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Build a Cathedral in Two Weeks?

Allen Moore, CEO — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:51:40 +0000

We're proud of that tagline. Using a wide range of prototyping equipment, we can make almost any idea come to life. Our Rapid Iterative Prototyping (RIP) process lets us move a concept from idea ... to design ... to commercial product – quickly and frugally.

Recently we had a client come to us with a VERY unique request and a VERY short deadline: "Allen, do you think we could build a cathedral in a two weeks?" ...

3D printing

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:32:06 +0000

CO2 Lasers are wonderful tools! A powerful laser can quickly and accurately cut, mark, etch, engrave, and even machine a variety of materials depending on its power.

The 60-Watt laser tube on our engraver lets us slice through 1/4'' acrylic sheets like butter. Although we can not cut through metal (we have better tools for that job!), we can use the laser to apply permanent black markings on ...

Laser Cutting and Etching

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:51:15 +0000

CO2 Lasers are wonderful tools! A powerful laser can quickly and accurately cut, mark, etch, engrave, and even machine a variety of materials depending on its power.

Electronics

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:45:46 +0000

A large number of products today contain some type of embedded electronics. In fact, many very simple products actually contain some type of intelligent micro-controller or microprocessor, and the number is growing.

At TouchStone 3D we have the ability to design, develop, and deploy electronics-based products. Our in-house electronics testing lab includes an electronics ...

RTV molding

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:30:53 +0000

Nearly all products created today have one or more plastic parts. Typically, the parts are manufactured by a process called Injection Molding. While the individual plastic parts made in high volumes from this process can be very inexpensive, the molds (also known as tooling) to produce them can cost from $5,000 up to more than [...]

Graphics – Product Marking and Labeling

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:01:00 +0000

Nearly every product on the market has some type of marking or branding to help guide the way customers interact with it. The possibilities are endless when it comes to product branding, but the ultimate goal is to make your product stand out to your customers. Some companies strive to set their products apart from [...]

3D Laser Scanning

TouchStone 3D — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:00:53 +0000

Ever make a model, or a sculpture, and wish you could make another one just like it? Ever had a part from an antique car, old house, or similar item and wish you could find a replacement? Ever had a product that your company designed and manufacturers, but the prints and drawings are missing?