These were complex courtroom models used to help explain machinery mechanics. The models represent two competing systems for robotically delivering prescription drugs to a pharmacist or nurse in a hospital. Our models show the mechanics of the device. We placed hundreds of medicine packs on twelve rotating belts to demonstrate the flexibility and usability of [...]
Magnet icon models
This display features several magnet model. We built this for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) here in Colorado. This display in the NCAR showroom features a table top computer that reads the marking tags under each model. The program then displays the magnetic fields related to that object. The program is sophisticated in [...]
Yellowstone museum model
This model shows Yellowstone Park and a good piece of the state of Montana. This museum model does not show Yellowstone as it is, but as it was hundreds of years ago. The intent is to demonstrate the historic water ways in a tactile way for children to enjoy. In order to withstand the attention [...]
Wind Turbine Models
The green revolution is here. We are creating the display models that help to fuel that revolution. These wind turbine models disassemble and pack up safely in a handy case to take to investor meetings and demonstrations. Several options are shown with interchangeable supports and blades. As a prototype model, this has been a valuable [...]
Chemical Injection Equipment Model
When you build heavy equipment you are faced with the problem of showing it off. The operative word here is HEAVY. This extremely complex piping model is simply a sales tool. In a trade show setting this model is a great draw for interested buyers. The oil industry has a lot of competition and separating [...]
McDonald’s Mechanical Model | Trade show scale models
So kids will beg to go there for lunch and to give adults time to eat their hamburgers, McDonald’s sets up elaborate play structures. In order create new structures and get new ideas McDonald’s runs a huge trade show to promote new designs. This particular trade show model involved many interactive play areas and in [...]
RR Track Heater Model
FasTrax is a company that provides heaters for railroad switches. They were taking an actual section of railroad track to the trade shows in order to demonstrate their product. This was fine except the track weighs over three tons. To lighten the load, reduce costs and provide an easier method for presentation, we here hired [...]
Wind tower trade show model
Here is another product for the Green economy. This structure gives added lift to the wind industry. Extra height equals extra wind equals extra power from the turbines. The structure is simple but a model is needed to clearly demonstrate the advantages and structural integrity of this design. Several panels were created on the model [...]
Colorado Topo model
Not every museum model is large. This highly detailed model shows all the landforms in the state of Colorado but only measure 11″ x 15″. The scale on this remarkable display is 1″ = 25.8 miles and it has a 4:1 vertical exaggeration. Every mountain peak and subtle erosion pattern is visible. The whole model [...]
Model of the sun’s core
The Space Science Institute had us build this touring model of the sun. Now seen in libraries around the country, this educational display reveals the the inner workings of the gaseous giant. I am sure we haven’t managed to send any probes deep into the sun so I am taking it on faith that the [...]
