Which rapid-prototyping technique works best for micromolded components? To find out, we developed a test part to send to several RP service bureaus. We designed the part to include many of the ...

MIT Professional Education is offering a short program for Rapid Prototyping Technology that teaches students the benefits and limitations of rapid-prototyping fabrication methods. MIT Professional ...

In the previous article on this topic, I stated the importance of prototyping during product design and development to verify your design. I reviewed the many plastic prototyping options available to ...

A critical phase during product design and development is verification of your design. Design verification can be attained either by simulation or prototyping. Prototyping is usually the preferred ...

Rapid prototyping can help bring a product to market faster than ever. 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD) is the key. Ideo Releases A New Photoshop For Interaction Design The design agency ...

Aluminum alloy cylinder head for engine or pump, showing oil channels. On the subject of rapid prototyping, 3D printing often dominates the conversation. The speed, digital flexibility, and low ...

Many of the 3D printing stories that I talk about are using the tech to make smaller things and concept products. One of the places where the 3D printing and rapid prototyping is being used the most ...

Product development cycles have decreased considerably with the growing use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Solid modeling used with approaches such as mechanical simulation and finite element ...