We've selected a number of projects that highlight our services.
Contact us if you'd like further information on these, or to see how we can help you deliver your project.
Product & Industrial Design
Quick-Eze Pocket Pack Giveaway
Nestlé wanted a pocket pack designs to keep Quick-Eze fresh. 3D Hub created half a dozen sketches in conjunction with Periscope Design (graphic design company), which were presented to Nestle and a favourite style was chosen.
Finite Element Analysis - FEA
Terminator Base
3D Hub was asked to design a base that meets the customers’ requirements with reduced manufacturing cost.
Morphogenesis™
Quick Hitch
3D Hub was asked to develop a casting based off their very successful fabricated HD240-80. The existing product was already light, functional and well received in the market.
Reverse Engineering
2014 C7 Corvette – Passenger Centre Air Vent
3D Hub was asked if to convert the existing passenger centre air vent for the 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette converted from LH to RH drive. The challenge was to come up with a solution that looked, felt and behaved the same as the original design. More →
2014 Chevrolet Silverado – Power Window Panels
3D Hub got involved in the redesign of Power Window Panels for the 2014 Silverado, this required 3D Scanning of the original panels, building cad data, moving the electric switches and controls to the opposite side, mirroring the styling and retaining the mounting.
2014 Yukon / Tahoe - Power Window Panels
3D Hub got involved in the redesign of Power Window Panels for the 2014 Silverado, this required 3D Scanning of the original panels, building cad data, moving the electric switches and controls to the opposite side, mirroring the styling and retaining the mounting.
Mechanical Design
2 Tonne Tail Lift
3D Hub was asked to design a tail lift with 2 tonne SWL, that could mechanically self-level, be designed around an existing trailer design that had no provisions for a tail lift and meet all New Zealand's Health and Safety standards.
Prototyping
2014 Chevrolet Silverado – HVAC unit
3D Hub has been involved in developing an opposite hand HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) unit to fit the modified interior of the Chevrolet and GMC trucks.
Design Research
Series Four Base
3D Hub was asked to design a post driver base specifically for fencing contractors. We conducted interviews with contractors and using our Priority Rocket™ process, were able to determine the unique engineering requirements.
CAD Modelling
KFC / Carl's Jr. Pack Line
3D Hub was asked to develop a new pack line for KFC / Carl’s Jr. Our involvement consisted of ergonomic considerations, sheet metal manufacturing and all working drawings. More →
Project Management
Cast Cap
3D Hub has been developing a project for a specialised industrial product. The cap part has been designed to work in an aggressive environment and has to withstand localised impact.