Earlier in 2018 we were approached about making a giant Paul Bunyan 3D Fabrication as a prop for a major motion picture.  The movie was being filmed not far from from our HQ and with our talented 3D Fabrication team and experience in building 3D props and larger than life 3D creations, this was a no-brainer!

We quickly got to work in planning and setting the file for what would ultimately become a 25 foot statue with a 21″3′ statue and a 4’5″ base.

We started by making a much smaller 3D Printed model of what the final product would look like and with a happy client it was time to start building this beast.  His head was 3D Printed on our large Massivit 3D Printer and once it was printed we sanded it down, made some fine tuning and fixes and it was time to move him into the paint booth.  With his head now done, we moved onto the printing of his two giant hands.  One hand would be in a fist and the other hand would be holding a peavey over his shoulder.

While the finishing team worked on Paul’s head and hands, the 3D Foam carving team got to work on his feet, legs, ams and torso. All of these pieces were built in our FROG3D Carver and Mill machines.

This being such a huge undertaking, the project also required our engineers and installation team to work together with the 3D team to plan out the inner supporting structure that would guarantee strength and stability, so a steel frame was built for the inside of the large 3D prop for support.

Back he would go to the finishing department to put some clothes on Mr Bunyan and then the final piecing together and testing of the entire project before we packaged him up and sent him off to the film set.

Once we were happy with the results of the test build Paul was loaded up onto multiple flatbed trucks and our installation team began the job of carefully and meticulously piecing him together for his moment in front of the camera.

Here are the photos showing the progression of how we built this huge 3D Paul Bunyan

Do you have a need for 3D Printing or 3D Fabrication?  Drop us a line using the form below and we’ll be in touch right away

Charlotte, NC: Sign World Inc. is now part of Media Resources International. Sign World, the oldest sign installation company in Charlotte combines with previously acquired SignsUnlimited, the second oldest sign installation company in Charlotte, to produce an install power house.

• Average Lead Installer experience is more then 30 years each
• 15,000 sq. ft. facility with 10,000 sq. ft. of interior storage
• 3 acres fenced/secure yard for staging and storage
• 15 service vehicles with cranes up to 100’ reach plus multiple auguring systems
• Proven ability to service, maintain & install any type of sign project in North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond.

Media Resources is the largest sign service company in North America. We are a full-service company with North American based engineering, manufacturing, printing, and installation services.

Other divisions include:
• 3D Fabrication: 3D printing; 3D multi-axis CNC carving; 3D hotwire; 3D hand sculpting
• LED Digital Displays: Interior fine pitch; billboards; electronic message centers; custom & spectaculars
• Large Format Digital Printing

Contact us for more information!

On Friday June 22nd the team at Media Resources helped the Heart & Stroke Foundation with their 2018 fundraising goal of $8 Million Dollars.

The team of 21 Media Resources staff (Plus Candie the Mannequin) managed to raise $2,520.50, which helps the Halton Region get closer to their goal of $195,000.

Check out the photos of our ride and if your company wants to help raise funds for Heart and Stroke and have a fun team event while doing so, go to www.bigbike.ca.

Originally Posted by Rebecca Flores in The Printing News

3D Print Technology was once a far fetched idea. Before the 1980’s, the technology was akin to the flying cars or the cleaning robots the Jetsons promised us. These days, this technology is transforming entire industries and leaving an imprint on our society that can never be unturned.

Don’t take our word for it. Just ask the parents of Lucy Boucher, an infant with medical complications that damaged both of her kidneys. Her father decided to donate his own kidney to her, but the difference in their body size presented a big problem. With the use of 3D technology, doctors created a printed model of Lucy’s infant body to see it could indeed fit a full-grown adult kidney. The surgery was a success. Today, Lucy is a thriving healthy child.

In 2014, Dr. Liu Zhongjun, Director of the Orthopedics Department at Peking University, printed the first vertebra implant for the orthopedic spine surgery of a 12-year-old boy with a rare bone cancer. Once again proving 3D technology is changing the way we think about age-old industries by introducing new possibilities.

But it’s not just the medical world. Students at MIT Media Lab recreated functional musical instruments. There’s also an endless amount of templates online for printing useful household objects, accessories for your car, and almost anything else you can think of. You can even find a guide on how to print a fully-functional SLR camera in 15 hours and for only $30 in parts. But today, many commercial printing business owners are still intimidated by the technology and what it can actually do for them. Even more business owners gawk at the investment in capital a 3D printer requires.

A Closer Look

To put it in layman’s terms, 3D printing allows layers of plastic filament to take shape as a print nozzle on an extended arm follows the pattern it’s been programmed to produce. After each layer, the nozzle lifts and repeats the process. The result is the product of these layers.

Scott Schiller, Global Head of Market Development, 3D Printing, at HP Inc. further explained the significance of this technology in today’s world.

“There have been massive advances in technology, economics, and applications that together are rapidly accelerating the path to industrial 3D manufacturing. We’re on the cusp of a 4th Industrial Revolution that will be among the greatest social and economic shifts in modern history. The World Economic Forum recently estimated 3D manufacturing will become a $100 trillion industry over the next 10 years. It’s truly mind-boggling.”
According to Schiller, 3D printing technology isn’t new, but the scope of its potential applications has grown tremendously in just a few years.

Why It Matters

Where to Begin

3D Printer Architecture

Kevin Sykes, President of Massivit North America, also echoed the benefits of investing in 3D manufacturing.

“With the advent of technology, Massivit introduced the Massivit 1800 Flagship 3D printer. We really took the speed of 3D printing to the next level by becoming 10x faster than the former rate,” he said.
In March of 2018, Massivit also introduced the 1500 Exploration 3D Printer, designed to provide a first step into the possibilities of large format 3D printing at an affordable price.

“Other printers use heated material that has to cool before the next layer. We can immediately print the next layer on top of the prior layer without having to wait for it to cool down using UV curing and our proprietary diamond gel technology,” Sykes explained.

As far as how commercial printers can adopt this technology?

“The number one use is adding 3D elements in general. Taking a 2D form like a logo, mascot, brand’s perfume bottle, the M&M characters, or anything like that which would have been a banner or point of purchase material, you can now print the element itself in a 3D form,” he continued.

Another area that customers are finding Massivit 3D printers for is using the printer to create molds, eliminating the the traditional method of stamping out a shape. Thermal forming can be done more cost effectively and neither of these were original applications.

“When you’re creating signage in letters, you’re often limited by how much you can bend the glass on font with certain curvature but with Massivit, you have virtually no limitations at whatever font, whatever thickness, and you can illuminate it from the inside,” added Sykes.

MEDIA RESOURCES IS HIRING!  Press Operator

Media Resources is a dynamic, growing organization focused on delivering an integrated set of products and services to the sign industry. As part of this mandate Media Resources manufactures digital LED displays of all sizes, has sign installation services, and prints large format digital printing for customers across Canada, the United States and South America.

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Press Operator for our Oakville facility. The successful candidate will be working in a fast paced environment reporting to a member of the management committee.

The Key Responsibilities of the Press Operator are:

• Fill ink fountains and take measurements, make adjustments and determine settings to control colour and viscosity
• Set up press and check samples for ink coverage, alignment and registration
• Monitor regular press runs for quality and consistency using computer control console and make adjustments as required
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

The Key Requirements for the Press Operator are:

• Computer knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent communications skills a must
• Large/grand format digital print operator experience
• Preferably with experience with Vutek, Scitex/Idanit or similar printers
• Mechanical aptitude and computer literacy a must
• Self-thinker able to make decisions on own and take responsibility
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Must thrive in a fast paced environment
• Enjoy working in a physically demanding role

If you feel you would be a great fit for this position please submit your resume by responding to this posting. This position is for our afternoon shift. We appreciate all applicants who submit a resume, however please note that only the applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.press and check samples for ink coverage, alignment and registration

• Monitor regular press runs for quality and consistency using computer control console and make adjustments as required
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

The Key Requirements for the Press Operator are:

• Computer knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent communications skills a must
• No experience required
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Must thrive in a fast paced environment
• Enjoy working in a physically demanding role

If you feel you would be a great fit for this position please submit your resume to jobs@www.mediaresources.com . There are both Day and Afternoon shifts available. We appreciate all applicants who submit a resume, however please note that only the applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Media Resources Selected as Subcontractor to Install Iconic Toronto Sam the Record Man Sign.

Media Resources of Oakville, Ontario is very excited to announce that we have been selected by our friends at Sunset Neon as their subcontractor to install the iconic Sam the Record Man sign at Yonge & Dundas Square in Toronto in 2017.

One of many iconic signs that Toronto has been known for, the two large neon spinning lights are a part of Toronto history much like The El Mocambo neon palm tree, Honest Ed’s and Massey Hall.

Sam the Record Man Toronto Sign at Night in 2002

The sign was taken down following the closing of Sam the Record Man and eventually placed into storage by Ryerson University.

On January 18, 2008, Ryerson University acquired the property for future expansion of its nearby campus. On October 4, 2008, the iconic neon signs were lit for the last time as part of Toronto’s Nuit Blanche festivities. The removal of the signage commenced shortly after the final lighting, and by mid-March 2009 the building had been partially demolished. About a year after the lighting of the records at Nuit Blanche, demolition of the structure began. The building was demolished in early 2010.  The new Ryerson Student Learning Centre (SLC) opened on February 23, 2015 on the old Sam’s site.

Under a heritage preservation deal with the city, Ryerson was expected to restore the spinning record signs and incorporate them into the new Student Learning Centre on the former Sam’s site. However, the university later stated that the signs were not compatible with their designs for the new building.  In July 2014, City Council approved a revised agreement with Ryerson, whereby the university would pay to install and maintain the sign atop a city-owned building at 277 Victoria St., two blocks southeast of the original location.

On Wednesday March 8th it was announced that Ryerson has selected Sunset Neon to manage the restoration and installation of the sign atop a city owned building at Yonge and Dundas Square.

Illustration shows the Sam the Record Man signs atop 277 Victoria Street (CNW Group/Ryerson University)

About Media Resources

Established in 1967 Media Resources is an integrated sign services and manufacturing company providing Large Format Printing, Digital LED Displays, 3D Fabrication, and Sign Installation services to the sign and display industry.

Benefits of 3D Fabrication for Businesses in Marketing

At the mention of the term ‘3D’, what comes to most people’s minds is the thought of movies. But what most don’t know is that the 3D movement has also swept into the business world. In fact, it has been in existence for way longer than 3D movies. In what way you ask? Well, businesses are using 3D fabrication in making business signage and in marketing activities such as trade show displays, product launches, experiential marketing and more. The movement has also stretched into theaters and to TV/movie screens where it is used to make props of all shapes and sizes

As a business owner, theater owner, movie producer or advertising and media executive, you should consider using 3D fabrication in your marketing and this is why:

Advertising Outside of the Box

As you walk down the streets of any city today, there are loads and loads of posters and billboards all fighting for your attention. The window stores, bus parks, building walls; they are all crammed with marketing material. As a business owner who is looking to have your business known, you do not want your marketing strategy to be in the same line as other businesses. Yours needs to go against the current and what better way than through 3D fabrication of your signage, your message or your product? This way, any pedestrian walking down the street is bound to have their interest captured and you will have beaten your competition and captured the attention of many.

Your Billboard Message stands out, clearly

For every business started nowadays, there will be several that will emerge to compete with the initial one. For that reason, there is the need to have a strategy where your business stands out from the rest, especially when it comes to marketing. The solution to this problem is Custom 3D fabrication in Marketing, Advertising and Promotions. Business owners have stated that once they adopted 3D signage, their businesses registered an increase in clients or got more attention. This is because it makes the brand stand out and it’s memorable.

Product launches

Business owners have also benefited from 3D fabrication when launching products. This is because 3D fabrication produces a lifelike replica of whatever product one wants made. This way, when a product is being launched, people get to see a replica of the exact product as opposed to a miniature version of it. 3D fabrication also reduces the risk of handling the real product especially if it is delicate.  3D Fabrication allows the advertiser to get creative and present the product in any way, shape or form.

Theater props, Movie Props, Museum Displays and so much more…

Live production theaters are also benefiting from 3D fabrication. Earlier on, theater owners spent a lot of money in buying props which sometimes did not even meet their expectations. However, now they can have 3D props which are exact to the expectations they want.  No matter what the production is, every theater production needs props and Media Resources has just the machines and the artists needed to create whatever your production needs.

Similar for television and movie sets, props are a huge part of any film production for the big screen or the small screen.  Media Resources can build anything from the smallest to the largest props for your science fiction movie to a drama, horror or comedy.  We can build large scale city scenes, galactic planets and spaceships to miniature cities…you name it and the 3D team at Media Resources can produce it.

More Examples of our use of 3D and Creativity on behalf of our clients:

Choose Media Resources for your Custom 3D Fabrication Needs for top results in your Marketing, Advertising, Promotional campaigns and 3D Props.

Media Resources has extensive experience in creative multi-dimensional 3D Signage, 3D Custom Fabrication and 3D Prop solutions to get your message and your campaign noticed. A simple 2D billboard extension can add incredible impact to your message.

A 3D sign execution goes the extra distance to make your brand and message really stand out. Our creative team at Media Resources has been at the forefront of custom 3D fabrication for over 30 years, from the days of custom metal fabrication to modeling, hand sculpting & forming. Now in 2016 Media Resources is again at the leading edge of technology & innovation with our 3D Carving & Sculpting capabilities. VISION3D can bring your brand message, trade show booth, brand mascot or product to life – in any shape or size, in multiple duplicate quantities.

Interested in what you see? Have any questions? Want to book a demo, meeting or consultation?

Feel free to contact us and we will respond as fast as possible, or call us right away to speak to someone right now at 1-800-667-4554