Case Studies

Prototyping Case Studies & Success Stories

Real projects and measurable outcomes from product teams using All City Prototyping for CNC machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.

Proven Results Across Industries

50%
Average Iteration Reduction
6 weeks
Average Time Savings
$85k
Pre-Tooling Cost Savings
Wearables Startup Went from Sketch to Shipping Beta in 10 Weeks
Consumer Hardware
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Wearables Startup Went from Sketch to Shipping Beta in 10 Weeks

How a fitness wearables company used rapid CNC and SLA printing to iterate enclosures, pass drop tests, and ship 500 beta units in under 3 months.

Problem
Long lead times & unclear DFM
Solution
CNC + 3D printing hybrid
Timeline
5 weeks
Result
Validated & investor-ready
Industrial OEM Cut Iterations in Half with CNC + SLA Hybrid Prototyping
Industrial OEMs

Industrial OEM Cut Iterations in Half with CNC + SLA Hybrid Prototyping

See how an equipment manufacturer reduced prototype cycles from 6 weeks to 3 weeks by combining CNC machined metal parts with 3D printed housings.

Problem
Long lead times & unclear DFM
Solution
CNC + 3D printing hybrid
Timeline
6 weeks
Result
Validated & investor-ready
Medical Device Team Validated Form, Fit, and Function Before Tooling
Medical Devices

Medical Device Team Validated Form, Fit, and Function Before Tooling

A med-tech startup used biocompatible 3D printing and precision CNC to run user trials and secure FDA 510(k) clearance before investing in injection molds.

Problem
Long lead times & unclear DFM
Solution
CNC + 3D printing hybrid
Timeline
7 weeks
Result
Validated & investor-ready
Robotics Team Launched Pilot Program 4 Months Early
Robotics & Automation

Robotics Team Launched Pilot Program 4 Months Early

Learn how a warehouse robotics company accelerated time-to-market using overnight CNC for structural components and FDM printing for cable management.

Problem
Long lead times & unclear DFM
Solution
CNC + 3D printing hybrid
Timeline
5 weeks
Result
Validated & investor-ready

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