What is rapid prototyping? from qocsuing's blog

What is rapid prototyping?

Rapid prototyping brings together a range of technologies that enable the production of a prototype, a part, or an assembly intended for launch on a larger scale. Thanks to new technologies such as CNC machining and 3D printing, rapid prototyping has become simpler, more efficient and less expensive than ever before.Get more news about Cnc Rapid Prototyping,you can vist our website!

In product design and manufacturing, finding and correcting design flaws quickly can help companies avoid costly overhauls and mid-course tooling changes.

Rapid prototyping enables engineers to thoroughly test prototypes whose appearance and performance are similar to those of final products, reducing the risk of user and manufacturing problems before moving on to production.

At Axis, we’ve been specializing in a number of 3D printing techniques since 1997. This enables us to offer rapid prototyping and even what we call mini or small production runs of up to 5,000 parts if required.

If you’d like to find out more about the different 3D printing technologies used at Axis, you’ll find a detailed explanation on each page, as well as an explanatory video.
Startups and the design departments of major corporations know this. When it comes to convincing future investors or management teams, a prototype is part of an essential project phase. A drawing is worth a thousand words, but a prototype must be worth a thousand drawings! Being able to touch the object as if it were the final version, with the same mechanical and aesthetic properties, is essential for rapid progress. Technologies such as
SLA
make it possible to create parts of visually equivalent quality to plastic injection molding. A print can also be treated to look exactly like the product for an exhibition (sanding, painting, varnishing…). The automotive industry makes extensive use of this technology for the design of new headlamps, as it enables the rapid creation of an exact replica (transparency and color) of the part.

FMCG brands can also use them to test new packaging or product shapes. These prototypes are then presented to test consumers in focus groups to gauge the opinions of future customers. The closer the prototype is to the final result, the more relevant the feedback will be. A color, the feel of the material, the way users will handle it will be key information in modifying the final product.