Capabilities Index
By nature, we as creatives seek to push boundaries, whether in form, aesthetic, scale, or concept. Shongololo offers an ever expanding toolbox of capabilities. This flexibility allows us to create an effective execution strategy regardless of the unique requirements and idiosyncrasies of your project. We tap into our breadth of manufacturing knowledge to guide clients through the specific methods and materials which are relevant to achieving their ultimate vision.
As a practice, we are committed to continually educating ourselves on new developments within manufacturing. Currently, we are placing particular emphasis on sustainable approaches to delivering a variety of functionalities, forms, and aesthetics.
If what you’re looking for is not listed, please get in touch to discuss bespoke sourcing options for your project.
Strategy
Research + Development (R+D)
Design Strategy
Materials Advisory
Manufacturing Technology Advisory
Design
Drafting
Production Design
Exhibition and Installation Design
Reverse Engineering
3D Modeling
3D Scanning and Manipulation
Mesh + Parametric Modeling for:
Architecture
Sculpture + Fine Arts
Character + Toy Design
Jewelry
Electronics Enclosures
Mechanical + Functional Parts
Methods
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
HP Multijet Fusion (MJF)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Polyjet
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
Investment Casting Patterns
Large Format 3D Printing
Plastics
Nylon
Multicolor
Elastomeric + Flexible Plastics
High Resolution HD Resins (opaque to transparent)
Prototyping Plastics (ABS, PLA, PC, ASA, PETG)
Dimengel
Large-Scale Castable Resins
Metals
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
Inconel
Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum)
Semi-Precious Metals (Brass, Bronze, Copper)
Methods
Plastics
Resin Casting
Vacuum (Urethane) Casting
Sand Casting
Loss Wax Casting
Jewelry Casting
Dye Casting
Large-Scale Investment Casting
Slip Casting
Injection Molding
Edition Production
ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Delrin (POM, Acetal)
Nylon
Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE)
Polycarbonate
PEEK
PLA
PVC
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Elastomeric Plastics (TPE, TPU)
Rubber (TPV)
Silicone
Urethane (Flexible, Rigid, Transparent)
Metals
Aluminum
Steel
Titanium
Iron
Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum)
Semi-Precious Metals (Brass, Bronze, Copper)
Ceramic
Concrete
Fiberglass
Wax
Other
Methods
Metals
3-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
7-Axis Robotic Arm Milling
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Hot Wire CNC
Lathe Turning
Plastics
Other
Woods
ABS
Delrin (POM)
Nylon
PEEK
Polypropylene (PP)
Polycarbonate (PC)
PTFE (Teflon)
PVC
Sculptural Urethane Foam
EPS
XPS
Marble
Stone
Plywood
FSC Wood
Furniture Grade Woods
Aluminum
Brass
Copper
Titanium
Steel (Stainless, Mild, Tool, Alloy)
Methods
Metals
Plastics
Laser Cutting
Plasma Cutting
Water Jetting
Sheet Metal
Tube Bending
Other
Acrylic
Plexiglass
Mylar
Aluminum
Copper
Stainless Steel
Glass
Mirror
Marble
Stone
Build-outs
Digital
Public Art
Installations
Educational + Museum Display
Pop-Ups
Retail Activation
Electronics + Circuitry
Programming
Projection Mapping
AR/VR/XR
Handcraft
Lighting + Neon
Glass
Woodwork + Carpentry
Stonework + Masonry
Metalwork + Smithing
Welding
Water Features
Puppets
Inflatables
