Star Rapid Explained

Star Rapid
Former Name:Star Prototype
Foundation:2005
Founder:Gordon George Styles
Area Served:Global

Star Rapid is a global rapid prototyping, rapid tooling and low-volume manufacturing company located in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China.[1] [2] [3] [4] The company was founded in 2005 by Gordon George Styles, a British engineer and U.K. rapid prototyping veteran who now serves as president and CEO.[5] [6] [7] Star Rapid offers a range of advanced manufacturing services including plastic injection molding, CNC machining, metal 3D printing, pressure die casting, vacuum casting and a range of finishing services targeting the consumer, automotive, medical and aerospace industries.[8] [9] [10] The company has a 60,000 ft2 facility and more than 250 global employees.[11]

Throughout the company’s history, it has been involved in multiple high-profile projects, from providing parts to restore the historic Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse on Lake Ontario to components for the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition’s Mina v2 exoskeleton, which competed in the first ever Cybathlon.[12] [13]

Star Rapid has sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany.[14] The company has created parts for more than 400 American companies and was named a "Best Online 3D Printing Service" by ALL3DP. [15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Bradsher. Keith. China's Economy Grows, and Its Trade Gap With the U.S. Widens. The New York Times. 17 April 2018. 4 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Fuges. Christina. Star Prototype Changes Name to Star Rapid. Additive Manufacturing. Gardner Business Media, Inc.. 21 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Dormehl. Luke. A robotic exoskeleton powered this disabled U.S. athlete to a prize in the 'Robot Olympics'. Digital Trends. 2 November 2016. Designtechnica Corporation. 21 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Wright. Ian. What Is Industry 4.0, Anyway?. Engineering.com. engineering.com. 4 March 2019.
  5. Web site: Mantey. David. Manufacturing in China: Don't Believe Everything You Hear. IEN. 27 December 2016. Industrial Media, LLC. 21 December 2017.
  6. Web site: Davies. Sam. Star Prototype becomes Star Rapid as rebrand is finalised. TCT Magazine. 18 January 2017. Rapid News Publications Ltd.. 4 January 2018.
  7. Web site: Adams. Susan. Put Out Of Business By Chinese Imports, Gordon Styles Started A 3-D Printing Company In China. Forbes. Forbes Media Company. 4 January 2018.
  8. Web site: Waterman. Pamela. Metal 3D Printing: Making the Unprintable, Printable. Digital Engineering. 22 August 2017. Peerless Media, LLC. 4 January 2018.
  9. Web site: Basiliere. Pete. Market Guide for 3D Print Service Bureaus. Gartner. Gartner Inc.. 4 January 2018.
  10. Web site: McCue. TJ. 3D Printing Service Bureaus On Growth Path With Almost $3 Billion In Revenue.. Forbes. 4 March 2019.
  11. Web site: Mantey. David. Tractor Uses 3D-Printed Part to Haul 2,600 Pounds. ThomasNet.com. Thomas Publishing Company. 4 March 2019.
  12. Web site: Crouse. Megan. 21st Century Tech Ignites 19th Century Beacon. Product Design & Development. Advantage Business Media. 4 January 2018.
  13. Web site: Katz. Leslie. Cyborg athlete goes for gold on robotic legs. CNET. CBS Interactive Inc.. 4 January 2018.
  14. Web site: Styles. Gordon. Developing a New Product Using Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. Manufacturing Tomorrow. LJB MANAGEMENT INC.. 4 January 2018.
  15. Web site: Best Online 3D Printing Services in 2019. All3D. 4 March 2019.
  16. News: Bradsher. Keith. Trump's Tariffs Are Changing Trade With China. Here Are 2 Emerging Endgames.. The New York Times. 8 August 2018. 4 March 2019.

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