Product prototyping is the process of creating a working physical model of a product to test and validate its design, functionality, user experience and identify any shortcomings in terms of performance of product before mass production. Prototyping is a crucial step in the product development lifecycle, allowing designers, engineers, and stakeholders to identify and address potential issues early in the process.
Product Prototyping is the phase wherein we make prototypes using rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, Sculpting, Vacuum Forming, Casting, Machining etc. to create a fast prototype of our design. Prototyping gives us clarity on the physical form of the product. We get clarity on form factor, proportions, the aesthetic appeal of the product, also dimensional verification as per CAD Model. We address physical problems such as sturdiness, vibrations, touch, and feel of the product which we cannot understand only on the basis of 3D CAD Model. We address all the above-mentioned parameters and any problems which appear at this stage. Post that we work on making those changes and prototype again implementing the final changes. This process of optimization and value engineering is repeated till we have the final version of the product, which has addressed all problems and is ready to go to market.
Once we have the final Prototype Model, we go to the next phase of tool design and manufacturing of the product.
