Donald Stookey was a scientist with Corning Glass Works in the 1950's and accidentally invented what we know know as CorningWare dishes. Dr. Stookey invented synthetic glass ceramics which is now has many new uses in addition to glass stove tops.
Several of our new 3D Printing customers have been sharing with us how much they value the fact that 3D Prototype Design can be contacted by phone or email and then receive such a quick response by a real rapid prototyping expert. One customer even went so far as to share a story with us [...]
LinkedIn Invention help Question: "I have ideas for inventions. How and where do I start?" 3D printing and invention help Answer: "There are many steps, but if you want to save money you'll want to do them in the right order. Here are the first 4 steps to get started... Research: See if the idea [...]
Fans and inventors, take note... even George Lucas isn't infallible when it comes to intellectual property. In 2006 the prop designer of the Stormtrooper helmets, Andrew Ainsworth of the UK who was selling helmets made off of his original molds, was sued and to lost Lucasfilms as having committed infringement on their intellectual property. Despite [...]
Had the good fortune this weekend at TIFF to Meet Dragons' Den David Chilton and Michael Wekerle. CBC was recording an interview that was open to an intimate group of approx. 70 people at this years TIFF festival. We sat front and center to take in all their great words of advice and perspectives on [...]
Fun invention idea to help those transition from the summer into the fall. Although 3D Printing is not an option for this prototype, we thought it would still be fun to share! This sandal converts into a running shoe using a zipper.
Although 3D Printing and rapid prototyping technology has been able to build replacement bones for several years now with titanium, the FDA recently approved replacement facial device. To learn more follow the link below. http://www.cnet.com/news/3d-printed-face-implant-gets-fda-approval/
I recently met on-line the inventor of a great product, the Gleener Fuzz Remover "fabric shaver that doesn't require batteries. Safe on fabrics, with no pulls or tears. One side removes lint, the other removes fabric pulls." Thing thing really works!!!! So I wrote a stellar review on Canadian Tire's site and contacted this Montreal/Canadian [...]
LinkedIn question: "Help, I am developing a jet pack style flying suit using at least 8 patentable ideas including a more efficient higher power to weight ratio engine. I need to convert data to digital. I am doing the designs of each part on paper and I don't want to spend hundreds to convert this [...]
Wacky or Brilliant? No 3d printing required for this invention!
