Hidden components and assemblies
Expose the components that a viewer cannot see in a complete product.
Cutaway & Interactive Models
Bring the inside into view.
Expose components, relationships and mechanisms that a complete outer shell cannot show. Define the interaction needed for your audience.
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What can be revealed
An outer shell can hide the very feature that makes a product worth explaining. An engineering cutaway model makes selected internal relationships visible while preserving enough exterior form to show where they belong.
Mechanical and layered relationships
A sectional model can show how parts sit alongside or within one another.
Flow paths and process connections
Use the physical arrangement, labels and lighting to help explain internal routes.
Ways to show the inside
Cutaway sections
Remove a selected portion of the represented outer form so the important internal components remain in view.
Transparent areas
A transparent model or housing can retain the outer shape while allowing an internal view.
Open and sectional views
An open-section model can prioritise an assembly or cross-section over a complete exterior.
Interaction that helps viewers explore
Interaction should help the audience discover a relationship inside the model. Define what the viewer selects or operates, then what becomes clearer as a result.
Lighting and controls
Discuss controls that direct attention to selected components or areas.
Audience access
Explain whether the model is presenter-led or available for visitor interaction.
A focused interaction brief
Provide the questions the model should answer and the components each interaction should identify.
Where cutaway and interactive models are useful
Technical training and product education
Help a trainer point to internal components and explain their relationship to the complete object.
Engineering and sales presentations
Give technical and non-technical audiences a shared physical reference.
Exhibitions and visitor centres
Let visitors see what a closed product conceals.
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Frequently asked questions
How do we choose the cutaway area?
Identify the hidden components and relationships the audience needs to understand. Technical drawings, viewing direction and the remaining exterior form help determine the section.
Can transparent areas be used instead of a cutaway?
Transparent sections are an option to discuss where retaining the outer shape matters. Visibility depends on the material, surrounding parts and display lighting, so the approach needs review.
Does an interactive model need moving parts?
No. Controls and lighting can help viewers identify internal areas without mechanical movement. The interaction should be chosen for the explanation it supports.
What should we include in the brief?
Send engineering references, the components to reveal, the intended audience and viewing direction. Include target size, labeling, interaction and handling requirements.
Explore a related approach
Compare all model solutions ↗Show how the mechanism operates ↗
If movement is central to the explanation, explore working and demonstration models.
Set the engineering scope ↗
For complete machinery, equipment or facilities, explore industrial scale models.
Fit the visitor environment ↗
For exhibition presentation and showroom planning, explore display models.
FROM YOUR BRIEF TO A PHYSICAL MODEL
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