It's key feature is ease-of-use, even for the most complex geometry. Novice users follow the wizard interface, experienced users can also directly change any setting (dual user interface).

This perfume bottle has been modelled by Iris Timmers, and has been transferred from 3D CAD to DeskProto by STL file. On the left DeskProto screen the triangles can be seen. On the right screen a rendering of the bottle is shown: the default visualization by DeskProto.

DeskProto offers a complete set of tools: 3D machining, 2D machining and bitmap machining, all in one program, for a low price.  DeskProto can be combined with a 3D design program (CAD) and with a CNC milling machine. 

Current users show a wide variety of applications:

• Industrial designers use DeskProto for Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (RP). Stereolithography machines and other additive RP systems are far too expensive for in-house use, however a small NC milling machine combined with DeskProto is affordable: offering Desktop Prototyping.

• Jewellers use DeskProto to machine detailed jewellery wax models. These are ready for casting immediately (very high surface quality) and are made much faster than on any 3D wax printer.

• Woodworkers use DeskProto both for simple shapes and for intricate relief carvings in wood.

• Medical professionals use DeskProto for products like prostheses, insoles and braces.

• Schools use DeskProto for all the above applications, but most of all to teach students about CNC technology within a time-limited curriculum.

• Hobbyists use DeskProto for many applications, include scale models, lithophanes and wood-reliefs.

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