Rapid Prototyping Methods and Advantages
Rapid prototyping occupies a pivotal position in product design and engineering. Traditionally, the prototyping phase has served as a critical but cumbersome stage in product development. Designers and engineers once relied on rudimentary proof-of-concept models constructed with basic tools. Transitioning from these initial creations to functional prototypes and production-ready components often entailed processes as elaborate as those used for the end product. Conventional manufacturing techniques, such as injection molding, demand expensive tooling and extensive setup, rendering low-volume bespoke prototypes distressingly costly.
