{"id":40608,"date":"2020-07-03T09:10:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T13:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=40608"},"modified":"2020-12-04T12:18:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T17:18:43","slug":"the-business-case-for-3d-printing-prototypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/the-business-case-for-3d-printing-prototypes","title":{"rendered":"The Business Case For 3D Printing Prototypes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If practice makes perfect, then prototyping should lead to the perfect final product. But how does your business select the best-fit technology to prototype?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dozens of options are available to choose\namong when making a prototype. We&#8217;re going to explore why businesses are\nchoosing 3D printing for their prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prototyping\nFrom Concept To Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prototyping typically involves a number of\nstages, each requiring a physical product made to meet the needs of a\ngo-to-market step of a new design and subject to an array of testing\nprocedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These, broadly, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Concept<\/li><li>Assembly \/ Fit<\/li><li>Functional<\/li><li>Life Test<\/li><li>Regulatory<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a rough conceptual creation that prioritizes speed and appearance, a prototype is necessary to bring a design from idea to the physical. The earliest stages of prototyping often require the fastest turnaround in fabrication, as getting an actual object in hand is the only way to gauge viability for product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As each stage of prototyping progresses,\nthough, needs change. The prototypes must become less rough around the edges as\nthose edges will be subject to testing for fit, functionality, mechanical\nproperties, and other physical needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A final prototype may often be visually if not\ntactilely indistinguishable from an end-use product, which can help in showing\npotential investors or creating marketing materials for a new product even\nbefore mass production ramps up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speeding\nTime-To-Market With Rapid Prototyping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printing is a young technology suite, and\none with many names. While it is increasingly referred to as additive\nmanufacturing today, with end-use part production possible, most notably for\nlow-volume or spare parts manufacture, the technology\u2019s first nomenclature in\nthe 1980s was synonymous with its initial primary use: rapid prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you speak to someone who\u2019s been in this\nindustry since its early days, they may still naturally refer to \u201crapid\nprototyping\u201d or \u201cRP\u201d more often than \u201c3D printing\u201d or \u201cadditive manufacturing\u201d\nthrough many years of ingrained habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decades later, rapid prototyping remains the\nprimary application for 3D printing technologies across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is it about 3D printing that adds the\n\u201crapid\u201d to \u201cprototyping\u201d? Digitization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a 3D model directly to a 3D printer for\nfabrication speeds the process of prototyping. Digital models can be made quite\nquickly using a variety of 3D printing technologies, removing the needs for\nmany steps in other, more traditional fabrication technologies. No tooling is\nneeded, for example, nor is there a waiting period while molds are made and\nfilled. It\u2019s also much faster and more precise than hand-fabricating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additive manufacturing adds material, rather\nthan removing it from blocks as is done in subtractive methods like CNC, saving\non costs of materials that even for prototypes can run up total project costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D\nPrinting Process &amp; Materials For Prototyping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection of 3D printing process and\nmaterial can be adjusted for specific needs at every stage of product design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During initial prototyping stages, a low-cost\nmaterial can be used with low infill and thicker layers, lowering material\ncosts and speeding print time to create a rough-and-ready first look at a new\ndesign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether plastic or metal, 3D printing can\nquickly fabricate a product that will come to look and feel just like the\ndesired end result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By starting with a low-cost plastic material\nand moving after a few iterations to metal, for example, a product that will\neventually be conventionally fabricated using metal can come to market much\nmore quickly than would be the case by machining each iteration &#8212; a\ntraditional pathway that ultimately costs much more in terms of time, money,\nand labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following early proof-of-concept stages,\nsubsequent versions can be made similarly quickly to get to just the right look\nand fit before moving into more finessed prototypes. Tweaking a digital file to\nadjust for better look, fit, appropriate scale, or other needs can be done\nquickly, with a next iteration 3D printed potentially same-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some 3D printing options, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/partnership\/hp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">HP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/business.shapeways.com\/carbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Carbon<\/a>, also enable the capability of prototyping and producing on the same system or family, as different materials and parameters can move ever closer to a market-ready product. By iterating on the same system that will be used for the final product, quality control can be kept in-hand every step of the way, meaning there are no surprises when the first end-use production begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D\nPrinting For Prototyping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with a service bureau like\nShapeways, additional expertise and access to different technology suites comes\ninto play for a high-quality experience every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/business\/rapid-prototyping-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Shapeways\u2019 rapid prototyping services<\/a> offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Turnaround<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our quick print turnaround times ensure that you\u2019ll get your prototypes back faster than you would with traditional manufacturing processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variety of Materials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our wide selection of materials allows you to test your products in everything from plastic to metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliable Quality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our high quality enables you to assess factors such as ergonomics, usability, manufacturability, and material testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s time to move to the next phases of prototyping, a different 3D printing process and\/or material may be in order to start getting into the right look and feel for a final product. Working with an experienced service partner offers helpful guidance in making these selections and moving on rapidly to the next iteration, ensuring the right choice is made at every step and keeping your project on track, on time, and looking just as you designed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/business\/rapid-prototyping-services\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/learn-more_.png\" alt=\"learn more\" class=\"wp-image-39411\" width=\"137\" height=\"60\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If practice makes perfect, then prototyping should lead to the perfect final product. 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