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3D CNC machining An increase in demand for large 3D objects and sculptures was the driving force behind the acquisition of a 5 axis CNC machine in 2004. The table size is 3 metres long, 1.5 metres wide and has a ‘z’ height of 900mm. Working from obj or stl files, an operator scales up the image, splits/divides the model into pieces to fit the machine’s table size, plots the cutting paths and parameters and then sends the file to the router. The router cuts the sculpture out of either white EPS foam or blue XPS foam. The final pieces…

HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER – The Art and Technology of Animatronics Between 2005 – 2016 John Cox’s Creature Workshop, in association with their touring company, Creatures on Tour,  toured this blockbuster interactive exhibition in the USA and Canada twice, including one of the Top 10 Museums in the USA: St Louis Science Centre, opening the NEW Spark! Science Centre in Calgary, Canada, and being the #1 exhibition ever shown at Anaheim Muzeo, California. It toured New Zealand twice and has shown in most major cities and a number of major regional venues within Australia. The grand finale was taking part in the…

JOHN COX’S CREATURE WORKSHOP 1978 – 2023 John Cox has more than 40 years experience in the visual effects industry and is the director of Australia’s leading effects company, John Cox’s Creature Workshop. State of the art services include digital laser scanning, digital sculpting, 3D printing and 5 axis CNC routing. John Cox’s achievements include: 1995 Academy Award for Visual Effects for the movie ‘Babe’ 1999 Elected a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2006 Kinetone Award for ‘Significant contributions to the Queensland Film and Television Industry’ 2007 Australian Film Industry (AFI) Awards winner for…

John Cox’s Creature Workshop is internationally acclaimed as a leader in the design and manufacture of animatronic fantasy creatures, monsters and realistic animals. Based in Australia, John Cox’s Creature Workshop has worked world wide including: UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia and New Zealand, as well as Australia.  Our client list includes a long list of USA production companies. Our state of the art studio includes a purpose built 900 sq meter studio, laser scanner, 3D computer modelling, 5 axis router, 4 axis hot wire and internet facilities that allow clients to view work in progress. John Cox is the recipient of…