How to validate a professional mock-up before manufacturing it: key reviews and approvals
Before building a professional model, it's advisable to review the plans, scale, level of detail, materials, finishes, lighting, text, shipping, and assembly. This validation phase helps avoid errors, delays, cost overruns, and last-minute changes, making the project a clearer, safer, and more controlled process.
Interactive directory mockup: a project with functional and symbolic value
The 39th graduating class of the National Police Academy in Ávila wanted to leave a useful and lasting memento at the institution where they completed their training. To this end, IA Manufacturing created an interactive model directory that displays the interior of the buildings and helps locate the different areas and specialties within the Academy. This piece has both functional and symbolic value, and we would like to give special recognition to Inmaculada García, a key driving force behind the project.
Price of a professional model: factors that explain how much it can vary
The price of a professional scale model can vary greatly depending on the type of project, scale, materials, level of detail, integrated technology, deadlines, and logistics. In this article, we explain clearly and practically what factors influence the budget of a scale model and how to adjust the cost without sacrificing quality or communication capabilities.
Interactive virtual model for outreach: Red Viva, the experience created for Iberdrola
Red Viva is an interactive experience developed for Iberdrola that combines a physical model, a 3D digital environment, 3D-printed parts, and NFC sensors. The project transforms the workings of a modern electrical grid into an educational tour where users learn by touching, making decisions, and observing the grid's response in real time.
Tendering a model: a practical guide without losing control of the outcome
Preparing a tender for a scale model requires much more than setting a price and providing a general description of the piece. This article reviews what public sector professionals should consider to properly define the contract's scope, draft useful technical specifications, assess experience, and avoid awarding contracts that compromise the final quality.
Interactive model of a data center, real impact by optimizing investment
The interactive data center model developed for Amaranzero became the centerpiece of their strategy at technology trade shows. Designed as a tool for attracting clients and differentiating themselves, this piece allowed them to present implementation solutions in a clear, visual, and efficient way, reducing logistical costs and generating a greater impact compared to the competition.
A model of the technologically advanced irrigation system of the Campo de Cartagena
A scale model of the irrigation system provides a clear and interactive visualization of how water is managed in the Campo de Cartagena region. With its detailed design, interactive technology, and educational focus, this model facilitates the understanding of key processes related to sustainability, land use, and the efficient use of water resources.
Interactive virtual model: uses, benefits, technology and costs
Models are no longer limited to physical volume. Today, an interactive virtual model opens up new ways to explore, learn, and experience scientific and technological content. In this article, we show you how they work, what technologies they incorporate, and why they are becoming a key tool for museums, exhibitions, and educational spaces.
Delivery times for professional models: plan and secure the date
Each model is unique, and its production doesn't follow a standard timeline. In this article, we explain how long each type of model can actually take, what factors influence its development, and what you can do to ensure delivery by your deadline. An honest and practical guide, straight from the workshop.
Interactive mockup for IoT environments: immersive real-time experimentation
What if you could control a model as if it were a real system, from your computer and in real time? The interactive model for IoT environments developed by IA Manufacturing makes this possible: it accurately simulates agricultural, urban, and industrial environments through a system fully connected to the FIWARE platform. Designed to be a powerful educational and informative tool, this model represents a step forward in how we understand, explain, and showcase the technology that connects the world.