Rapid Prototyping
Specializing in transforming your innovative product ideas into precision prototypes.
High-Quality Rapid Prototyping Solutions
Prototyping is a critical step in the design validation process. It allows you to test functionality, identify design flaws early and validate concepts before committing to full-scale production; which can reduce costly revisions later on in development.
At Innova, we leverage our extensive manufacturing expertise and a collaborative approach to turn your ideas into high-quality, functional prototypes. Our team applies DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) principles and optimizes tooling for smaller production runs, ensuring prototypes are both cost-effective and designed for efficient manufacturing.
With advanced 3D printing and precision machining capabilities, including the ability to print components up to 4 ft, we deliver prototypes that align with your specifications. Whether you need quick design iterations or a proof-of-concept model, Innova provides the speed, expertise and technology to bring your innovations to market faster.
ADVANTAGES OF 3D PRINTED PROTOTYPES
3D printing provides a fast, cost-effective way to test ideas and validate designs before moving to traditional manufacturing.
- Faster Development Cycles: Reduce time from concept to prototype, allowing more design iterations and faster product development.
- Cost Efficiency: Produce small runs of functional parts without the high costs of traditional manufacturing processes.
- Design Flexibility: Create complex geometries and customized parts that are difficult to produce with traditional methods, ideal for testing and validation.
- Functional Testing: Evaluate fit, form, and basic function before committing to production.
- On-Demand Production: Print parts as needed, reducing inventory requirements and storage.
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ADVANTAGES OF MACHINED PROTOTYPES
Machined plastic prototypes play a crucial role across various industries, from medical devices to automation and robotics, offering numerous benefits.
- Precision & Accuracy: CNC machining achieves extremely tight tolerances and accuracy, enabling the creation of complex shapes and intricate details to meet your specific requirements.
- Cost-Effective: Machining plastic prototypes is a cost-effective solution, particularly for small production runs or intricate designs that would otherwise require expensive molds.
- Time-Efficient: CNC machining requires minimal prep time, leading to faster production times. Depending on the complexity of the part, prototypes can be machined within hours.
- Superior Finishes: Machined plastic surfaces are naturally smooth and can be further polished or treated to enhance the finish, ensuring high-quality final products.
- Secondary Operations: brass inserts, other hardware, assembly, painting etc
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functional prototypes
Our functional prototypes do more than just mimic the appearance of your final product; they are manufactured to demonstrate functionality, fit, and form. Our approach provides a comprehensive evaluation platform, from usability testing to durability assessments, enabling you to validate not only the design but also market interest. This crucial step ensures that every aspect of the product performs as expected in real-world applications, reducing risks, and maximizing the potential for a successful market introduction with your target audience.
