{"id":1595,"date":"2022-08-08T16:27:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T16:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimakerstage.wpengine.com\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2023-11-02T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:13:43","slug":"mattel-innovates-the-toys-of-tomorrow-with-makerbot-3d-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/nl\/learn\/mattel-innovates-the-toys-of-tomorrow-with-makerbot-3d-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mattel Innovates the Toys of Tomorrow with MakerBot 3D Printers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-90776 fl-builder-content-primary fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"90776\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5cb77d57243e0\" data-node=\"5cb77d57243e0\">\n    <div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n                        <div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5cb77d57277ba\" data-node=\"5cb77d57277ba\">\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5cb77d57278fc fl-col-has-cols\" data-node=\"5cb77d57278fc\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-5cb884152264d\" data-node=\"5cb884152264d\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-heading\">\n        <span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Mattel Innovates the Toys of Tomorrow with MakerBot 3D Printers<\/span>\n    <\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5fff4d549434a\" data-node=\"5fff4d549434a\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p><em>Mattel\u2019s Product Innovation team uses 3D printing to support toy research, design, and development<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-62bcd10314ba7\" data-node=\"62bcd10314ba7\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-html\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:52.71% 0 0 0;position:relative\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_t5xfjwr2sw videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/t5xfjwr2sw\/swatch\" style=\"height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5f2c5d62177ee\" data-node=\"5f2c5d62177ee\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattel.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mattel<\/a>, a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children\u2019s and family entertainment franchises in the world, is on a mission to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. The company facilitates that through high quality innovative products that are constructed with the highest consumer safety in mind and are accessible to many.<\/p>\n<p>A critical part of that is the research and development of the toys of tomorrow, a responsibility of Jack Peach, key lead innovation engineer at Mattel, and the Product Innovation team. Jack and his team support all of Mattel\u2019s portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas &amp; Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA. From simple mechanical features to researching and prototyping toys of tomorrow, the Product Innovation team helps Mattel brands execute their vision based on consumer insight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-62bcd1299ccb1 fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"62bcd1299ccb1\">\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62bcd1299cd23 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62bcd1299cd23\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62bcd17a755a4\" data-node=\"62bcd17a755a4\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1586\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The METHOD platform has streamlined prototyping for Jack and his team.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\">The METHOD platform has streamlined prototyping for Jack and his team.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62bcd1299cd25 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62bcd1299cd25\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-62bcd131cc7cf\" data-node=\"62bcd131cc7cf\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p>Jack has been working in the toy industry for over 15 years, having previously worked at a toy invention company. His passion for invention combined with a love of learning, and the joy of seeing children experience new toys have pushed him to be more creative as he designs new features and components.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing an inventor, I\u2019m most excited to see the sparkle in a kid\u2019s eye when a toy does something unexpected, something \u201cmagical\u201d. It is a shared experience driving imagination at their level and mine, encompassing \u2018What if? Why Not?\u2019,\u201d said Jack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-62d9c2f2c0ff3\" data-node=\"62d9c2f2c0ff3\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <h4 class=\"fl-heading\">\n        <span class=\"fl-heading-text\">INNOVATING THE TOYS OF TOMORROW<\/span>\n    <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-62bcd18862690\" data-node=\"62bcd18862690\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p>Mattel, which recently was named to Fast Company\u2019s Best Workplaces for Innovators list two years in a row, uses the same tools and processes as some of the largest tech companies. It has access to some of the most cutting-edge design tools and machine shops. For Mattel, creating innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play is serious business.<\/p>\n<p>Jack and his team use a wide range of professional digital design software and hardware tools for sketching and rough model layout, mechanical feature design and simulation, virtual model (VR and AR) visualization and electronic hardware\/software development. For fabrication, they have access to hand tools and power tools to build prototypes to prove out rough size and function.<\/p>\n<p>To build out his toy workshop in his home office, Jack added two 3D printers to the mix \u2013 the MakerBot METHOD\u00ae and MakerBot METHOD X\u00ae. While he was familiar with operating CNC machines at his previous company, it wasn\u2019t until he started working at Fisher-Price that Jack learned about the advantages of industrial 3D part fabrication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-62bcd199c48b5 fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"62bcd199c48b5\">\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62bcd199c493d fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62bcd199c493d\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62bcd2f093afa\" data-node=\"62bcd2f093afa\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1587\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_14.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62bcd199c493f fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62bcd199c493f\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62bcd19eeffd1\" data-node=\"62bcd19eeffd1\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1588\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_15.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-62bcd307e95bc\" data-node=\"62bcd307e95bc\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p>\u201cIn early 2020, I decided to invest in a 3D printer that offered high resolution, high repeatability and was super easy to use. When I started using the METHOD 3D printers, I realized 3D printing parts at home at the industrial level with industry standard material was amazing,\u201d said Jack. \u201cOur team\u2019s focus is to share innovative product features with the brand team and help bring them to market. When physical models are needed, our team can rely on industrial-grade 3D printing materials like ABS-R or Nylon Carbon Fiber because they are durable enough to prove out form and function.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Digital design and development are key at Mattel for unlocking efficiencies and innovation internally and working with outside vendors. Through an iterative process, concepts can be shared with its brand partners, the Fisher-Price\u2122 <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mattel.com\/pages\/fisher-price-play-lab\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Play Lab<\/a> and the Mattel\u00ae <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattelimaginationcenter.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Imagination Center<\/a> for toy testing and consumer insights for feedback. The design is then updated, fabricated as needed, and shared again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrainstorming and concept sketching is where it all starts. Minimal deco changes to last years\u2019 products might be approved with visuals in the digital space. But if we\u2019re trying to prove out a mechanical function\/feature or appropriate sizing for a child, fabricating a model is essential. The prototype can reveal unforeseen issues that need to be resolved or you might discover a new use case or feature that elevates the product,\u201d he continued. \u201cWith a 3D printer, you don\u2019t have to re-fabricate the entire prototype by hand. You can make a few adjustments digitally, send it to the printer, and have a new part printed quickly. This process makes modifications, testing, and reviewing so much easier and quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-62f1479cf24b7 fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"62f1479cf24b7\">\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62f1479cf2591 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62f1479cf2591\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62f1453420325\" data-node=\"62f1453420325\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1589\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_8.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Jack prototyped the Fisher-Price Soothe &amp; Glow Rainbow Sound Machine in ABS-R.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\">Jack prototyped the Fisher-Price Soothe &amp; Glow Rainbow Sound Machine in ABS-R.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62f1479cf2593 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62f1479cf2593\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62f146342ff83\" data-node=\"62f146342ff83\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1590\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_9.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"METHOD printed a functional prototype of the toy, which included several complex pieces.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\">METHOD printed a functional prototype of the toy, which included several complex pieces.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-col fl-node-62f1479cf2595 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"62f1479cf2595\">\n    <div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62f1464750b57\" data-node=\"62f1464750b57\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1591\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_12.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"3D printing enabled Jack to test mechanical and electrical functions sooner than before.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\">3D printing enabled Jack to test mechanical and electrical functions sooner than before.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-62bcd338ac478\" data-node=\"62bcd338ac478\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <h4 class=\"fl-heading\">\n        <span class=\"fl-heading-text\">CHANGING THE GAME<\/span>\n    <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-62bcd34d7f488\" data-node=\"62bcd34d7f488\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p>Before having a 3D printer at his fingertips, Jack relied solely on the machine shop at the office to support his prototyping needs. Since other teams also utilized the machine shop, sometimes it would take days before he received his part back. If additional adjustments needed to be made to the original design, he would have to send back a new design and wait some more for a new part, extending his project lead time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the METHOD and METHOD X, I can quickly produce a concept and get it into a physical form. Years ago, it would have taken longer. But with a 3D printer in my workshop, I have more control over the process and timeline,\u201d Jack noted. \u201cHaving a high-quality desktop 3D printer in-house opens new doors, allowing me to fabricate and test mechanical functions sooner, sometimes shaving off days. Complex parts and assemblies are often ready overnight, ready for review with a cup of coffee in the early hours of the morning.  I can inform the team with results at the morning meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MakerBot 3D printers are mostly used to print early prototype models to prove out an electromechanical function. Jack uses a mix of 3D printing materials depending on the application. Since most of his team\u2019s work is for demonstration of a new feature or function, he typically uses a material that can withstand hundreds of cycles. Recently, they started to use ABS-R for housings and structural features due to the material\u2019s high impact resistance and durability, and Nylon Carbon Fiber for gears.<\/p>\n<p>Printing high-quality custom parts on demand has enabled the team to provide dimensionally accurate assemblies that are very similar to injection molded production assemblies, helping to prove out a toy\u2019s features quicker and with high confidence of success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62d9c33b8a194\" data-node=\"62d9c33b8a194\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1592\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_11.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-62d9c37040345\" data-node=\"62d9c37040345\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\n<p>In one recent example, Jack and his team worked on a project for a brand team, where they were asked to brainstorm a new feature for a particular line. After pitching a few concepts, the team built a rough mockup of one of the user-interfaces that included lights and sounds that played when a joystick was moved FORWARD\/REVERSE\/LEFT\/RIGHT. The joystick was an off-the-shelf version and was too large to fit into the toy.<\/p>\n<p>A digital model of the toy was modified, and the team quickly designed a smaller joystick that was then integrated into the toy. After verifying the direction with the brand team, they 3D printed out the parts, assembled the model, added the electronics, and shot a demo video. The feature received great reviews from the brand team and is now scheduled for production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe hit and miss ratio in the toy invention business is crazy. If one out of a hundred of your ideas makes it to the market, you\u2019re doing good,\u201d said Jack. \u201cThe MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X have been game changers enabling me to put form to the creation and bring joy and imagination to the next generation of Makers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-62f1481aae7cb\" data-node=\"62f1481aae7cb\">\n    <div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png\">\n                <figure id=\"attachment_mmd_1593\" class=\"wp-block-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mkb_blog_Mattel_16.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Mattel.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-photo-caption fl-photo-caption-below\">Photo courtesy 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