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Traditionally, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_model architectural models] are handmade using various materials. These materials have a look and feel that is close to the finished building, something that can not be achieved with 3d printing. The benefit of 3d printing is speed. A virtual 3d model is created faster and in finer detail then hand crafted models, especially if the building design is available digitally. Because 3d printed models are build up in layers, the surface finish is inferior to traditional models. The surface finish however can be improved by sanding or bead blasting.
 
Traditionally, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_model architectural models] are handmade using various materials. These materials have a look and feel that is close to the finished building, something that can not be achieved with 3d printing. The benefit of 3d printing is speed. A virtual 3d model is created faster and in finer detail then hand crafted models, especially if the building design is available digitally. Because 3d printed models are build up in layers, the surface finish is inferior to traditional models. The surface finish however can be improved by sanding or bead blasting.
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File:Final detail.jpg|''finalized 3d model including shadow and sketched lines effect''
 
File:Final detail.jpg|''finalized 3d model including shadow and sketched lines effect''
 
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The ''first'' commercial project for Macsys was creating a colored 1:50 scale model of a villa in [https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dronten Dronten]. Details include; tiled roof, water drainage pipes and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muntin muntin] windows. At the time of modeling this project, there was no 'shell function' available in SketchUp, meaning that creating the correct wall thicknesses had to be done manually. A very tedious and time-consuming task, which is fully automated in most solid modelers.                   
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The ''second'' project was a huge jump in complexity. It was requested to build a scale model of a 900 m² mansion. It was requested to build the model with an open roof, making it possible to view the internal layout. Since the scaled model was larger than the available 3d printer, the model required sectioning. Building plans for the 30m x 30m [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansion mansion] were available in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD AutoCad] 2d format. The mansion includes: a swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and underground parking.
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Macsys's ''third'' model was a challenge in terms of detailing. The unique house design includes an elevation, round  structure, high detail stairs, pillars and balcony. Since printed models are relatively weak, scaling was done non-uniform, so that the finer details are printed somewhat bigger and are thus stronger.
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File:Dronten3-2.jpg|''project 1: villa in Dronten, Netherlands - modeled November 2006''
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File:Mension3d-exploded.jpg|''project 2: exploded view of mansion - modeled November 2006''
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File:2d side.png|''project 3: blueprint elevated round house''
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File:Printedmodel.jpg|''project 3: printed model of elevated round house - printed January 2007''
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File:Hogerijndijk.jpg |''project 4: apartment building, Hogerijndijk, Woerden, Netherlands - modeled January 2007''
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After the first projects were successfully launched, demand for models increased. That is why Macsys partnered with a SketchUp modeling firm based in Thailand. This allowed Macsys to increase its design capacity and take on more work and more challenging projects. 
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File:Iso2.jpg|''special six piece model of villa - modeled February 2007''
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File:AllParts-Final.jpg|''double housing plan with parking basement''
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File:SAM.jpg|''Safety Always Matters (SAM), 3d surface model and printed result''
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File:Macsys-Soest.jpg|''apartment building, Weegbreestraat, Soest, Netherlands''
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File:070403-Denekamp-W30.jpg|''multi print maquette, zorgwoningen, Denekamp, Netherlands - modeled April 2007''
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== Engineering Calculations ==
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=== Mechanics of Materials ===
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[http://www.macsys.nl/images/e/e7/Mechanics_of_Materials_-_Equilibruim_of_a_Deformable_Body.pdf Equilibrium of a Deformable body]
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=== Statics ===
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=== Dynamics ===
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[http://www.macsys.nl/images/1/10/Dynamics_-_Rectilinear_Kinematics_-_Continues_Motion.pdf Rectilinear Kinematics, Continues Motion]
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[http://www.macsys.nl/images/0/06/Dynamics_-_Rectilinear_Kinematics_-_Erratic_Motion.pdf Rectilinear Kinematics, Erratic Motion]
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[http://www.macsys.nl/images/a/a9/Dynamics_-_Curvilinear_Motion_-_Normal_and_Tangential_components.pdf Curvilinear motion: Normal and Tangential components]
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== Mathcad ==
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[http://macsys.nl/mediawiki_01/images/mathcad/advancedengineeringdesign.html Reliability Engineering]
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[http://macsys.nl/mediawiki_01/images/mathcad/compoundtubecalculation.html Compound Tube Calculation]
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[http://macsys.nl/mediawiki_02/mathcad/test2.html Test]
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== Projects ==
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Macsys Engineering B.V. and Macsys Holding B.V. are founded May 22, 2012, and replaced the existing V.O.F. structure.
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=== Dip-Clip® ===
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[[File:Dip-clipk_small.png|right|thumb|400px|french fries scoop packaging]]
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The Dip-Clip® logo is a registered trade mark at the [https://www.boip.int/en The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property].
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=== Boxer PWV ===
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[[File:Dutch_Boxer_Commando_Post.jpg|thumb|400px|Dutch Boxer Commando Post]]
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_(armoured_fighting_vehicle) Boxer armoured fighting vehicle]
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== Simulations & Animations ==
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File:Genevawheel_animation.gif|''Geneva wheel, model created and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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File:Intermittingmotion.gif|''intermitting motion gears, model created and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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File:Rotationalcam.gif|''cam follower, model created in [http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/default.aspx SpaceClaim] and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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File:Scotchyoke.gif|''scotch yoke, model created and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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File:Variable-quick-drop.gif|''variable quick drop, model created and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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File:QuickreleaseV2.gif|''quick release soap connector for [https://mmid-group.com/ MMID], model created and animated in [https://www.solidworks.nl/ SolidWorks]''
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File:Ratched.gif|''double wheel ratched, model created and animated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_NX NX6]''
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[[File:Genevawheel_animation.gif|center]]
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Above mechanisms are derived from the books [https://www.amazon.com/Ingenious-Mechanisms-Designers-Inventors-Set/dp/0831110848 Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors.]
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== Investments ==

Revision as of 08:51, 28 September 2019

[File:Macsys-logo.png|right|400px]]


3d Printing [2006-2011]

Macsys's pilot project; 3d printed house on wooden pedestal. Details are in the 0.8-1mm range, layer step size is 0.2mm

Macsys was founded as a General Partnership (Dutch V.O.F.) on 13 October 2006 by André Schalkwijk and Marcel Alfons. The name Macsys is inspired by CAM software Cimatron, where MACSYS stands for Machine Coordinate System. Macsys uses SketchUp software to transform architectural 2d drawings into 3d surface models. The 3d surface models are fed into Z-Corp printers to create tangible solid models or maquettes. Z-Corp printers use inkjet-technology to create full color models, making them ideal for visualization.

Traditionally, architectural models are handmade using various materials. These materials have a look and feel that is close to the finished building, something that can not be achieved with 3d printing. The benefit of 3d printing is speed. A virtual 3d model is created faster and in finer detail then hand crafted models, especially if the building design is available digitally. Because 3d printed models are build up in layers, the surface finish is inferior to traditional models. The surface finish however can be improved by sanding or bead blasting.

  • scanned 2d drawing

  • ISO-view of both facade- and floor-plan in SketchUp

  • constructing the 3d model with push-pull tools

  • finalized 3d model including shadow and sketched lines effect


The first commercial project for Macsys was creating a colored 1:50 scale model of a villa in Dronten. Details include; tiled roof, water drainage pipes and muntin windows. At the time of modeling this project, there was no 'shell function' available in SketchUp, meaning that creating the correct wall thicknesses had to be done manually. A very tedious and time-consuming task, which is fully automated in most solid modelers. The second project was a huge jump in complexity. It was requested to build a scale model of a 900 m² mansion. It was requested to build the model with an open roof, making it possible to view the internal layout. Since the scaled model was larger than the available 3d printer, the model required sectioning. Building plans for the 30m x 30m mansion were available in AutoCad 2d format. The mansion includes: a swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and underground parking. Macsys's third model was a challenge in terms of detailing. The unique house design includes an elevation, round structure, high detail stairs, pillars and balcony. Since printed models are relatively weak, scaling was done non-uniform, so that the finer details are printed somewhat bigger and are thus stronger.

  • project 1: villa in Dronten, Netherlands - modeled November 2006

  • project 2: exploded view of mansion - modeled November 2006

  • project 3: blueprint elevated round house

  • project 3: printed model of elevated round house - printed January 2007

  • project 4: apartment building, Hogerijndijk, Woerden, Netherlands - modeled January 2007


After the first projects were successfully launched, demand for models increased. That is why Macsys partnered with a SketchUp modeling firm based in Thailand. This allowed Macsys to increase its design capacity and take on more work and more challenging projects.

  • special six piece model of villa - modeled February 2007

  • double housing plan with parking basement

  • Safety Always Matters (SAM), 3d surface model and printed result

  • apartment building, Weegbreestraat, Soest, Netherlands

  • multi print maquette, zorgwoningen, Denekamp, Netherlands - modeled April 2007

Engineering Calculations

Mechanics of Materials

Equilibrium of a Deformable body

Statics

Dynamics

Rectilinear Kinematics, Continues Motion

Rectilinear Kinematics, Erratic Motion

Curvilinear motion: Normal and Tangential components

Mathcad

Reliability Engineering

Compound Tube Calculation

Test

Projects

Macsys Engineering B.V. and Macsys Holding B.V. are founded May 22, 2012, and replaced the existing V.O.F. structure.

Dip-Clip®

french fries scoop packaging

The Dip-Clip® logo is a registered trade mark at the The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property.







Boxer PWV

Dutch Boxer Commando Post

Boxer armoured fighting vehicle












Simulations & Animations

  • Geneva wheel, model created and animated in NX6

  • intermitting motion gears, model created and animated in NX6

  • cam follower, model created in SpaceClaim and animated in NX6

  • scotch yoke, model created and animated in NX6

  • variable quick drop, model created and animated in NX6

  • quick release soap connector for MMID, model created and animated in SolidWorks

  • double wheel ratched, model created and animated in NX6

Genevawheel animation.gif


Above mechanisms are derived from the books Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors.

Investments

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