Custom Climbing Grip for Red Bull

3D Design, Custom Products, Short-Run Production

3D printing often emerges as the most sensible solution for highly unconventional ideas. This time, we assisted Red Bull Polska in realizing an extraordinary race…

About project

Comapny

Red Bull Polska

Industry

Events

Technology

Material

Quantity

1 pc.

Lead time

10 work days

Service

Red Bull, known for its daring concepts, devised a rather unique race. Marcin Dzieński, world and European champion in speed climbing, competed against… an elevator. Climbing holds were affixed to the exterior wall of the Olympic Center in Warsaw.

While speed climbing is an exhilarating sport, racing against an elevator at the Olympic Center gained spectacle from the nighttime setting. Marcin usually ascends 15-meter walls, but this challenge was even greater – the wall spanned 23 meters. He conquered it in a remarkable 12.12 seconds!

Mój główny problem jest taki, że mam za dużo pomysłów. Cubic Inch wybiera najlepsze z nich, testuje i wdraża je na liniach produkcyjnych Unilogo. W dodatku zazwyczaj płacę za mniej niż się spodziewałem. Druk 3D i technologia HP Multi Jet Fusion to magia w formie najczystszej.

Tomasz Pałka

Production Head, XO Boats

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Challeange

We were tasked with a distinctive challenge: designing and fabricating a climbing hold in the shape of the well-known Red Bull logo. The hold needed to look striking in photographs and, above all, fulfill all durability requirements.

Solution

Our design team crafted the climbing hold, which was then 3D printed using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology and Polyamide PA12 material. The client approached the idea of 3D printing something meant to withstand such immense stress with skepticism. Particularly, given that the hold’s durability directly impacted the climber’s safety. However, prior to the race, the hold successfully underwent numerous durability tests, all of which it passed. Everyone was impressed by the resilience of the HP MJF-printed hold.

Benefits for the Customer

By utilizing 3D printing, our client could create a customized climbing hold within 2 weeks.

Comprehensive Execution

Upon receiving the client's brief, we undertook the entire process, from preparing the 3D model to delivering the ready-to-mount climbing hold.

Industrial Durability

Client concerns primarily revolved around the hold's safety and durability. However, after initial tests, all doubts were dispelled. The hold met all safety requirements.

Lead Time

We needed a week to finalize the 3D model of the hold, followed by another week for 3D printing and finishing. Consequently, we delivered the final order within 2 weeks of order confirmation.

Przyspieszenie procesu produkcji

Szybkie dostawy w czasie 3-5 dni roboczych zmniejszyły przestoje w produkcji i pozwoliły na sprawniejszą realizację zamówień.

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