High Precision Surfboard Design Software and Surfboard Shaping Machine
The shaping industry's adoption of Aku Shaper is changing the way surfboards are made, from idea inception to final product. The researchers behind this product are dedicated to the production of custom surfboards.
February 05, 2010 00:26
Matt Biolos (Lost Surfboards) talking design
AKU Shaper machine ower Matt Biolos (Lost Surfboards) on Surfline talking about his new model, The Scorcher. Its an insightful piece about how Matt thinks through the design process of a new model.
February 05, 2010 00:23
Softpedia.com lists Aku Shaper Software
A website (softpedia.com) that lists and tests software for viruses, malware, adware and spywarer, has recently listed Aku Shaper as a free software that has passed their requirements as a safe software package to download.
Here's what they wrote to us:
"Aku Shaper" has been tested in the Softpedia labs using several
industry-leading security solutions and found to be completely clean of
adware/spyware components. We are impressed with the quality of your
product and encourage you to keep these high standards in the future.
To assure our visitors that Aku Shaper is clean, we have granted it with
the "100% CLEAN" Softpedia award.
Softpedia's 100% Aku Shaper Clean Page
December 09, 2009 21:02
Upgrade of the Aku Shaper Software
We have recently upgraded the Aku Shaper software. With this upgrade we have included Professional Features. These features unlock powerful functionality not needed by your basic user, and require payment which helps us to maintain and upgrade the software. If you're having trouble with the software it's highly recommended that you read our migrating to Aku Shaper Pro page along with our general software troubleshoot page.
There are some operating systems that require the OS to be upgraded. Mac OS X 10.4 and below does not support Java 6 and the latest version of our software requires Java 6.
The link below will take you to the download to an older version of the software that will work on older Macs.
Here is a link for more information about the Pro License features.
July 01, 2009 06:38
Recent email from our customer Peter Hosking on the Gold Coast to someone looking to get a new shaping machine.
Yes I did look at both the AKU and APS300 and went with the AKU. There are so many things wrong with the aps and miki that I needed only 1 hour with him to make up my mind. I can make a list if you like but it all start at the software, as for the machines and how they are built the AKU is way better in all aspects, On how the blank is held and where the blank is mounted to the machine, Spindal motors which spin both ways, the machine frame and vribration, self oiler, the software as shape3d still has some major problem with curves, AKU has a rack for the X drive not a belt and the list goes on. I still have my old 3dm machine but have not used it since I got the AKU. It still works fine but I find the AKU much easier to run. Call into the factory when you are next in Aussie HAve a look at the nipper board I did on the AKU web site. Peter
June 08, 2009 22:21
"Reshaping the Surfboard Business" - Article in MidWeek Newspaper
Recently Aku Shaper was featured in Midweek Newspaper, which is a local newspaper on Oahu.
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/entrepreneurs_article/reshaping_the_surfboard_business/
A related article was featured in CareerKokua.com which is a Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Website.
June 08, 2009 22:20
Stand Up Paddle Boards
All of our machines (12' standard, 13' Extended or larger custom) can cut boards up to 12' and 13' respectively, 33" wide and 6" thick. We've had requests for machines that can make boards up to 18' long which is something we can easily accommodate.
The advanced technology of our machine makes cutting Stand Up Paddle boards flawless and saves a huge amount of time relative to any other machine on the market and of course doing them by hand. This is same for both EPS and PU.
We use cutters with varying degrees of roughness and our reverse spindle technology eliminates burning, leaves rails perfectly symmetrical and completely balances the cutting forces.
The Stand Up Paddle board market is growing very rapidly, oceans, lakes, everywhere.
Let us know if you have any questions about making these types of boards.
May 20, 2009 06:29
Nipper Boards
Our friend Peter Hosking on the Gold Coast of Australia recent these nipper boards.
They came out really well.
March 04, 2009 00:10
Balsa Cut Smooth
Machine has been cutting good customized balsa boards.
March 04, 2009 00:07
Surfer Magazine Intervew
Recently we were interviewed by Chris Mauro at Surfer Magazine talking about our machine and software. The article is in the latest issue, the Feburary issue. The article is on page 146.
February 26, 2009 21:17
Cutting EPS and XTR Foam
Here's a couple shots of a recent cut of EPS and XTR foam on the same board. Our spindle gives the cutting head the ability to spin both clockwise and counterclockwise which leaves a very smooth finish on all types of foam, including the difficult to machine XTR Foam.
January 06, 2009 23:10
You Tube Videos
We've got a couple of YouTube videos of the machine.
May 22, 2008 15:25
Thinking about buying a shaping machine?
We offer a couple tips and a few questions to ask.
May 22, 2008 15:25
New Features added to the Machine
Significant improvements have been made to our new generation machine
- Elimination of the "angel wings" pic
- Auto oiling of the machine - no more getting dusty before you cut your first board
- Raised machine - no more back bending when loading and unloading
- High tensile tungsten cutter with diamonds grown on surface
- Even smoother stringer cut, especially near nose pic
See the Machine Features page and pics of cut boards for more info.
May 22, 2008 15:25
APS3000 Machine Featured on Science Channel
Last night the Discovery Science Channel did a show called "How do they do it", which talked about the science of designing and machining surfboards. It featured Matt Ambrose's APS3000 machine in northern California and went into detail about how the machine cuts blanks and how the software design process is carried out. Grant Washburn talked about the importance of having quality accurate boards especially at heavier spots like Mavericks. It was a good show.