By order of Departmentdeluxe we made three balls for the famous TV channel SAT1. These decorative balls in a size from 40 to 150 cm imitate the rainbow colored SAT1 logo. They consist of an inner white ball and seven colored slats above it. The special challenge for us was to place the colored slats on the white ball at an even distance from each other so that they “float” about 5 mm above the ball. They are only connected to the sphere at the two poles. We precisely mastered this tricky task over the course of three weeks. The beautiful 3D logo now interacts with well-known actors such as Dr. Carola Holzner, Jörg Pilawa or Ralf Schmitz in various commercials of the station.
This is the name of the participatory art action initiated by the Paderborn artist Manfred Webel. He sees a sculpture first and foremost as a social object that interacts with the viewer not just by looking at it but by touching it. Unlike a visit to a museum, his rolling works of art may and should be touched and moved. Thus, Manfred Webel makes art not only visible, but tangible for ALL on his tour through all of North Rhine-Westphalia.
We at ACCENTFORM were allowed to contribute to this wonderful action by producing a total of nine objects by Manfred Webel in different sizes. The movement sculptures with their own names “Quattroporte, Monami, Bubble and Chair” were first CNC milled from Styrofoam and then coated with fiberglass reinforced plastic using a laminating process. Some of the sculptureser Some of the sculptures received a monochrome red paint finish, while others were further finished by the artist himself.
The constructive cooperation with the sympathetic artist was a great pleasure for us!
Manfred Webel
rolling art
Artwork Monami
rolling art
movement sculpture
“I really enjoy working with Accentform, not only because they have a deep technical understanding and work in a very solution-oriented way, but also because they have a heart for new issues and innovations to be developed for them. I also like the old school of concluding contracts with a handshake and the absolute binding nature of verbally exchanged agreements”.
Manfred Webel
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At the internationally important IAA automotive trade fair in Frankfurt 2019, AUDI has presented its new convertible model in a particularly eye-catching way: the Audi A5 40 TDI quattro is staged by two white giant hands. This staging makes the trade fair stand a special eye-catcher, to which we were allowed to make our contribution.
By order of the company Metron eging GmbH we made the two over 5m large hands out of FRP.
First, the oversized hands were milled from Styrofoam on a five-axis CNC machining center using the CAD files supplied. To obtain a hard surface, the Styrofoam models were coated with a 3 mm thick layer of FRP using the hand laminate process. To keep the oversized hands as light as possible, the entire Styrofoam was then removed from the inside.
To create a smooth and even surface, the entire area had to be filled, sanded, filled, sanded and primed. This was followed by a white matte paint finish. Good cooperation with the customer ensured trouble-free assembly to the customer’s framework.
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Giant hands made of styrofoam, parts are put together
ADVERTISING FIGURE MADE OF GFK – FLAMINGO, PINEAPPLE, COCONUT
Malibu is the world’s best-selling rum-based liqueur with natural taste of coconut. This popular drink is an ingredient of many cocktails. In combination with orange, passion fruit or pineapple juice, it creates many wonderful drinks with a dash of the Caribbean.
ACCENTFORM made giant pineapple and coconut fruit and funky flamingo Mali. These aesthetic objects are a real eye-catcher at any beach party and help create a casual and fun atmosphere.
The 2.5 m high flamingo was carved freehand from STYROPOR based on a photo template and then the surface was coated with a 2 mm thick GRP layer.
The outfit of the hip bird is completed by the blue glasses and colorful bathing slippers. The giant fruits – coconut and pineapple were modeled in CAD and then CNC-milled from Styrofoam.
The coconut was given a surface with a natural fiber look, while the pineapple enjoyed a fruity airbrush finish.
At the end of 2017, the new streaming series “Jean-Claude Van Johnson” started exclusively on AMAZON. For the worldwide film premiere on 12.12.2017 in Paris, we were commissioned by the event agency GRAL to create an oversized sculpture. The statue is to represent the famous action hero Jean Claude van Damme, who plays himself in the JCVJ series.
Part of the order was two columns including pedestal under the feet of the monumental figure. The columns were made of styrofoam and the pedestals were made of wooden panels and finished with marble look.
We first roughly milled the 2.7 m wide figure from Styrofoam. All details, such as facial features and muscle parts were modeled manually by the artist Waldemar Neumann according to photo templates. The Styrofoam surface was then given texture and gold patina. Our sculpture literally went down well in Paris, cut a fine figure next to the action hero at the premiere and even made it into the “Bild” newspaper.
By order of the company Neulant van Exel we were allowed to produce a fancy sports car model in original size.
Based on the supplied 3D data, a 1 : 1 replica was milled with high precision from a large-sized polystyrene block. The 4.8 m long model was produced on a 5-axis portal milling machine (10 x 4.5 m) in one clamping.
The car tires were milled separately and later movably attached to the model. The open-pored Styrofoam surface was closed with a mineral putty by manual processing and painted black/red. Further adjustments, as well as the mounting of the lamps were done by the customer.
The luxury sleigh was first used as a stage backdrop for the performance of a well-known German rapper duo.
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Fräsen mit Styrotec ST 15
Autoreifen werden gefräst
Styropor-Modell eines Autos
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At first glance, it looks like a conventional white GRP sphere – but this impression is deceptive! Thanks to a special surface coating, this 2.5 m sphere can have an infinite number of “faces” by means of beamer projections and create breathtaking effects.
A sphere of this kind – produced by ACCENTFORM – was used at the large Garbicz Arts & Music Festival 2019 in Poland. The customer (Armin Sachs) projected visual effects onto the surface of the sphere using a beamer. With a magical and fascinating effect! Even the black colour is reproduced brilliantly.
Such spheres are also well suited for scientific purposes, e.g. for a realistic, very plastic 3D representation of planets or our blue earth with its atmosphere. Here you get a real astronaut feeling!
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By order of 3D Culture we were allowed to produce an imposing, 4 meter high figure. First, individual body parts were milled from polystyrene using CNC machining centers.
Since the figure was later to be given an illuminated arm by the customer, cable ducts for the electrical installation had to be taken into account.
The milled individual parts were glued together and the surface was given an initial sealant. Thus, the giant was ready to be sheathed in FRP. After the finishing work on the surface, it was painted uniformly in white according to the customer’s wishes.
The impressive giant then cut an undoubtedly fine figure at the trade show for five days.
This 2m high display model represents a multiple enlargement of a dental implant. It is used for illustration purposes at trade fairs and exhibitions in the dental field. The data supplied by the customer was prepared by ACCENTFORM in CAD/CAM programs.
The individual parts were manufactured and assembled using our CNC milling machines. The B1 classification had to be taken into account. The styrofoam model was then encased in FRP and smoothed.
The smoothing of the surface is a very complex process, here the surface is sanded 3x, 2x filled, so that the final finish paint can be executed in a high surface quality.
The surface painting was done in a noble titanium look, true to the original – smooth on top and provided with a rough surface in the lower area of the implant.
To ensure stability, the model has received a steel plate in the base area.
Custom made microbes – the new shape diversity of pharmaceutical company
With bold, powerful colors in stimulating combinations, the new brand identity of a leading pharmaceutical company presents the true nature of science instead of the clichéd world of sterile laboratories. And the organic world of form, inspired by cell structures, is always fascinating and unusually shaped.
In order to stage this variety of colors and shapes spatially and haptically at international congresses, strong partners are needed – no problem with ACCENTFORM, even in a short time.
With the commissioning of the construction of a total of 24 bionically shaped spheres, the challenge of creating the almost impossible within 17 working days was born. This was because the following special features had to be thought through in the approach to production:
the bionically shaped surface
for ø 1m – despite 15 mm wall thickness, keep the weight as low as possible
at ø 2m – division into quarters with invisible connection
Thanks to perfect cooperation with CNC model making, ACCENTFORM was able to start preparing the 1m models of the northern and southern hemispheres for mold making after just four days. After another four days, the last models for the 2-m sphere were machined, which had to be built up much more complex with its inner as well as outer shell.
Bionische Kugel ø 1 m
For the small sphere, an adhesive resin was used after the first layers of laminate in order to achieve a wall thickness of approx. 15mm after sealing with further layers of laminate. After curing, the halves were demolded and handed over to the grinder, which brought the individual cutouts to size. After joining and fine-tuning the northern and southern hemispheres, the leveling work and painting preparations began. Thus, already on the eighth day, the first 1 m spheres could be painted in the exciting color palette of the company.
Kugel ø 2 m
For the large spheres, the approach was somewhat more complex: After completion of a total of four production molds (north-south hemisphere / inner-outer shell), the individual shells were laminated as usual. After a complex mold construction, the hemispheres were cut in half again to meet the requirement of an easily transportable quarter division. Another requirement was to “hide” the joints as well as possible and, in addition, to make them tradable worldwide. Here, ACCENTFORM engineers developed a simple and easy-to-use connection that allows the individual parts to be fixed or released in a concealed manner using a special tool and a simple handle. The final paint job in the bright corporate colors brought the Merkroben to life.
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Conclusion:
Despite a tight schedule and certain challenges, the ACCENTFORM team was able to master this special order very well. The 24 globes are on the road as eye-catchers at various events around the world.
Please touch!
the bionically shaped surface
