News about things we do, or interesting things from our customers.
Very honored to participate with a group of eighth grade science students practicing the engineering and design process with their “Dream Invention” projects. Training, if you will, the next generation of engineers. What a great way to learn by doing. The science teachers at Holmes Middle School in Colorado Springs are putting creativity and forward […]
Get yourself ready for one of the best Mountain Bike Race events ever. Yes, ever! Is that too bold? These courses are the best yet.
Go Code Colorado 2018 challenge weekend happens again with some fantastic ideas highlighting the really creative people and concepts.
Artistic expression in 3D CAD — it’s art with a purpose — and, in this case recognition with a design patent. This one is more than just a design,
Word just in, a new Bicycle Derailleur Patent issue (March 20, 2018) for work we did a few years ago. One of two passed this week through the patent office and added
There are a ton of Video editing software packages around. Recently we decided to take a step up, and chose Corel Video Studio 2018. It’s a recent release, and there are some good reviews online, so why not?
In the wake of the horrific and violent incidents in Florida as well as the uptick in threats of violence following, like many of you, we are also pondering questions of “What can be done?”
From our FAQ with a little more detail: While we do have a few favorite industries, we cover a broad spectrum and love expanding. We serve in the
Rapid prototyping is awesome — especially when we get the chance to push the envelope a little.
We’re hitting the Solidworks season where all the preview things we’ve been hearing about finally hit the desk where we can drive them. I love going to the big demo events where
Are you part of the movement? It’s not about the Coffee. 1MillionCups is much more than Caffeine or Networking. For us, it’s about
With the world progressing more to mobile devises and mobile access to information everywhere, Synthesis has been updating our older — still very popular engineering article (s) — making them current and mobile-friendly.
Intensity. That’s what it takes sometimes to find needed answers in short order. Planning helps too. Those concepts describe the past two weekends at Synthesis
There are dozens of great ways to make prototype parts. 3D printing in many variations are all the rage
The State of Colorado puts on a pretty interesting challenge each year called Go Code Colorado. It’s a series of events which bring awareness to using public data for the public good.
The DIY Plans section on Synthesis that was called “By The Way” has now found its new home at MechanicalElements.com.
When it comes to engineering, sometimes the mind just never turns off. Even problems around the house, in Do-It-Yourself mode,
Have you ever pulled up a favorite website and found your name in an article?
Startup Week is a fantastic event that happens each year in many cities — including here Colorado Springs. This year we presented, and have now posted the content as an article here.
For the past 10 years Synthesis has served as the Engineering Department (and more) for WickWerks (Cycling Components). Now we say “So Long, and Thanks!”
A flag — Well, a banner — No, a Course Feature. OK, we’re not sure sure what it is, but it was created as a WickWerks promotional piece to be used at Bicycle Races like CrossVegas.
When we think of safety on the ski slopes, it’s not usually tractors or bright, warm summer days that come to mind.
Obstacle races like the “Muddy Buddy” and “Foam Fest” have become a fun entertainment for many people wanting a different type of athletic challenge. Indeed, if you’ve seen them, heard about them, or participated in them, they offer some amazing challenges
The “Buy the Way” Section of Synthx.com is Back On-Line! Our special section of Do-it-Yourself plans — titled (as a play on words) — 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 […]
In Louisville, KY at the Cyclocross World Championships, 2013, many of these top athletes were riding products that were designed and engineered right here at Synthesis! Did you know, the “World’s Fastest Shifting Chainrings” — produced and sold by WickWerks — are designed, and tested right here in Colorado Springs? Fun facts: Katie Compton, one […]
News Report Spotlight on a Synthesis Customer and Prototype This is a very cool, non-lethal approach to protection from a vicious animal — in particular, aggressive dogs. The product design helps protect people providing services when surprised by an over protective animal. The product is for those reading meters, delivering packages, marking underground utilities, police […]
Announcing new revisions and updates on two of our most popular articles — including each chapter. Thousands of people read these technical article features each year. And, now they have updates with even more pictures and detail. “The Product Development Process” is a technical article about bringing ideas from concept to final product. It is […]
Expanding their market to include ever more product range, 3 Gun Stuff is adding more scope levers for the shooting sportsman. — Levers of Synthesis design. This is a nifty little product for those who use scopes with adjustable optics. It extends the adjustment dial with a lever so there is less force to move […]
To support our customer in presentation and promotion of their products (products designed at Synthessi), we spent several days at Laguna Seca near Monterey California at the WickWerks booth. (And riding our bikes.) Being in the bicycle industry ourselves, and having designed several other products and components for bicycles, we always welcome the chance to […]
New Release A new license plate frame is now available from Cruiser Accessories. Patents for the design are pending. This frame is Zinc Die Cast, then chrome plate. The center 3 skulls are an emblem. Skulls