Stage 1 of 2: prototyping
Prototypes that prove the design before you commit.
We build prototypes from your design files, test them with you, and build each new round from your updated files until the product is ready for production.
Free, no obligation. We’ll call you within 24 hours.
What it covers
- Functional prototypes in production-intent materials
- CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal and fabrication
- Electronics and PCB assembly for connected products
- Fit checks, assembly trials and functional testing
- Short pilot batches for field trials or certification
- First article inspection reports
What you receive
- Prototype parts or assemblies
- Measurement and first article inspection reports
- Test results and any issues found, for your design team
- A production quote
Who it's for
Startups and new products
You need something real to test, show investors or put in front of a customer.
Manufacturers with a new part
You want to prove a design before paying for production tooling.
Regulated projects
You need traceable prototypes and records for validation or qualification.
How the stage runs
- 01
Review your files
We check your Gerbers, BOM and drawings for anything that would stop a clean build, and agree what the prototype must prove.
- 02
Choose the process
We pick the quickest route that still tells you the truth, from 3D print to production-intent machining.
- 03
Build and inspect
Parts are made, measured against the drawing and documented.
- 04
Test, feed back, sign off
We test with you and report anything that needs changing. Your design team updates the files, we build the next round, and you sign off for production.
Questions about prototyping
How quickly can you make a prototype?
Simple parts can take days, machined or multi-part assemblies a few weeks. The quote states the timeline.
Can prototypes be made in the final material?
Yes. Where it matters for testing, we make prototypes in the production material and process.
How many iterations are included?
The quote sets out the iterations included. Further rounds are quoted before they start.
Do you make electronics prototypes?
Yes, including PCB assembly and enclosures for connected and IoT products.
Tell us what you're building.
Free, no obligation. We’ll call you within 24 hours.