Case Studies

Real local projects, from CAD to installed parts.

Practical examples of Quality3Ds design, prototyping, reverse engineering, and short-run 3D printing work in Taranaki.

Beta Climbing Gym

Custom route start markers for Beta Climbing Gym.

Quality3Ds designed and printed compact arrow markers for Beta Climbing Gym in New Plymouth, helping routesetters clearly mark starting positions across the bouldering walls.

Shout-out to Peter and the Beta Climbing Gym team for sharing installed photos of the markers in use.

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Project scope

CAD design, prototype printing, colour variation, and small-batch production of non-load-bearing route start marker arrows.

These are route signage parts, not climbing holds or structural climbing hardware.

Installed marker photos

Photos from Beta Climbing Gym show the finished markers installed across different wall angles, hold colours, and panel surfaces.

Green printed route start markers installed on a timber climbing wall at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Green route start markers** Colour-coded arrows installed beside holds on the timber wall.

Green printed route marker beside a purple climbing hold at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Green marker detail** Low-profile printed marker placed close to the starting hold.

Orange printed route marker beside a red climbing hold at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Orange marker on slab wall** Repeated arrow geometry keeps route marking consistent.

Green printed route marker behind a red climbing hold at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Close-fit placement** Markers sit neatly behind or beside holds without visual clutter.

Black printed route marker above a purple climbing hold at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Black marker option** Contrast colours can be chosen to suit the wall and route setting.

Blue printed route marker beside a black climbing hold at Beta Climbing Gym. — **Blue marker detail** Countersunk screws keep the printed marker fixed cleanly to the wall.

White printed route marker on a teal wall panel at Beta Climbing Gym. — **White marker on teal panel** A practical signage part for gyms, venues, workshops, and clubs.