If you didn’t know, Kemeera is not just an Objet 3D printing partner. We specialize in product development and rapid prototyping services as well. Feel free to contact us if you would like to learn how we can  boost your product development and manufacturing process.

Our services include:
Rapid Prototyping
Objet 3D Printing: Over 60 different materials to choose from.
FDM
CNC machining
Low Volume Production
Silicon Molding
Casting

We’re confident that we’d be able to bring your ideas to the next level. If you already have a concept, our services will give you life-like functional prototypes to enhance your design method.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions
Scott Cullum | 415 971 2344 | scullum@kemeera.com

Objet just released a fascinating article on their Blog highlighting ancient tool-making techniques with a modern twist. The purpose of the BC – AD Project is to replicate primitive tools and reproduce them using Objet 3D printing technology. Using 3D scanners, they import data to develop custom handles and accessories. This just goes to show that Objet technology has a wide spectrum of applications. As you’ll read, this isn’t Objet’s first rodeo with prehistoric modeling either.

To read the full post, click HERE

Do you have a project in mind? We can surely help. Give us a call to learn how we can enhance your product development and prototyping needs.

Did you know that Kemeera is a sponsor for IDSA events in San Francisco? This past week was a Design means Business event at the Wharton. We had the opportunity to network with fellow bay area designers and experience a fantastic presentation from MeeWha Lee, design leader for Oscar Mayer.

Just a taste of the event..

Want to create a revolutionary product or service?  You’ll need BOTH design and business.
MeeWha Lee centers innovation at the heart of her company. She focuses on the importance of the relationship between brand, packaging and product as the core connection for success as she leads the Design Innovation Function for one of the largest grocery brands in North America, Oscar Mayer (Kraft Foods).

Market trends, portfolio needs, leadership appreciation
are three pillars of corporate design
-MeeWha Lee

For more information about MeeWha Lee, click Here

About DESIGN means BUSINESS
As a mutual partnership between Wharton | San Francisco alumni and SF Chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America, “DESIGN means BUSINESS” aims to bring design to the forefront in business as a way to create more meaningful, innovative companies. Each lecture draws a vibrant mix of design and business leaders from throughout the Bay Area, with plenty of opportunity for cross-pollination.
For more information on Design means Business, please contact:
Geoff Morrissett, WGʼ07 (geoffrey.morrissett.wg07@wharton.upenn.edu);
Martin Dragomirecky,WGʼ07 (martin.dragomirecky.wg07@wharton.upenn.edu) or Wayne Pan, WGʼ07 (waynep@wharton.upenn.edu).

Painting your Objet models provide a variety of benefits. Below are applications for finished models as well as 10 easy steps to producing perfectly-painted parts every time!

Applications for Finished Models

1. Internal Use- communication between product designers, engineers, R&D team
2. External Use- Customer feedback
3. Exhibit and tradeshow displays
4. Marketing/Photography
5. Package Design- simultaneously create packaging while products are in production

10 Tips for Painting (spray can)

1. Clean part thoroughly. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean all surfaces with lint-free cloth

2. Allow object to dry completely

3. Prime surfaces to create a smooth clean surface if necessary

(Not to be used on flexible materials because they will crack)

4. Make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

5. Spray can should be shaken vigorously before use to create consistent viscosity

(The temperature of the room affects nozzle output. Colder environments cause poor paint quality)

(Let the spray can sit in tepid water for 10 minutes, if cold, then repeat step 5)

6. Spray 6-12 inches away to reduce blemishes and inconsistency of finish

7. Start and end spray OFF the object, which minimizes splatter marks

8. Apply multiple thin coats: provides consistency  and uniformity

9. Allow time to dry (room temp affects drying time). 15 or 20 minutes between coats

10. When finished with spray can, flip upside down and spray nozzle for 5 seconds to clear debris (Prevents nozzle from clogging for future use)

For advanced painting methods from the Objet Application team, click HERE

This past week, we hosted a hands-on workshop at our facility demonstrating various post-processing methods recommended for Objet parts. We would like to thank everyone who attended. It turned out to be a very fun and informative experience. We were also fortunate enough to have a few Application Engineers fly out from Objet headquarters to join us and offer their expertise.  The workshop covered the following topics:

Exporting CAD models to STL files
Fixing corrupt files with Magics software
Creating print jobs with Objet Studio software
Cleaning parts via waterjet and sodium hydroxide
Sanding and polishing methods
Painting and dyeing techniques
Gluing with various adhesives
Other applications (silicon molding, tradeshows/exhibitions, etc.)

At the end of the day, all attendees took home an Objet part that they cleaned, polished, dyed, painted, and glued.

If you were not able to attend this event but want to learn more about these methods, or if you are interested in attending the next event, feel free to contact us at 877.345.4948 or scullum@kemeera.com