Case Study: Newlab advances motorcycle prototyping with ShopBot CNC

Newlab uses ShopBot Tools to prototype a café racer motorcycle on a PRSalpha 4×8

Newlab, a Brooklyn-based community prototyping lab, faced the challenge of supporting its members in bringing a wide variety of innovative ideas to life through digital fabrication. To empower its users, Newlab required reliable and versatile CNC equipment for prototyping complex designs, such as those for custom motorcycle bodywork.

ShopBot Tools provided the solution by equipping Newlab with a ShopBot PRSalpha 4x8 CNC machine. This allowed lab managers like Ryan Logan to expertly mill high-fidelity foam prototypes from 3D models, significantly accelerating the design iteration process. The implementation of ShopBot's technology enabled Newlab to effectively bridge the gap between prototyping and production-ready items for its member community.

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