Product development

Rapid Prototyping for Product Development

Use a physical prototype to review a design and plan the next iteration. Tell us whether the goal is appearance, fit, assembly or a defined functional test.

Define the question first

Appearance

Review form, scale and visual decisions with a scope suited to presentation.

Fit and assembly

Identify interfaces, mating parts, fasteners and the measurements that need attention.

Defined functional test

State the load, environment and pass criteria. A printed prototype alone is not a safety or performance validation.

Plan each iteration

  • Label files with a clear revision
  • Describe what changed and what should be checked
  • Separate one-off review parts from repeated quantities
  • Confirm who evaluates the result and what informs the next revision