Designed and 3D printed detailed scale models of products from my co-op experiences—recreating complex assemblies entirely from memory using full-color multi-material printing and functional features like embedded magnets.
Miniature Instron testing machines, fully designed and 3D printed
Personal Engineering Project
During and after my co-ops at Instron and SharkNinja, I challenged myself to recreate products I’d worked on as detailed miniature models. Working entirely from memory, I reverse-engineered the designs, recreating complex geometries, assemblies, and functional details at reduced scale.
Technical Approach
Each model required careful consideration of how features would translate to miniature scale. I used full-color multi-material 3D printing to capture realistic product appearance and incorporated functional elements where possible—including embedded magnets to create attachable components that mirror the real product’s modularity.
The Instron testing machine replicas were particularly challenging, requiring accurate representation of the frame geometry, crosshead assembly, grips, and load cell components. Getting the proportions and mechanical relationships correct from memory tested both my observational skills and understanding of how these systems actually work.
What It Demonstrates
These models represent more than just 3D printing practice—they show genuine engagement with the products I work on. The ability to recreate complex assemblies from memory reflects deep understanding of product design, attention to mechanical details, and the kind of curiosity that drives me to fully comprehend how things are built.
The project also developed my skills in design for 3D printing, multi-material modeling, and creative problem-solving when miniaturizing functional features.
Skills Applied
CAD modeling, design for additive manufacturing, multi-material 3D printing, assembly design, attention to detail, mechanical understanding