Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping refers to the processes adopted to quickly produce physical models from a digital design. 3D printing is a rapid prototyping technique that doesn’t require tooling. It allows to realize parts in a short time, without sacrificing build quality. 3D printing provides also geometrical freedom and affordability, especially in low volumes. Rapid prototyping is often used to produce prototypes of new product design to test for manufacturability and functionality before proceeding to full-scale production. That’s allow to streamline the product development processes drastically reducing time to market while increasing the effectiveness.
Industrial Applications
Due to the numerous advantages that provides, it finds application across a different industry, like:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Consumer products
- Medical and dental
- Oil and gas