Rapid Prototyping
We use proven rapid prototyping technologies to turn your concept or design into reality. Our development solutions help designers, engineers and manufacturers develop and evaluate new products quickly, cost-effectively and with low risk.
Rapidly realize concepts or designs
Are you looking for ways to accelerate your new product development process? Is it challenging to find a manufacturing partner that can provide not only the equipment, but also the design and engineering expertise to help you get your ideas to market faster? We can help you quickly iterate on part designs using rapid prototyping to accelerate your new product development.
Start Your Rapid Prototyping
When inspiration strikes, the last thing you want to do is wait. Rapid prototyping services can turn your concepts into reality and get you the product you want in no time. Our professional prototyping staff will determine the best prototyping service to meet your requirements and work hard to get the parts you need to you in just a few days.
Whether you need a first look, a fully functional, testable product, manufacturability testing, or something completely different, we have you covered. Our prototyping services utilize state-of-the-art technology and techniques to turn your ideas into reality. Even if you have no engineering experience, you can bring us your concept.
From established design teams to entrepreneurs with just a bold idea, we have helped countless customers realize the full potential of their designs and ensure a smooth market entry. No matter what type of prototyping help you need, you can count on Xtmadeparts to provide it. Contact us today to learn more.
Types of Rapid Prototyping Services
Using rapid prototyping to manufacture parts to test the fit and function of components, you can adjust the design, material, size, shape, fit, color, manufacturability and strength of your product based on the results of testing and analysis, helping you bring products to market faster than your competitors.
3D printing
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
Sheet Metal Production
Rapid Tooling
Vacuum Casting
Time to market is our focus
Time-optimized rapid prototyping is an important part of reducing time to market. We have perfected the rapid prototyping process and focus on creating the fastest, most efficient prototypes. We have all the resources needed to prototype modules and complete products in-house, as well as an experienced design team to review products for suitability for mass production. Rapid prototyping benefits the end product by improving quality, cost, and production speed. Our dedicated staff works with customers from the beginning on component and production choices, optimizing the supply chain and mapping any potential risks.
Industrial Prototyping Capabilities
Industrial design prototyping takes the initial concept design through the prototyping phase to a fully functional, production-worthy product. High-fidelity prototyping requires close coordination between each phase of the product design process and prototyping services. If properly integrated, product development will proceed as planned and the final product demonstration will be exactly as the original design.
Industrial design prototyping requires careful review of each iteration of the prototype and comparing it to the original design. We can specialize in rapid prototyping services to shorten the time between design/prototype iterations. We also offer high-fidelity prototyping to provide our clients with the most refined and functional prototypes, helping them transition to final production runs more easily.
Material Options
We offer a wide range of materials including thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and metals to meet your various prototyping needs. So you can prototype and test in actual production-grade materials.
Metal
We offer a wide variety of metal materials, ensuring versatility to meet your project needs.
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Tool Steel
- Alloy Steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Titanium
- Mild Steel
- Invar
- Inconel
Plastics
In order to meet your different prototype functional needs, we provide dozens of thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics, all of which have passed SGS inspection.
- ABS
- Polypropylene
- POM
- Acaylic
- PEEK
- Polycarbonate
- Nylon
- Polyethylene
- PVC
- PET
- PTFE
- PA+GF30
- HDPE
- PEI(Ultem)
- PMMA
Applications of Rapid Prototyping
For manufacturers committed to bringing quality products to market, prototyping is an essential step in the product development process. There are several main applications for using rapid prototyping services to manufacture products.
Concept Exploration
Elevate initial ideas with low-risk concept models, proof-of-concept (POC) prototypes, and appearance prototypes. Rapid prototyping services enable you to go from CAD to physical in no time and quickly develop, evaluate, and iterate a range of designs in-house.
Functional Prototyping
Produce functional prototypes with material properties that closely match common injection molded plastics to test concepts, communicate requirements, and validate the manufacturability of designs. Create low-volume production runs or one-off custom solutions for comprehensive field and in-house testing before investing in expensive production tooling.
Product Validation
Test tolerances with real-world manufacturing in mind and conduct comprehensive in-house and field testing before committing to volume production. Leverage manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, rapid tooling and injection molding, thermoforming, or silicone molding. Create custom test jigs and fixtures to streamline functional testing and certification by collecting consistent data.
Start Your Rapid Prototyping Project Today
If you have any questions about our high-fidelity and rapid prototyping services, please contact us or request a quote from our experienced industrial design prototyping experts.
What is Rapid Prototyping?
Rapid prototyping is a product development methodology that utilizes turnkey manufacturing techniques to quickly produce multiple iterations of components for testing and evaluation. It can also be used to test various designs and materials, which can mitigate the risks that may arise from moving forward with a project without sufficient product information.
In addition, speed and economy are key principles of rapid prototyping, allowing multiple prototype designs to be manufactured at once, or a prototype to be modified and remade in rapid succession. These prototypes provide critical information that helps engineers make design decisions before moving to higher-fidelity models for functional testing and production. Common rapid prototyping processes include CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping allows the rapid creation of a physical model or prototype of a product to test its design, functionality, and manufacturability. This process enables manufacturers to iterate quickly, identify design flaws early, and make necessary adjustments before full production.
Cost Savings
Rapid prototyping helps save costs in the long term by identifying design problems early and avoiding costly modifications late in production. It minimizes the risk of costly errors or rework during mass production.
Reduce communication costs
Physical prototypes facilitate better communication between stakeholders such as designers, engineers, and customers. Physical models can clearly show the product, making it easier to convey ideas and collect feedback.
Faster time to market
Through rapid prototyping, companies can speed up their product development cycles and reduce time to market. This agility is critical in competitive industries, where being first to market can provide significant advantages.
Custom and Personalization
Rapid prototyping technology enables the manufacture of customized or personalized products at minimal additional cost. This flexibility enables manufacturers to effectively meet different customer needs and preferences.
Enhanced Innovation
By facilitating experimentation and exploration of new ideas, rapid prototyping encourages innovation. Manufacturers can test unconventional designs or features without investing significant resources, thereby fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
Risk Mitigation
Rapid prototyping helps reduce the risks associated with product development because companies can validate concepts and assumptions early in the process. Identifying and resolving potential issues early can reduce the likelihood of costly failures in the final product.
Customer Focus
Our company offers what our customers really want, not just prototypes that we can easily create. Whether you need injection molding, 3D printing rapid prototyping services, or CNC, we want to help you make the best choice. Not sure what the right choice is? As one of the best rapid prototyping companies, we are happy to help you make a decision.
We offer a full range of rapid prototyping services to help our customers. Our customer service level is the best, and we strive to meet your tight schedules and deliver on time every time. No matter what type of part you need, we have you covered.
How to Choose the Right Rapid Prototyping Technology
The right prototyping method is the one that best fits your budget, the complexity of the part, the functions you want the prototype to perform, and your development timeline. Better prototypes cost more money and take longer to make, but they also more faithfully represent the form, fit, and function of the production part. Therefore, you need to determine the following questions.
- Will the prototype be a static display model?
- Does it need to be fully functional?
- Are there multiple interrelated parts?
- What is the surface texture and finish like?
- What is it made of?
- How important is strength and durability?
- How closely should it match the final production version?
Industries We Serve
We serve a diverse customer base that finds rapid prototyping of concept models or functional prototypes useful. These industries include:
Aerospace
Automotive
Medical
Consumer Products
Oil and Cas
New Energy
Semiconductor
Robotics
Industrial Equipment
Talk To Us About Your Next Project
Contact our experts today and they will advise you on the method that is best suited for your application.
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