Order a prototype – test form and fit before you invest

Why start with a 3D-printed prototype?

A mould can cost tens of thousands of kronor and take weeks to change. A prototype costs a fraction and can be adjusted and reprinted the next day. You can test fit with other parts, ergonomics, assembly and appearance.

Visual or functional prototype

For look and feel, PLA or resin with a fine surface is often enough. If the prototype will be loaded, heated or bent, we choose PETG, ASA, TPU or carbon-fibre-reinforced materials.

From prototype to series

Once the design is right, we can print a small batch straight away – or, when volumes grow, help you move on to injection moulding through a partner.

How to get the most out of your prototype

Decide what the prototype needs to answer before you order: does it fit, does it hold, does it look right or does the mechanism work? Then we can choose material and infill accordingly. A pure form prototype can be printed quickly and cheaply, while a functional prototype needs the right material and orientation.

Several variants at once

It often pays to print two or three variants with different dimensions or radii in the same order. You compare them side by side and save a whole iteration. The set-up fee is paid once per order, so extra variants only cost material and time.

We help you with

• CAD design from a sketch or measurements
• Several versions for comparison
• Tolerances for snap, screw and press fits
• Documentation for series production