This model of Lake Tahoe was commissioned by the Lake Tahoe tourism board. This is a self contained interactive model. Dozens of LED’s are set into the surface of the topo to represent every golf course, casino, hotel, and amusement area. The front panel of the stand opens up and two touch screen computers can [...]
Working Pill Picker Model
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 [...]
Equipment Models of Cooling Towers
These two large models show the inner workings of two cooling tower designs. Built to travel to various trade shows and marketing events, these models made a huge impact wherever they were viewed. Literally thousands of baffles and louvers were inserted into these models. As part of my continuing education I learned that the process [...]
Prototype model of shoe
We built this model for a light boot design for Solomon Boot Co. This prototype required that it be made of material in a very specific density and flexibility. After building the original model, we made a two part mold and cast the sole in a urethane that had the required properties.
Sunglasses
Here are a few of the dozens of model we have done for Suncloud sunglasses. Many different techniques were employed including creating brass fittings, sculpting acrylic frames. creating RTV molds and making rubberized urethane model components. After being used as display models for the marketing department, these product prototypes were brought to the orient to [...]
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 [...]
Shade Screens
This product prototype was created to help the home buyer visualize a custom canopy for their deck. We cut several versions on our laser cutters out of durable material and painted them to create the proper patina. The prototypes represent a copper sheet that create dappled light when installed in a garden. These marketing models [...]
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 [...]
