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Communication -
People tend to learn more, in a shorter period of time, from a physical model
than from most drawings and renderings. When a physical model is part of a
presentation, the proposal has an advantage that can make it the winning
solution. |
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Engineering
Changes - Design changes are a fact of life in the world of product
development. It is critical to model and prototype early in the design cycle,
when changes are least expensive. |
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Concept Models -
Creating quick and inexpensive models early in the design cycle can assist in
capturing design errors much sooner than ever before. |
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Verifying CAD
Databases - Rapid Prototyping allows designers to verify the correctness of the
CAD Database early in the design process. |
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Styling and
Ergonomics - People prefer to see, hold, and feel a model of a proposed design
before it becomes too expensive to make dramatic changes. |
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Fit and
Functional Testing - Rapid Prototyping provides for cost effective fit and
functional testing of sophisticated designs. |
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Prototyping -
Rapid Prototyping is one of the most powerful tools for product development.
These prototypes allow engineers and designers to learn about a new product
design so that they can make sure that it meets the needs of the end-user.
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Requests for
Quotes - When it is time for you to submit a bid request to your contract
manufacturer, it may be advisable to include a physical model of the part.
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