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An assortment of random info about Synthesis, about things we've been doing, and about our customers -- like a blog of sorts -- of recent news, awards, events and other things.
Feel free to comment using the Contact Us Page. We'd love to hear from you.
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Have You Done an Obstacle Race? |
| Obstacle races like the "muddy buddy" have become a fun entertainment to many wanting a different type of athletic challenge.
Indeed, if you've seen them, heard about them, or participated in them, they do offer some amazing challenges.
This is an obstacle that Synthesis designed and built for one company that hosts these events. It is not as shocking as some challenges,
but with the top bar at 14 feet up, it takes a fair bit of metal strength to throw yourself over to climb down the other side.
This image here is the first time it was set up -- in the circle in front of the house. The neighbors already know we're crazy here,
but this brought them all out for a look and a gasp. Certainly, the fun part of our job is "testing" the finished products.
Let us know if there is something you need designed. Synthesis Engineering Services, inc. |
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News Report Spotlight on a Synthesis Customer and Synthesis Designed Product |
| Frank has been training dogs professionally for more than 30 years. Several years ago he asked Synthesis to design the mechanical portions of this product in cooperation with Spectrum Laser and Technologies doing the electrical for the first prototype.
In the video you can see 2 prototype versions. The bigger, "cluckier" one was a proof of principal that has stood the test of many a vicous dog.
The other prototype shown is the latest "production like" version. Both are functional.
The concept works well. Most dogs sense something is going on and choose to act agressive from a distance. Other dogs - those bent on attacking - end up changing their minds in a hurry. |
Colorado Springs News Channel 13 Product Spotlight. (Click image to see video.) |
| This is a very cool, non-lethal approach to protection from a vicous animal. Two things I really like about it: First, the animal does not get shocked unless he actually attacks; and second, though the stun is sudden and intense, there is no permanent effect to the animal - unless you count the significant change in attitude toward ever attacking a person again.
If you're interested in helping Frank financially to bring his stun shield to market, let us know. We can put you in touch. |
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Sample Utility Trailer Plans
Single Axle w/ Various Options Animated |
Buy the Way Section of Synthx.com is Back On-Line!
Our special section for Do-it-Yourself plans -- titled Buy the Way -- has been off for a while as we have revised and upgraded the site.
It is now back on-line and functioning. This is the place to purchase plans for great projects.
We have plans for Utility & Other Trailers,
Shop Tools including Cranes and Presses, along with plans for and several other things.
We invite you to have a look ... then please let us know if you see any problems we have perhaps overlooked. |
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Cyclo-Cross World Championships, 2013 |
Katie Compton racing at CX Worlds, 2013. |
| In Louisville, KY at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships, many of the athletes were riding products engineered right here at Synthesis Engineering.
The chainrings produced and sold by WickWerks are designed here.
Of important note, many riders that eventually made it to the podium were riding our chainrings. What a cool compliment to know we were -- if only barely -- helpful in getting them there.
The weather was nasty, especially the muddy course for the Masters races, but in the midst of the difficulties, I heard so many compliments about how well the chainrings work! Awesome to hear.
Of particular note were the performances of Katie Compton, Kaitlin Antonneau, and Sue Butler -- WickWerks sponsored riders who use and abuse the chainrings every day.
Congratulations to everyone that competed. |
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Recent Revisions
Two of our most read articles have recently been revised and updated. These two articles, read by thousands of people each year,
have receintly been updated with more pictures and detailed info. |
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Check out these two updated articles and many more in the
Technical Articles Section of our site.
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The WickWerks booth at Sea Otter, 2012 |
| To support our customer in presentation and promotion of their products (products we designed), we spent several days at Laguna Seca
near Monterey California at the WickWerks booth.
Being in the bicycle industry ourselves, and having designed several other products and components for bicycles, we welcomed the chance to be part of Sea Otter.
Awesome weather, awesome riding, awesome people, awesome event.
WickWerks produces bicycle front chainrings using the patented technology noted below. These chain rings shift better and faster than the competition.
Read more at BicycleChainRings.com
Chainring designs optimized here, at Synthesis Engineering. |
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U.S. Patent No. 8,092,329 awarded Jan, 2012
A long time in the works, this Patent titled "Bicycle Chain Rings with Ramps" covers elements of the shifting technology we at Synthesis have been working on for the past several years.
This is one of several patents on the technology behind the fastest shifting chainrings. Originally known as Radical Ramp technology,
you can see the WickWerks Web Site for more information.
And if you think the technology is not for real, look who's using it. Check out the riders section.
Bicycle chainrings with this technology are available for sale at your local bike shop, or at WickWerks.com |
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Morphed Skulls . . . New Release
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A new frame recently released. Obviously not to everyones taste, but definitely a feat for CAD modeling, and pretty well received in the stores.
Available at select auto parts retailers. |
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