Implementation Guides & Prototyping Playbooks
Step-by-step guides for hardware prototyping, design optimization, vendor management, and scaling from concept to pilot production.
The Prototyping Journey
Idea & Concept
Initial sketches and requirements
CAD Design
Detailed 3D models and drawings
Prototype
First physical units for testing
Test & Iterate
Validation and design refinement
Pilot Run
Small batch for market testing
Hardware Prototyping Playbook: From CAD File to Pilot Run
Complete step-by-step guide covering design validation, prototype procurement, testing cycles, and scaling to pilot production.
- Step-by-step implementation framework
- Real examples and case studies
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Expert tips from our engineering team
Prototype Quote Checklist: Everything Your Vendor Needs to Move Fast
Ensure your RFQs include CAD formats, tolerances, material specs, finish requirements, and quantity breakdowns to get accurate quotes in 24 hours.
- Step-by-step implementation framework
- Real examples and case studies
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Expert tips from our engineering team
DFM Guide for CNC and 3D Printed Parts
Practical design-for-manufacturing principles covering wall thickness, draft angles, undercuts, tolerances, and finish specifications.
- Step-by-step implementation framework
- Real examples and case studies
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Expert tips from our engineering team
Scaling from Prototype to Production: A Transition Roadmap
Navigate the journey from functional prototypes to tooled production including volume breakpoints, process transitions, and vendor selection.
- Step-by-step implementation framework
- Real examples and case studies
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Expert tips from our engineering team
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