Rapid Tool Changes With An Induction Shrink Fit System
Star Rapid has a growing list of advanced equipment for improving efficiency, shortening lead times and lowering costs. The Gühring GSS 2000 induction shrink fit system is the perfect accompaniment to our multi-axis CNC machining services, making tool changes more rapid, reliable and accurate. How does an induction shrink fit system work? An induction shrink fit […]
Jimmy’z Vape E-Cigarette Wins Coveted Design Excellence Award
For 2017, Jimmy’z VAPE e-cigarette won a Gold Medal for excellence in consumer leisure products at the iF Design Award.
We’re Expanding! New Equipment and Software.
The recent rebranding of Star Prototype to Star Rapid is much more than a name change and a fresh coat of paint. Our rebranding also coincides with an expansion of our 60,000 square foot facility and a significant investment of more than US $2.5 million in cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and management software. Here are some things you […]
Why Did We Rebrand? An Interview With Gordon Styles
We have just rebranded to Star Rapid, a change that coincides with the expansion of our facilities. Find out what Star’s founder and president, Gordon Styles, has to say about why we changed our name to Star Rapid. Q: After ten+ years of successful business as Star Prototype, why is the name changing, and why now? A: First, we found that […]
Important Announcement About Star
We are proud to announce that have changed our name from Star Prototype to Star Rapid. This change was prompted due to our ongoing transition from a company focused on rapid prototyping into a provider of all low-volume manufacturing services. Star Prototype was set up in 2005 by British 3D printing veteran Gordon Styles as […]
Rebranding Frequently Asked Questions
Star Prototype is about to rebrand to Star Rapid! Along with the name change will come some updates to our logo and our brand colours. The rebrand also coincides with an of our 60,000 square-feet of facilities and significant investment of US $2.5 million into cutting-edge equipment To make sure our name change runs smoothly, we’d like to answer some […]
