3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), refers to processes used to create a three-dimensional object in which layers of material are formed under computer control to create an object. Objects can be of almost any shape or geometry and typically are produced using digital model data from a 3D model or another electronic data source...

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CNC Machining

CNC (computer numerically controlled) machining (subtractive rapid prototyping) enables 3-D Technical Services to machine the actual material that will be used in production for the prototype. 3-D Technical Services has multiple machining centers that offer up to 4′ x 8′ capacity. We machine everything from quick Renshape (urethane tooling board) study models to complex machined components for specialized equipment. If the material can be machined, we machine it. We run SurfCAM software to create tool paths…

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Consumer Product Comps

3-D Technical Services produces consumer product comps (models) for consumer focus group studies as well as marketing commercials and print. These comps look, feel, and function like the actual products to give reliable testing results. The comps can be anything from a simple bottle shape to a functioning mechanical assembly. We work closely with designers and engineers to provide the most realistic comps. We can successfully color match...

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Model Making

3-D Technical Services provides clients with assistance in many areas including product development, sales aids, architectural models, marketing tools, litigation models, and trade show displays. We constantly upgrade our capabilities and continue to grow in an effort to bring our clients the finest service in the industry. Our ability to provide accurate scale model representations is unparalleled. We can capture any degree of detail that scale permits...

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Laser Cutting & Engraving

Laser engraving, which is a subset of laser marking, is the practice of using lasers to engrave an object. Laser marking, on the other hand, is a broader category of methods to leave marks on an object, which also includes color change due to chemical/molecular alteration, charring, foaming, melting, ablation, and more. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface...

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Urethane Casting

Urethane Casting is the most economical way to produce functional parts that mimic mechanical properties of injection molded plastic parts. 3-D Technical Services has some clients who use this method for their production parts due to low volume and frequent design changes. We offer a large variety of durometers from 10A (skin soft) through 85D (Formica table top) as well as water clear urethanes...

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Vacuum Forming

Vacuum Forming is a method of thermoforming plastic to create a wall thickness part. The plastic sheet is heated to forming temperature, then stretched on to the tooling while vacuum is applied which pulls the plastic tight against the tooling. When the plastic cools it takes the shape of the tool. The part is then trimmed and any secondary machining operations are performed. 3-D Technical Services uses this process to create the housings for our medical training devices and transparent blister packaging prototypes...

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Short Run Production

3-D Technical Services offers custom short run fabrication services. We produce specialized parts, assemblies and products for a diverse client base at competitive prices. We have been involved in custom product development for over 30 years and are dedicated to giving you complete service.

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Medical Simulation

3-Dmed is the medical simulation division of 3-D Technical Services. 3-D Technical Services provides models, prototypes and design assistance to engineering and product development groups.

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3D Printing

CNC Machining

Consumer Product Comps

Model Making

Laser Cutting & Engraving

Urethane Casting

Vacuum Forming

Short Run Production

Medical Simulation

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For 30 years the 3-D team has been providing a full spectrum of model and prototype services for designers and engineers to accelerate the success of their product development. We are constantly expanding our skills and capabilities in an effort to bring our clients the finest service in the industry.

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Etched Texture

A customer needed to conduct a consumer test utilizing their production polypropylene dispenser package that included an attached applicator. The current production applicator had a smooth surface. The purpose of…

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Product Carrier Redesign

A leading consumer product company had been experiencing problems on a product packing line. When a crash occurred, the rigid ABS plastic product carriers were being broken. This resulted in…

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Trade Show Models

A leading provider of Highway Safety Solutions wanted a way to demonstrate their products at trade shows. The Challenge: Demonstrating actual products was a problem due to the product sizes,…

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AmCon 2019 – Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo

Come see 3-D Technical Services at booth 407! Duke Energy Center – Hall B 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH Tuesday, May 14, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 15,…

We Will Never Forget…

Today we celebrate the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on our country. Most of us who are old enough remember exactly where we were when we heard the news. …