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Steven Holl Architects asked us to fabricate a series of sample panels in high-density polyurethane foam. The undulating panels were going to be used as patterns for a mock-up in concrete. Polyurethane foam is a good choice for such prototypes and samples as it can be machined far more quickly than wood or plastic. It […]

Designer and glassblower Andrew O. Hughes approached us for help in producing a model to be used in creating a kiln cast glass piece. The model was cut on the CNC router in blue foam (rigid polystyrene insulation). Hughes then used that form as the positive in the creation of the plaster mold he used […]

Jewelry designer Satoko Nobe had us laser cut a variety of tiny acrylic parts that she uses in the mold-making process prior to casting her jewelry. The precision of the laser cutter allowed her to achieve a level of intricacy in this particular design that would have been extremely time-consuming to produce by hand. The […]