3D Printing, 3D CAD Design and Rapid Prototyping

by

What is a 3D Printed Prototype and a Full Production Prototype?

Technically speaking a “3D Printed Prototype” and a “Full Production Prototype” are both 3D (three dimensional) prototypes.

1) 3D printed prototype are a lower cost and are a quicker to build prototype which usually helps prove the design, concept and size and feel. This is a type of prototype that is used during the design and engineering process and before you enter the expensive manufacturing process. THREE D PRINTED PROTOTYPES ARE USED BEFORE THE MANUFACTURE PROCESS

2) Full production prototype are constructed from the same materials (or close to ) the finished manufactured product and sometimes uses the production molds. A FULL PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE IS USUALLY USED AFTER THE PRODUCT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING IS COMPLETED OR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Depending on what your product or invention is it may not be necessary to build both types of prototypes.

3D Printed Prototypes and Full Production Prototypes pictures

3d printed prototype product model
3D Printed Prototype Product Model
full production working prototype
Full Production Working Prototype
3D Printing Large Prototype
3D Printed Large Prototype for “Rippleball” Swimming Pool Game

A message from the 3D Printing, Product Design & Prototype Experts president/owner:

Don’t underestimate the importance of a prototype and don’t try to cut corners by skipping the prototype stage and moving forward without having proven to yourself and others that your idea is technically and mechanically feasible.

What are the Different Types of Prototypes

I’m here to provide 3d printing prototype services to inventors, companies and organizations interested in having their product or item prototyped for reproduction or product design modifications, alterations or design improvements. I will supply you with expert 3d printing and prototyping service solutions.

Thanks for taking the time to view this 3d printing and prototype company information and I look forward to hearing from you,
Anthony, President and Chief Prototype and Product Designer
3D Printing Expert, Inc.
772-934-6014

by

3D Printing and Prototypes with Photos – Pictures

3D Printing Prototypes for inventors and product developers helps the inventor or product developer explain how the product functions and performs. Also; by providing a functioning prototype model your patent attorney may be able to seek out additional patent claims that might not have been found without a prototype. We also perform product design, manufacturing drawings and product renderings.

A 3D Printed Prototype allows you to validate to yourself and to your investors that the invention actually works and functions as envisioned and designed.

Please find below pictures of some of the 3d printed prototypes, parts and renderings and other produced prototypes for many different clients and inventors.
large 3d printing
Large 3D Print (at just over three feet high)
Large 3D Printing
3D Printing for Large Prototypes
Working Prototype Ready For Presentation In photo/Video Shoot and Product Demonstration
Working Prototype Parts That Have Been Prepped, Painted and Polished For Presentation For Photo / Video Shoot and Live Product Demonstration (five photos)

3d prototyping
inventor prototyping
3d invention prototype
invention prototyping

3D Printed Necktie
3D Printed Necktie that was Featured on the national syndicated TV show “The List” by Doctor Fashion
renderings
Rendering for Builder Architect
Medical 3D Printed Prototype
3D Printed Test Prototype for Medical Application
manufactured prototype
Functioning Prototype
manufactured product
Manufactured Product
manufactured product ready for shipment
Manufactured Product Ready For Shipment
Above is a medical product that we designed, prototyped, tested and assisted with manufacturing.
Product Design Drain Flange Prototype
Product Design, 3D Printing and CNC Drain Flange and Valve Prototype

prototype product design

Working Prototype
Working Prototype
Prototype Developed Into a Consumer Product
Prototype Developed Into a Consumer Product

The Above Client’s Prototype Invention Is Featured In “3D Print Online Magazine (click here for more info)

Below is a consumer product, “The Phone Case Necklace” that we CAD designed, prototype built, tested and assisted with manufacturing.
Product Rendering
Product Rendering
CAD Design for Manufacturing
CAD Design for Manufacturing
cell phone case functional prototype
Cell Phone Case Functional Prototype
cell phone case manufactured and ready for sale
Cell Phone Necklace Case Manufactured and Ready For Sale
Prototype Model
Prototype Model
Prototype Model
Prototype Model Ready for Delivery To Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
3D Printed Design Change Prototype
3D Printed Design Change Prototype versus Original on Left
3d Printed Working - Functioning Prototype
3D Printed Working – Functioning Prototype (in red)
Small Visual Prototype
Small Electronic Visual Prototype
Large and Small Prototype Versions
Large and Small Prototype Versions
Artistic Prototypes
Custom Artistic Prototypes
Below are pictures of the consumer product,”Rippleball” that we designed, prototyped, tested and assisted with manufacturing.
Product Development
Product Development of a New Invention “Rippleball” – Finished Consumer Product Game Boxed and Ready For Sale
product manufacturing
“Rippleball”, Product Now Manufactured Into a Consumer Product by Using Our Manufacturer
3D Printing Large Prototype
3D Printed Large Prototype for “Rippleball” Swimming Pool Game
Below are pictures of 3D printed precision parts that must fit together for product testing.
3d printed precision parts
3D Printed Precision Parts
3d printed precision parts that fit and work together
3D Printed Precision Parts That Fit and Work Together

A message from the 3D Printing, Product Design & Prototype Experts. president/owner:

Don’t underestimate the importance of a 3d printed prototype and don’t try to cut corners by skipping the prototype stage and moving forward without having proven to yourself and others that your idea is technically and mechanically feasible.

What are the Different Types of Prototypes

3d printed parts
Small Sampling of 3D Printed Test Parts and Prototypes

I’m here to provide 3d printing prototype services to inventors, companies and organizations interested in having their product or item prototyped for reproduction or product design modifications, alterations or design improvements. I will supply you with expert 3d printing and prototyping service solutions.

Thanks for taking the time to view this 3d printing and prototype company information and I look forward to hearing from you, Anthony 772-934-6014

by

Help Manufacturing Your Product or Invention

Is your new product or invention ready for manufacture?

Product Manufacturing in China and USA

Manufacturing Help for Inventors Invention

The below items should be in place before you contact a manufacturer;

1) Invention Concept
2) 3D Modeling CAD Design
3) Working product proof of function – a prototype
4) STEP file or IGS file CAD design drawings for manufacturing

If you have the above product or invention design items completed then we are able to help set you up with one of our manufacturers to obtain production cost pricing. If you need assistance with the above listed items we provide services which will provide you with the needed manufacturing requirements.

Manufacturing in China can reduce your product cost per unit.

Manufacturing in USA for sophisticated products can give you the high tech advantage.

A message from the president and a owner of 3D Printing and Product Design Experts:

I’m here to provide product manufacturing services to inventors, companies and organizations interested in having their product manufactured in China or the USA. I will supply you with expert manufacturing service solutions.

by

What Is A Functional Prototype

A Functional Prototype is a sample or model of a product built to test a concept or process or to act as a visual prop to be replicated, improved and learned from. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming but most common in product development. A visual prototype is designed to test and try a new design to enhance precision by inventors, investors and potential consumer users. Visual prototyping serves to provide a visual product impact instead of an individual imagined view.

Functional prototypes are the step between the mental formalization and the actual look, feel and basic function of an idea, invention or new product.

functional prototype
Fully Functional Prototype
Functional Prototype Building using 3D printing, fabrication and “off the shelf” parts is usually the best for building and developing real life functioning prototypes. Don’t underestimate the importance of a “Functional Prototype”. Don’t try to cut corners by skipping the functional prototype stage and moving forward without having shown yourself and others how your product functions. As they say; a picture is worth a thousand words and a functional physical prototype will help convey your seriousness and professionalism about your new product or invention.

A message from the 3D Printing Expert Inc. president/owner:
functional prototype design and building company
I’m here to help inventors, companies, investors and organizations with all their 3D Printing and Functional Prototype building. I will provide you with Expert 3D Printing and Fast Track Functional Prototyping Services.

Thanks for taking the time to view this functioning prototype post page.
I look forward to hearing from you,

Anthony
772-934-6014

More on Different Types of Prototypes

by

What Is A Visual Prototype

A visual prototype is a sample or model of a product built to test a concept or process or to act as a visual prop to be replicated, improved and learned from. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming but most common in product development. A visual prototype is designed to test and try a new design to enhance precision by inventors, investors and potential consumer users. Visual prototyping serves to provide a visual product impact instead of an individual imagined view.

Visual prototype creation is the step between the mental formalization and the actual look of an idea. There are several ways to create a visual prototype and I have numbered them in the most usual product development procedure;

1) Visual rendering or drawing (two dimensional).

visual prototype rendering or drawing
visual prototype rendering or drawing

2) Visual 3d model or cartoon (3 dimensional look) may be viewed on paper or on a computer screen or monitor). Often this visual prototype step is skipped if step number 3 is going to be implemented. Step number 3 can supply you with step number 2 visuals.

visual 3d prototype model
Visual 3d Prototype Model

CAD or solidworks visual prototype model
CAD or Solidworks Visual Prototype Model
3) CAD or Solidworks visual model (multi dimensional) and usually viewed on a computer screen or monitor. CAD and Solidworks and other less common 3d modeling design programs are essential in moving for forward with a 3d printing of your invention or product and also needed to make exact size molds for the manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding.

3D Printing or physical prototype building
3D Printing or Physical Prototype Building
4) Actual physical prototype using methods of construction such as fabrication, 3D printing and off the shelf parts when available are usually the best for building a real life visual prototype for testing and show. Don’t underestimate the important of a “Visual Prototype” and don’t try to cut corners by skipping the visual prototype stage and moving forward without having shown yourself and others what your product may look like. As they say; a visual physical prototype takes your idea and turns it into reality and will help convey your seriousness and professionalism about your new product or invention.

A message from the 3D Printing Expert Inc. president/owner:
prototype design
I’m here to help inventors, companies, investors and organizations with all their 3D Printing and Visual Prototyping. I will provide you with Expert 3D Printing Fast Track Visual Prototyping Service.

Thanks for taking the time to view this “Visual Prototype” web page.
I look forward to hearing from you,

Anthony
772-934-6014

More on Different Types of Prototypes