Working closely with the artist, mouldCAM was able to develop an engineered solution that delivered both the artistic intent as well as a robust sculpture . In this case, cast aluminium and a highly resilient paint system were chosen.
ELLIPSOIDAL SCULPTURE Look closely. This giant 36 meter long roadside sculpture is actually a series of 24 green, blue and white modular ellipsoids – the largest 5 meters high - created in fiber reinforced polymer using a 5-axis CNC milling machine and reassembled onsite.
HALO A lightweight 12 meter wide carbon fiber ring attached to a 6 meter long arm sits atop a 13 meter high tilted mast. The sculpture’s fluid, rhythmic movements as it rotates on a ceramic bearing the size of a marble are testimony to the engineering miracles of composite technology.
HAMER HALL A series of stalactite light columns made from Fiber Reinforced Polymer and coated in gold filigree provide stunning architectural lighting shafts in this major City Arts Centre redevelopment, leaving the impression of a dazzling underground cave.
IAN THORPE AQUATIC CENTRE An architect’s vision of a unique wave-form roof over an award winning Aquatic Centre became reality when mouldCAM created a solution using a series of repeatable composite molds to shape the piloti arched concrete support pillars.
MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS, CAVES The smooth painted outer surface of this sculpture was custom mixed to reflect the artist’s vision of abstract valleys and troughs, contrasting with an undulating sub-core engineered using 5-axis CNC technology.
POLAR BEARS Giant fiberglass polar bears coated in a ‘lipstick red’ polyurethane proved an exhibition favourite at an iconic Modern Art Gallery, showcasing the potential of CNC to create shapes and structures with an endless, join-less FRP skin not possible through conventional materials.
RMIT Based on a design reminiscent of Penrose tiles, this complex façade was designed and engineered entirely in 3D. CNC-cut tooling combined with GRP construction delivered a perfect translation of shape. Its vivid green gloss finish has earned it the nickname ‘Green Brain’.
SHORT SHELTER Working from artist sketches and models, mouldCAM developed a 3D concept for this beautiful riverside shelter. A series of blade shapes, manufactured in composite laminate, were engineered to follow the load lines and allowed us to achieve a complex profile that tapers in thickness as it curves.
DANISH YACHT Highly accurate CNC tooling meant Espen Oeino’s original 3D design for this luxury 38m super yacht was manufactured with such precision that little fairing was required; the weight savings helping ensure the boat met its target speed objective of 50 knots per hour.
HODGDON Unique ‘direct to mold’ CNC surfaces for Hodgdon’s full custom tender series provide a cost effective manufacturing solution that balances practical issues of engineering and performance with design and aesthetics.
RESOLUTE RACING Resolute Racing turned to mouldCAM to create a streamlined, high precision 5-axis CNC machined racing shell master for the newest high-performance 4-man addition to their collegiate and racing line.
ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTE The use of advanced composite materials and mouldCAM’s high temperature carbon composite tooling created a cost effective, robust, durable and lightweight solution for the hull and deck of an all weather Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifesaving boat.
MouldCAM has collaborated with Cornish boat builder Cockwells to develop our unique direct CNC moulds that allows them to build one off hulls for clients in a cost efficient manner.
Chose MouldCAM for production tooling for their 35 and 45 foot range of classic lined motor yachts.
When Luxury yacht brand Oyster Yachts were planning their iconic 885 yacht model they turned to their trust partner in MouldCAM to deliver accuracy, quality and on time delivery
Working with Compass Tenders means engineering for uncompromising detail. Our direct-mould tooling and precision CNC capability support their vision — enabling faster build cycles, sharper definition, and a flawless final product.
Dutch Superyacht tender builder has been a long term collaborator with MouldCAM, each pushing the other to develop innovative design and production outcomes. Together we are redefining what is possible within composite production.
FACTORY FIVE Factory Five’s first ‘world’ car, designed with left and right hand drive options, easy-assemble components and lightweight composite body panels weighs in at under 818kg (1800lbs) and was designed and built using 3D technology and 5-axis CNC machining.
LONDON BUS 5-axis pattern and mold manufacturing enables FRP parts to be produced accurately and consistently for large-scale projects, including the futuristic New Bus for London.
MACK TRUCKS Through a process of reverse engineering, mouldCAM designed, engineered and manufactured a series of aerofoil, bonnet, guard and tank molds that enabled Mack Trucks to build up a locally available inventory of body parts for their range of prime movers.
RPC COMMUTER TRAIN Interior and exterior components of this city commuter train were manufactured using a series of highly accurate CNC-machined molds created by mouldCAM, from which the complex interior patterns and large external surfaces of the train were built.
UNSW SOLAR CAR The lightweight carbon fiber body shell of this solar-powered racing car was created using a series of master plugs, designed by mouldCAM to deliver lower wind resistance, higher maximum speeds, and a 30% weight saving over traditional aluminium construction.
V8 SUPERCARS In a sport where one tenth of a second can mean the difference between victory and defeat, Triple Eight Race Engineering chose mouldCAM to precision cut and manufacture the critical components for their new high performance V8 racing car.
ATLANTIS RESOURCE CORP The master patterns for the blades of one of the world’s largest tidal energy turbines - an Atlantis Resource Corporation project deployed in Scotland - were designed and manufactured by mouldCAM to provide a highly predictable source of marine power.
OPENHYDRO The male patterns and molds for OpenHydro Technologies’ new test bed tidal turbine were cut from a 3D CAD design which allowed all assembly and fixing positions to be marked onto the completed parts with a high degree of accuracy.
ORPC TIDEGEN/RIVGEN Utilizing precision CNC manufacturing techniques, mouldCAM was able to meet the strict accuracy requirements of these underwater power projects for the long-term generation of energy from ocean and river currents worldwide.
SEAFORTH ENERGY mouldCAM delivered a complete system starting with 5-axis CNC machining of the master patterns for Seaforth’s flagship AOC wind turbine blade, followed by infused high temp production molds with integral heating systems and controls.
TPI COMPOSITES In an ongoing collaboration, TPI Composites relies on mouldCAM ‘s continual innovation of new CNC plug and pattern designs to ensure they stay on the leading edge of wind turbine blade manufacturing and deliver some of the world’s largest wind turbine blades for customers including Samsung, GE and Nordex.
VESTAS Keeping up with global growing demand for wind energy requires constant innovation and product development. For this reason Vestas chooses to partner with mouldCAM to produce the very latest designs in huge scale with a level of accuracy only possible with CAD/CAM and CNC technology.
Design Director Cockwells
“We’ve partnered with Mouldcam for many years and their precision, reliability, and attention to detail are second to none. Their moulds consistently meet our high standards and help us deliver exceptional tenders.”
Compass Tenders
