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  {
    "Lucesco":
    {
      products:
      {
        "Halley Floor Lamp":
        {
          description: "The upper portion of this iconic lamp had already been designed when Lucesco contacted us to develop the floor stand portion.<BR/><BR/>The floor stand incorporates extruded aluminum, die-cast zinc, and sand-cast steel parts to create a solid, quality base for the articulated movement above.<BR/><BR/>Industrial Design: Richard Sapper<BR/>Electrical Engineering: Lucesco<BR/>Mechanical Design (Floor Stand): Tortuga Product Development<BR/><BR/>Photographs courtesy of Richard Sapper and Lucesco Lighting",
          images: ["lamp1.jpg","lamp2.jpg"],
          other: "2005 Neocon Gold Award - \"Best Lighting Product\" - Halley Product Family"
        }
      },
      url: "http://www.lucesco.com"
    },
    "Master Replicas":
    {
      products:
      {
        "Sting Sword":
        {
          description: "With the design already in tooling, we were called in to help with project and production management.<BR/><BR/>The product utilized a number of different processes, occurring at multiple vendors. All needed to be organized into a smooth production run under tight schedule constraints.<BR/><BR/>But the end result was worth it. The blade appears to be ground steel, yet it glows a ghostly blue when activated. Striking the blade emits one of 4 different sound effects. The handle has a beautiful faux-wood finish, wrapped in a silver elvish vine. And a twist of the pommel reveals the hidden battery door.<BR/><BR/>Sound Effect Programming: Creativity, Inc.<BR/>Licensor: New Line Pictures Ltd.",
          images: ["sword.jpg"],
          other: "4.5 \"Rings\" - www.theonering.net, May 2004"
        },
        "Thermal Detonator":
        {
          name_long: "Thermal Detonator",
          description: "The goal of this project was to make the most accurate prop replica of Star Wars' Thermal Detonator&trade; ever produced. Complete with lights and sound no less.<BR/><BR/>After recreating the prop geometry in 3D CAD, the truly fun work began. How do we conceal the battery door and speaker? How do we give the activation switch a satisfying over-center toggle? How do we provide battery access with no tools or visible features on the prop?<BR/><BR/>The final design satisfied all of the project requirements and nailed the authenticity. The resulting product was a hit with collectors.<BR/><BR/>Sound Effect Production: Creativity, Inc.<BR/>Licensor: Lucasfilm Ltd.<BR/>Mechanical Design: Tortuga Product Development<BR/>",
          images: ["deton1.jpg","deton2.jpg"]
        }
      },
      url: "http://www.masterreplicas.com"
    },
    "Think Outside":
    {
      products:
      {
        "Stowaway Infrared":
        {
          description: "As a follow-up to the Stowaway XT, we were asked to develop a new keyboard with cost and PDA compatibility as our top two priorities.<BR/><BR/>The center external latch holds the plastic skins tightly closed against the compressed key force. When opened it doubles as a foot for the PDA stand. An IR transmitter at the tip of a movable \"wand\" interfaces with nearly any PDA and enables typing in either portrait or landscape mode.<BR/><BR/>Industrial Design: Scott Summit, Summit ID<BR/>Electrical Engineering: Think Outside<BR/>Mechanical Design: Think Outside, Tortuga Product Development<BR/><BR/>Photographs Courtesy of Scott Summit, Summit ID<BR/>Photography: Jeanne Stack",
          images: ["inf1.jpg","inf2.jpg"],
          other: "\"Best PDA Accessory Award\", 2004 Handheld Computing Magazine"
        },
        "Stowaway XT":
        {
          description: "With the product already designed for steel skins, were asked to help transition the product to aluminum. But to provide similar stiffness, the aluminum needed to be around 50% thicker. This rendered many of the original design features impossible.<BR/><BR/>We redesigned the 2 keypad skins, their associated hinge attachments, latch, and other features. The resulting product was solid, yet functional and beautiful. And noticeably lighter.<BR/><BR/>Industrial Design: Scott Summit, Summit ID<BR/>Electrical Engineering: Think Outside<BR/>Mechanical Design: Think Outside, Function Engineering, Tortuga Product Development<BR/><BR/>Photographs Courtesy of Scott Summit, Summit ID<BR/>Photography: Rick English",
          images: ["lap1.jpg","lap2.jpg","lap3.jpg"],
          other: "\"Editor's Pick\", Pocket PC Magazine<BR/>\"Best Palm-Powered Product\", Handheld Computing Magazine"
        }
      },
      url: "http://www.thinkoutside.com"
    },
    "Tom Grimm &amp; Associates":
    {
      products:
      {
        "The G.U.R.L.Z.":
        {
          description: "Some projects merely need additional CAD modeling support. We are happy help!<BR/><BR/>The G.U.R.L.Z. was a line of 4 different dolls with position sensors in their arms and legs. Pressing a button would cause them to say different phrases related to their pose.<BR/><BR/>For this effort, we imported surfaces from Alias, shelled them in Pro/Engineer, and added the required internal mechanical and assembly features.<BR/><BR/>Alias Surfacing: Mark Costa, Fixate<BR/>Mechanical Design: Tom Grimm &amp; Associates, Arne Lang-Ree, Tortuga Product Development",
          images: ["gurl1.jpg","gurl2.jpg"]
        }
      },
      url: "http://www.tga-ipd.com"
    },
    "Tortuga Labs":
    {
      products:
      {
        "Talon Guitar Stand":
        {
          description: "This is our first internal product to reach the market. We conceived, modeled, and coordinated production for this novel guitar stand.<BR/><BR/>Unique features include:<UL><LI>Opens or closes in a single motion</LI><LI>A breakaway hinge that allows the stand to fold flat against the ground if stepped on or crushed. It can then be reset and put back into use.</LI></UL>It was licensed to <A href='http://www.shubb.com/talon/index.html'>Shubb Capos</A> and introduced to market in January 2005. More Tortuga Labs products are in the works!<BR/><BR/>Industrial Design: Christopher Hood, Fooey Studios<BR/>Conceptual and Mechanical Design: Tortuga Product Development"
        }
      }
    }
  };