【3D Printing Case Study】Direct Access to "Club 5 - Brother Wu's Den"! From Agency Models to Modified Exports!
3D printers create new business opportunities! Taiwan-based "Club 5 - Brother Wu's Den" started by selling realistic remote control car models. The models they represent are not only realistic in appearance, but also meticulously designed for climbing and off-road performance, making them high-end toys for adults.
3DMart was honored to visit their headquarters and interview them about their successful experience in developing and selling products domestically and internationally after using Ultimaker 3D printers in recent years!
The company's interior features a test track for rock crawlers, meticulously designed with realistic scenery and challenging climbs. The entire display area is filled with various car models and bodies, presenting a tough industrial style, more like a crazy collector's space.
(The rock crawler test track completely simulates a real outdoor environment.)
(In addition to the main rock crawler models, the display area also features various scales of remote-controlled off-road vehicles, nitro cars, and monster trucks.)
"When you see it, you want to modify it." The founder expressed the feelings of many "big boys," and everything started from this passion. Initially, they modified out of interest, and the creativity in the process was realized through 3D printers to meet the demand for modified parts, while also injecting new design elements. The emergence of 3D printers brought new opportunities for product development.
(Even the different details of accessories from different years are meticulously handled.)
After they started using Ultimaker 3D printers, their independently developed modification accessories were successively sold to overseas markets, with exquisite details that are irresistible. The products emphasize a high degree of restoration, from the interior to the exterior, and from various car models to different years, striving for authenticity in every possible detail.
(The exterior is no longer just flat stickers; even small parts like handles and exhaust pipes can be produced and modified using 3D printers.)
"Since the freedom and time in the initial development stage were sufficient, the main difficulties lay in mold opening costs and prototype replacement," said the design manager. In addition to the high cost of mold opening, design and development were also the most challenging parts. 3D printers, as excellent auxiliary tools, need to operate smoothly. After evaluating various reviews and user recommendations, they chose the Ultimaker 3D printer for its stable printing and excellent quality.
(An Ultimaker 3 printing a product.)
In the early stages of its establishment, "Club 5 - Brother Wu's Den" mainly acted as an agent for imported models sold in Taiwan. With the introduction of 3D printers, they were able to develop and produce their own products, gradually expanding the market for modified parts and even selling them overseas. Today, compared to simply selling realistic car models, these modified parts already account for 50% of their total revenue.
(Products directly developed, produced, and packaged using 3D printers.)
To date, after introducing their first Ultimaker 3D printer, they now own one Ultimaker 2+ and four Ultimaker 3s, which they use very efficiently. For product development and design, they use the dual-extrusion system of the Ultimaker 3, which simplifies post-processing of supports. Once a design is finalized, they use the Ultimaker 2+ for mass production. This approach allows for smooth concurrent operation of both production and development processes.
(To date, they have five continuously operating Ultimaker 3D printers.)
Their modifications go beyond appearance and styling to include vehicle performance. Understanding the internal structure of the car body is essential, so these 3D printers are also used to develop parts such as weight distribution components and functional modifications for the interior of the car body.
(Special "Magical Lights" configured inside the car body, lighting up instantly upon installation.)
Finally, we also asked them about desired improvements for 3D printers and services. The design manager stated, "Currently, existing features meet our needs. We hope to see larger print volumes than the Ultimaker 3 in the future." After owning five Ultimakers, the print volume of the Ultimaker S5 perfectly meets their size requirements. (Further reading: Ultimaker S5 Large Size Test Achieved!)
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