This is a little project I created purely for myself.  I replaced the ashtray in my '99 BMW with a custom-fit piece that I built in Autodesk Alias.  It is a molded iPod holder, and provides a great solution for all the clutter that most people deal with when using an iPod/iPhone for music in a car.  You simply drop the iPod in and go.

This project also gave me a good intro to the world of 3D printing/rapid prototyping.  I am learned to create watertight models and how to adjust tolerances.

Finished part fresh out of the 3D printer (FDM material).

In the car, where the ashtray used to sit.  It's right behind the gear shifter.

Diagram showing how to release the iPod:  You just squeeze the sides and it pops up.

Best of student work:

These were done in 3D Digital 2 (Alias 2) class at Art Center College of Design.  I studied transportation design there for two years.

Welcome.  This page shows some of the 3D digital work that I have completed using Autodesk Alias (c) software.  


If you are interested in finding out more or would like to know if I can work on your project, please feel free to email at petenoel80@gmail.com


                  Thank you and enjoy.