PROTOTYPE SERVICES
Creating a prototype is one of the most critical steps in the product development process. It is a physical model of your design that allows you to test and validate your ideas before moving on to the manufacturing stage. We offer various prototype services to help bring your invention to life.
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Why Prototype your idea?
Creating a prototype is a crucial step after completing a product design and before moving to the manufacturing stage. While 3D CAD Designs can help you visualise your product, it's essential to have a physical prototype that you can hold, use, and test to validate your design before entering the manufacturing stages.
Prototyping allows you to evaluate your design's functionality, ergonomics, and performance in real-world conditions. It helps you detect and fix any design issues or flaws that may have been overlooked during the CAD design stages. This ultimately leads to a better final product that meets your requirements and specifications.
Quality Guaranteed
Our commitment to quality is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in offering the highest quality prototypes at competitive prices. Our customers trust us to provide prototypes that are not only functional but also visually appealing, making them ideal for design validation, crowdfunding campaigns, and marketing purposes. Whether you need a single prototype or a large batch, we have the expertise to deliver great results.
Choosing the Right Prototype
Every great invention begins with a prototype, but not all prototypes serve the same purpose. Understanding the type of prototype you need is essential in guiding your project's direction and allocating your resources wisely. Whether you're taking initial steps towards crowdfunding, seeking to license your invention, or preparing for final manufacture, each path demands a tailored approach.
Minimum Viable Prototype
Creating an MVP prototype is a crucial step towards introducing your product or concept to the market. This streamlined version prioritises essential features, which are designed to gather feedback from users and validate your product idea efficiently.
Developing an MVP prototype helps you to concentrate your resources on core functionalities and essential features, providing a practical testbed for market response. It is a cost-effective method to refine your product, making sure that it meets the real needs of your customers before committing to full-scale production.
Functional Prototype
A functional prototype represents the complete capabilities of your product. It is the physical version that enables comprehensive testing and demonstration of how the product should be used, ensuring that every feature meets the expected standards.
Developing a functional prototype is a crucial stage in product development as it provides a practical experience to assess performance, durability, and user interaction. It is a significant milestone that enables any necessary adjustments or improvements to be made, ensuring that your final product operates seamlessly and is ready for introduction to the market.Pre-Production Sample
A pre-production sample is your prototype in its final form, mirroring the final product. This sample is used for final verifications, setting the standard for mass production quality and consistency.
The pre-production sample prototype represents the culmination of your design and development process. It's crafted to be indistinguishable from the final product, allowing for one last rigorous assessment before greenlighting mass production. This prototype ensures that your product meets all specifications and quality standards, reducing the risk of costly post-production modifications.
Design Analysis
We understand that the key to a successful product development project lies not only in the creation of prototypes but also in the early identification and resolution of potential challenges. Our approach to early problem-solving begins with a comprehensive design analysis, well before the prototype production process commences. This strategic initiative is geared towards ensuring a seamless and efficient product development journey for you.
Thorough Evaluation: Our experienced team conducts a detailed examination of your initial design concept. We scrutinise every aspect to ensure it aligns with your goals and functional requirements.
Design Feasibility: We assess the feasibility of your design from both a technical and practical standpoint. Our experts look for potential challenges and offer solutions to address them, ensuring a smooth development process.
Early Problem Solving: Our Prototype Review Report not only identifies issues but also offers solutions, saving you time and resources by addressing potential challenges at the outset.
Prototype Steps
We follow three simple steps to develop your prototype
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Design Your Product
The prototype of your product begins with its design, which involves a combination of 3D and 2D CAD to create a precise and functional look. Whether you're creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for crowdfunding or launching it into manufacturing, this stage is critical in refining your vision for success.
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Create Your Prototype
We use advanced 3D printing and CNC machining techniques to create an exact prototype that's ready for real-world testing. We offer a range of materials and processes that are tailored to your budget and the intended use of your prototype.
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Testing your prototype is crucial to ensure that it meets the expectations of your customers and the requirements of your brief. This step identifies areas for improvement, enhances functionality and design, and perfects your product for investors or production.
Prototype Services
We are product developers with a distinct eye for perfection. Our prototype service is second to none, primarily focusing on testing products to ensure they are perfect before starting the manufacturing process. We professionally report on all prototypes after completion to assist you with understanding if any further changes to the design are required.
Assembly, Report and Testing
Testing is a crucial stage where your prototype is put through real-world scenarios. We carry out a series of tests to assess its performance, durability, and user experience. These rigorous evaluations are essential to validate the design assumptions and provide the confidence required for market launch or further development.
Rigorous Evaluation: Our exhaustive testing protocols put your prototype through scenarios that reveal its true potential and limitations.
Real-World Application: We simulate actual usage conditions to gauge performance, ensuring the prototype can withstand the demands of its intended environment.
Continuous Refinement: The insights gained from testing are looped back into the development cycle, refining the prototype for unmatched quality and performance.
DO YOU HAVE AN INVENTION IDEA?
Invention Steps has over 25 years of Product Design, Manufacturing and Commercialisation experience. We can assist you with taking your idea through all the stages of the development process and mentor you along the way. Better yet, your product always remains 100% your product.