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The Flag They Said Would Not Fly

A flag - Well, a banner - No, a Course Feature.  A landmark?  OK, we're not sure sure what it is, but it was created by Synthesis for WickWerks as a promotional piece to be used at Bicycle Races like the US Open of Cyclocross and CrossVegas (during Interbike).

Engineering A Machine For Safety On Steep Mountain Slopes

When we think of safety on the ski slopes, it is not usually tractors or bright, warm summer days that come to mind.  Yet, that is the topic of this custom machine design story and Engineering Case Study.

U.S. Patent No. 8,617,015

A very long time in the process, this new USA Patent 8,617,015 titled "Bicycle Chain Rings" has finally issued, Dec, 2013.  It covers the fundamental elements of the bicycle chain front shifting technology used to make the "World's Fastest Shifting Chainrings"

New Patents Issued

We just recently received notice that 5 new design patents are official as of September 17, 2013.  These new patents cover the designs of several license plate frames with various artistic elements, and some complex CAD design.

Obstacle Race

Obstacle Race events like the "Muddy Buddy" and "Foam Fest" have become 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

News Report Spotlight

I have to say, it is really kind of fun to turn on the television and see your customer and the prototype you made as a news spotlight for the world to see.  Here is the Stun Shield product.

New Scope Levers Announced

Expanding their market to include ever more in the product range, 3 Gun Stuff is adding more scope levers for the shooting sportsman. — A concept they came up with, but Synthesis did the scope levers design.

U.S. Patent No. 8,092,329

A long time in the works, this U.S. Patent for "Bicycle Chain Rings with Ramps" covers elements of the chainring shifting technology that we at Synthesis are working on for several years. 

Morphed Skulls

January 2012 – New Release A new license plate frame is now available from Cruiser Accessories.  The new design shown in the image below, Morphed Skulls, is also the subject of the US Design Patent #D656,872.  It is a combined design effort with Synthesis complex CAD which brings this new frame with the cool 3D […]

Video – Custom Machine Demonstration

Here are two videos showing a custom machine made by Synthesis.  The videos are a demonstration tour, SIM Demonstration.  The project started with conceptualization and design, but only of what we call the "heart" of the machine.  It then continued with fabrication and some initial testing.

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