Product Prototype Development Services
Having access to a number of high-end large volume 3d printers allows us to use prototyping throughout the design process. By mockuping up ideas early and often you get to a feasible solution so much faster as problems in mechanism and tolerances get found out early.
Once we have a functional prototype that can go to the next level, we have a network of high end CNC machining that can make high tolerance preproduction parts at an affordable price.
Our Process
What is the goal of the prototype
Decide what you want form this prototype, the early quick form studies are a proof of concept and give the confidence to the customer we are fully engaged trying to solve the problem.Define Materials & Production Methods
Depending on the product requirement and the choice of material you will need to choose a prototyping direction. Not all 3d printers can print metal or soft rubber so you need to decide what the requirements of the prototype are based on the materials specked in the design.Method
Choose the manufacturing method that aligns with your production quantities, and we will help select materials (plastics, metals, composites) to match your prototypes to final production performance closely.Cost & Speed
CNC parts are more expensive than 3d printed parts. You may want to iterate faster using 3d printing and then decide to get it machined once you are assured you worked out all the issues. We work with a variety of overseas prototyping house that can provide out of the box prototyping solutions for a fraction of the cost.Prototyping
We can fabricate a wide range of models, from appearance models to engineering prototypes, to best suit your needs.
- Foam core & foam mock-ups
- 3D printing - SLA & FDM
- Laser cutting
- Urethane casting
- Appearance models
- Engineering prototypes
- Low-volume production (5-50 units)
- CNC engineering