed a flexible proof or prototype of what the tools would produce when they are in production. 4. The prototype was checked for errors and the tooling drawings were altered to suit. 5. Solid patterns were printed using 3D Print technology. 6. The patterns were delivered to a foundry partner for the tools to be cast in aluminium. 7. The aluminium tools were delivered to the machine shop for mounting and guides to be installed. 8. The punch and die set is operating as per requirements and the Canterbury headgear is in full production. The true benefit for Body Armour was that since 3D Print got involved in this project they are able to deliver on-time their international pre-sales of the headgear.




How 3D Print assisted Diocesan School in their quest to raise $3 million.	The Board of Governors of Diocesan School have undertaken a major property development of the school. It consists of a new pool complex, a new artificial turf for sports and an underground car park. The role of 3D Print was to use our in house designers to design and build a model of the swimming pool complex from a 2D drawing supplied by the architect. We then used that model and some photographs to develop a fly-through of the school showing its new developments as they would appear in-situ. To see the flythrough, please visit http://www.digdeep.co.nz/flythrough.htm The work that 3D Print completed was then used for a major function when the school launched its fund-raising efforts. The model was displayed in a showcase and the fly-through was shown on a big screen. To date the funds raised are in excess of $1,000,000. To understand these 2 intriguing studies in more detail please download our 2nd edition case study book from the website. Click Here >>



What Next?	Look out for our display stand at the NZ Institute of Architects conference in Wellington. 3D Print is a finalist in the Innovation in Printing Category at the Pride and Print Awards. June 15th 2007 Christchurch.



What's new at 3D Print?	We are currently undertaking research and development with Alto Packaging to determine the suitability of 3D Printing for thermoforming patterns. So far the trials have produced some very encouraging results. For further information please contact: Rick Keesing : rick@3dprint.co.nz Martin Brewer : martin@3dprint.co.nz Peter Dawson : peter@3dprint.co.nz