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26 12, 2012

Not All 3D Prototype Companies Are Equal

2023-03-28T14:39:15+00:00December 26th, 2012|Uncategorized|

When searching for a 3D Prototype company, it may be tempting to choose the cheapest company possible. Each runs on the same basic principle of creating prototypes, one layer at a time -- right? While this may be true, all prototype companies are not equal. Many companies use cheaper material and less reliable processes for [...]

26 12, 2012

Create Assemblies and Tradeshow Models

2016-03-08T21:00:41+00:00December 26th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Many companies sell products or services that can't easily be transported to trade shows. For example, builders can't always bring an entire model home to a show. They can bring a miniature, 3D model, though, and often this is more effective than photographs and blueprints, since the layout can be visualized in 3D. 3D Prototype [...]

26 12, 2012

Are You Using the Correct Terminology?

2023-03-28T14:37:14+00:00December 26th, 2012|Uncategorized|

People often mistakenly use the term SLA (Stereolithography) when they are actually talking about rapid prototyping. While this isn't the biggest issue (it's similar to referring to a general product by a brand name, instead) it can create confusion with printing companies who are trying to give you a quote. SLA is one type of [...]

18 12, 2012

Rapid Printing Doesn’t Have to Mean Lower Quality

2023-03-28T14:24:06+00:00December 18th, 2012|Uncategorized|

3D Prototype understands the importance of high quality and testable prototypes. They also understand that life doesn't always follow a convenient schedule because prototypes are often needed last minute. With most companies, customers with last minute prototypes will find the only options available are of low quality and cheaply made. To help make your life [...]

18 12, 2012

Flex Plastic Offers More Flexible Alternatives to Nylon

2023-03-28T14:12:04+00:00December 18th, 2012|Uncategorized|

To meet customer demand, we are now offering 3D prototype printing with Flex Plastic. While our durable nylon is flexible enough to withstand rigorous testing, it may still be too rigid for some applications. Finding a product that is both flexible and tear resistant is one of the biggest challenges for any manufacturer of plastic [...]

14 12, 2012

More Innovation in Less Time

2016-03-09T13:34:05+00:00December 14th, 2012|Uncategorized|

As you have already heard from us, 3D prototypes are more realistic than on-screen previews, incredibly durable, and realistic enough to actually test, but there are a few benefits we haven't discussed yet: Being able to come up with a design, rapidly print a prototype and field test it with target groups or pitch it [...]

5 12, 2012

Why Rapid Prototyping is superior to two-dimensional imaging

2023-03-28T14:31:43+00:00December 5th, 2012|Uncategorized|

When you have the burden of creating a part that will function as a manufacturing solution, you'll find that understanding your prototype on every level imaginable will be of paramount importance to you and your business. By utilizing Rapid Prototyping technology, you can create precise models of the part that you'll be producing by actually [...]

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