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    Concept, Prototype, Manufacturing

    CraftWallet

    CraftWallet is a brand of minimalistic wallets with high quality materials. It was founded in 2016 and is working with ProductNow to launch its 3rd version, with us being responsible for its structural and functional improvements. There are up to 27 different variants of wallets, from Essential to colored Leather, and even with personalization. Click here to purchase yours!

    The wallet itself is CNC machined from Aluminum 7075-T6, the best grade of the aerospace industry.
    After machining, the components are anodized, a process that achieves different colors in the product, while protecting the it from oxidation.

    MOR Design

    MOR Design, a Portuguese design brand, heard about us when searching for a production partner. They had new designs and needed prototyping capabilities. What started as a prototype job evolved into small production batches for different parts. With them, we tested and validated different materials, some being filaments for FDM 3D printing, and others being resins for DLP 3D printing. Two of these products were:

    BULB component

    This component was invented in the making of a minimalist lamp, without a socket, called BULB. Besides the need to have a good surface finish, it had to present some flexibility. We 3D printed it with a TPU filament, a semi-flexible filament with good mechanical properties, which provided great results and fulfilled the requirements.
    This component would be ideal to make through the DLP technology, using a flexible resin. We tried several ones but still haven’t found any with the structural capabilities of TPU FDM printing.
    For this reason, we still use these traditional FDM method of printing these days for the production batches of the BULB.

    DUPLET

    We prototyped this model with the DLP 3D printing technology, due to its high capacity of keeping a smooth surface throughout the entire model. The main challenge was in finding the optimum orientation, so it would achieve the superficial quality required and reduce the time spent in its post processing.

    Axiis

    Our long-standing partner and client, Axiis, is a manufacturer of different components for motorcycles. They are currently developing their own electric supermoto, the Axiis Liion, and have been prototyping different parts with ProductNow. Not only we have 3D printed their models, but also have advised on design aspects focusing on its manufacturability. Some were:

    Control Switch

    With this component we first printed a prototype to check the overall feeling and aesthetics when mounted. After some model retouching, the final prototype was printed. The buttons were inserted and the prototype was assembled on a motorcycle, and with everything complying with Axiis preferences the component was CNC machined by themselves.

    Battery Cover

    We 3D printed the prototype for the Liion battery cover, which enabled the Axiis engineers to determine and test the cables path.

    Tail Piece

    This prototype was one of the most rewarding prototypes ProductNow has done so far. The 3D printing itself was challenging and, when assembled to the body of the motorcycle, we were finally able to see the whole look of the Liion supermoto. The prototypes were then shipped to an carbon fiber partner, that used them to create the mold for production.

    We had to break it into 3 different pieces in the past.
    Today we wouldn’t have to, with our new 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm 3D Printer!

    3D Mask

    We have associated ourselves with the project 3DMask Portugal, by 3D printing and distributing several protection masks for the health sector workers, whom have been relentlessly fighting Covid-19. The project, through different contributors (including ProductNow), reached a production rate of 1000 masks per day.

    For the achievement of the referred production rate, ProductNow helped in the access of production suppliers and with the optimization of the existing design for its scalability. Besides the original design optimization, we also created our own design with the same purpose, that only required laser cutting of the acrylic sheets.

    While 3D printing more than 300 masks in-house, we also assisted in distributing both mask designs to hospitals and fire stations, scattered through the entire Lisbon district. We are honoured to be able to participate in this amazing project and contribute to the global effort on fighting the pandemic.

    Tablet Holder

    ProductNow has developed for Foxi tablet holders, destined for those with reduced mobility. The product is assembled to the articulated arm and holds the devices through a magnetic field. Due to the success of the project, we have, and will continue to, manufacture the product for Foxi whenever needed.

    After its design and prototypes being approved, we 3D printed the tablet holders with the PET(g) filament through FDM technology. At the printing stage we have three magnets below the last layer of material ensuring its fixation and an homogeneous surface. These homogeneity is important so the magnet lumps aren’t too noticeable, after the aplication of the sticker.

    Besides the product development itself, we also defined an assembly manual so this last task, performed by the company or the Foxi’s clients, is facilitated. Onto the tablet, a metalic sheet is glued with an adhesive, enabling that the tablet is successfully supported in its holder through its magnets.

    In addition to the tablet holder, ProductNow designed, prototyped and has been producing a support structure for the attachment of a camera that monitors the user’s eyes. This product, as the tablet holder, is 3D printed in our FDM printers in PET(g) filament.

    BetterJump

    BetterJump is a company in the sports sector that manufactures and sell devices for the monitoring and feedback of professional trampoline athletes. With its sensors it records all the different components of the jump of the athletes, enabling the correction and improvement of such. The company asked ProductNow to 3D print the several cases for the components of the device.

    When we received the models, they were not properly designed for production. That resulted in ProductNow providing some insights and proposals for the design, becoming optimized for 3D printing. We have now been printing some small production batches using a PLA filament. The company receives the printed kits and directly assembles them in its device, becoming ready to install.

    Juice and Switch

    When Foxi contacted us with the need to develop a product to improve the daily lives of people with reduced mobility, Product Now felt the enormous responsibility to create a product that corresponded and exceeded the expectations.

    In its development phase, it was realized that the main characteristic would be the ergonomics of the product itself and its use. We then created the Foxi Juice charger alongside with its stand, which with just one finger it is possible to remove it from its resting area for use and vice versa.

    In addition to the creation of the design, the exterior case and the Foxi Juice stand itself were also produced by Product Now, with FDM technology for 3D printing in PLA (a polymer made up of lactic acid, being one of the most used materials in this technology).

    Besides the Foxi Juice charger, we also developed the wireless Foxi Switch. This product is a switch button designed to be adequate for the reduced mobility people, being sensitive (an activation force of 60gr) and, at the same time, durable. ProductNow designed and developed this bluetooth switch, and then 3D printed the exterior case and the button itself, while being responsible for the assembly of its electronics. 

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