From CAD sketch to validated prototype in a week.

For concept models and display prototypes with smooth cosmetic surfaces, SLA 3D printing is fastest and cheapest. For functional mechanical prototypes that need to survive real-world loads, MJF or SLS nylon parts. For production-representative prototypes in final material, CNC machining in the actual aluminum, steel or plastic you'll use at scale. For visual prototypes that need injection-molded aesthetics without the tooling cost, vacuum casting.

Most hardware products go through 3–5 prototype iterations before tooling. A typical rhythm: concept prototype (SLA, 1–2 days), functional prototype (MJF or CNC, 3–5 days), engineering-validation prototype (CNC in production material, 5–7 days), pilot run (vacuum cast or rapid tool injection, 14 days), production. Each iteration typically catches 70–80% of remaining design issues.

24-hour SLA prototypes under 150 mm available on request. Standard SLA: 2–3 days. MJF/SLS: 3–5 days. CNC-machined metal prototypes: 3–5 days. Add 3–5 days for international express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS).

Yes — this is usually the right call for engineering-validation prototypes. CNC machining supports all production plastics (PC, ABS, PA66-GF, PEEK) and metals (Al 6061, Al 7075, SS 304/316L, Ti Grade 5). Material properties, surface finish and machinability are identical to production parts.

Yes, on request. A mutual NDA is signed before we open any proprietary CAD file. This is particularly important for stealth hardware startups and patent-pending designs. All customer IP remains exclusively the customer's.