CLEANING DEVICE UNDERGOES CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT WITH PRECISION RESULTS

Cleaning Device Undergoes Clinical Development with Precision Results

Project:	Cleaning Device Undergoes Clinical Development with Precision Results
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Date:	31 October 2011
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Ogle Models & Prototypes produced a 3D printed prototype of Hygia for student designer Andrew Mills. The Hygia Concept is a self-cleaning device for computer keyboards & other domestic and office equipment and can eliminate harmful bacteria, including E. coli and Staph. The Hygia handheld device was designed by Andrew in Autodesk Inventor and 3DS Max. To realise a professional model he turned to Ogle Models & Prototypes — a company that works with large blue-chip companies and individuals with equal fervour. Guiding Andrew to the best process for his application, 3D Printing, specifically SL was identified as the optimum solution from the wide range of 3D printing machines in house at its state-of-the-art facility SL produces high quality parts and every component part of the Hygia was built, layer-by-layer in a single machine build chamber overnight. This resulted in a faster, more costeffective and less laborious process then producing the items by any other method. The resulting parts required minimal surface finishing and featured an extremely high standard of detail. The parts were removed to Ogle’s in-house paint workshop for an ultra-white glossy finish for the main parts with a smooth and shiny aqua blue finish for the accessories. The final prototype will be displayed at the University of Loughborough Design School's end of year degree show.