“Nothing communicates better than colour – it dramatically affects the way people see something – be it a prototype, an animated character, a building or a piece of machinery.” Offering expertise and a superior customer service ethic has ensured that the business is experiencing tremendous growth. Henri often works around the clock to ensure that he meets his clients’ deadlines. “If a client needs his part by a specific time, then we have to deliver!” laughs du Toit.
The company has found success in many different industries, “The foundry and automotive industries have embraced the technology with open arms – their processes have been streamlined with massive time, labour and cost cutting advantages,” says du Toit. “We have produced models of so many different things, from satellite components to paint brush handles, to parts for the Hummer!” said du Toit “The beauty of 3D printing is that we can provide physical working prototypes that can be tested for functionality or for marketing and research purposes,” explains du Toit. “All done quickly and inexpensively while showing high definition detail and finishes,” explains Henri. “The 3D model helps the architect/engineer to sell his vision to the client and the more detailed and complex the project, the greater the advantage of having the 3D model.
We have used the models in several of our presentations and the response has been fantastic,” says Nik Moroff, MD of engineering consultancy firm Moroff & Kuhne, who makes use of 3D printing regularly for a number of their projects. Custom3D is also involved in conceptual modelling for design verification, product development, from design to the physical parts; reverse engineering, from a part to a CAD model and rapid tooling, where low production runs in polyurethane using rapid and low cost tooling, can be produced. Du Toit adds, “Speed in product development has become a critical factor for success and this is where rapid prototyping and Custom3D helps, by offering a fast professional and confidential service.”
Contact information:Custom3D Rapid Prototyping Henri du Toitwww.custom3d.co.za Tel: 021 851 7765Fax: 021 851 7765EMail: info@custom3d.co.za
Issued by: Fiona RichardsonTel: 021 852 0105Fax: 086 691 3585fionar@m-k.co.za
