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Initial Prototyping

Iterate faster from idea to prototype.

High fidelity early models.

Get ideas in CAD sooner.

Exploration of the shape, size, and appearance of a product is key to the design workflow. This basic understanding informs the direction of the project and brings an idea from abstract concept to physical object. Previously, initial prototyping stages were constrained to drawings and hand-assembled physical models, both of which are time consuming, lo-fidelity methods of communicating ideas.

With the barrier to obtaining prototypes lowered significantly by industrial 3D printing, creators can flesh out ideas in CAD from the beginning of ideation, accelerating the design process from the get-go. This leaves more opportunities to iterate upon geometries, truncating the amount of time spent on creating design concepts and implementing new ideas. Markforged 3D printers have the ability to create highly accurate parts quickly, which makes for a more efficient, less tedious start to the product design cycle.

Customer Success Stories
Example

Cashco, Inc.

Cashco increased production rates while keeping its toolmakers happy using its X7 3D printer
Application Spotlights
Example

Centor: Custom Door Hardware Prototypes

Centor rapidly iterates on product designs and validates fit, form and basic function by 3D printing prototypes in-house.
Application Spotlights
Example

Brooks Automation: Functional Prototype End Effectors

Brooks Automation prints continuous carbon fiber reinforced end effector prototypes that allow them to rapidly iterate without sending out parts to a 3rd party manufacturer.
Example

Specialized Bumper for Construction Equipment

Example

Surfboard Fins

Example

Bottom Bracket Tool

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