3D DESIGN & PROTOTYPING

3D Design & Physical Prototyping

Additive Fabrication, Enclosure Design & Functional Prototyping

Prototyping & Design Overview

At CODEX STUDIOS, physical design and rapid additive prototyping complement our digital software engineering. We translate conceptual ideas, mechanical mechanisms, and custom enclosures into physical form through precision 3D CAD modeling and additive printing.

Our prototyping workflow supports projects like The Codex Key—developing and refining tactile puzzle elements and enclosures using materials such as PLA filament. By iterating rapidly from digital 3D models to physical prints, we evaluate ergonomics, mechanical tolerances, and aesthetic qualities prior to production.

These capabilities allow the studio to design, test, and refine physical components in-house, bridging the gap between digital concepts and tangible products.

Design & Prototyping Focus Areas

Core Activity

3D CAD design modeling, mechanical layout, and additive printing
Materials Used

PLA filament and functional prototyping polymers
Applications

Puzzle enclosures, mechanical mechanisms, and product prototypes
Design Workflow

Digital 3D CAD modeling to rapid physical print iteration
Studio Unit

CODEX STUDIOS — 3D Design & Prototyping

Design & Prototyping Inquiries

For inquiries regarding our 3D design process, creative prototyping, or collaborative physical projects, contact our Christchurch studio team.

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