{"id":883,"date":"2025-03-10T23:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T23:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innova3d.ch\/?page_id=883"},"modified":"2025-03-10T23:38:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T23:38:56","slug":"prototypage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/innova3d.ch\/en\/prototypage\/","title":{"rendered":"Prototyping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Accelerate your innovations with 3D printing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From concept to functional room, test your ideas quickly and efficiently<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Le rapid prototyping<\/strong> with 3D printing is an essential solution for companies, engineers and designers<\/strong> wishing to test and perfect their concepts before final production. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to create functional, precise and durable models<\/strong> in record time, without going through costly and time-consuming manufacturing processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why choose 3D printing for prototyping?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2714 Reduced development times<\/strong>fast printing and easy iterations.
\u2714 Lower production costs<\/strong>There's no need for moulds or special tooling.
\u2714 Functional and ergonomic validation<\/strong>design testing before going into production.
\u2714 Manufacture of prototypes in technical materials<\/strong>These are designed to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses.
\u2714 Ability to make quick changes<\/strong>adjustments at no extra cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our 3D prototyping services<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2705 Functional prototypes<\/strong> : Realistic, solid models to test performance.
\u2705 Proof-of-concept prototypes<\/strong> Shape, assembly and ergonomics testing.
\u2705 Small series production<\/strong> Printing several copies for tests or pre-production runs.
\u2705 Design optimisation<\/strong> Adjustments to improve the feasibility and strength of the parts.
\u2705 Choice of technical materials<\/strong> Selection according to project constraints (strength, flexibility, temperature, etc.).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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When not to use 3D printing for prototyping?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\ud83d\udeab Need for ultra-precise tolerances (<0.05 mm)<\/strong><\/p>

  • Alternative : CNC machining for optimum finish and precision.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

    \ud83d\udeab Low-cost mass production<\/strong><\/p>

    • Alternative : Plastic injection moulding for large production runs.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

      \ud83d\udeab Prototypes subjected to extreme mechanical loads<\/strong><\/p>

      • Alternative : Metal fabrication or moulding of high-performance composites.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Examples of 3D prototyping applications<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \u2699 Industry and engineering<\/strong> - Design and validation of mechanical components.
        \ud83d\ude97 Automotive and aeronautics<\/strong> - Testing of structural parts before production.
        \ud83d\udd2c Medical and biomechanical<\/strong> - Manufacture of prototype equipment and technical aids.
        \ud83c\udfd7 Architecture and construction<\/strong> - Functional mock-ups and feasibility studies.
        \ud83c\udfae Electronics and connected objects<\/strong> - Custom loudspeakers, enclosures and mounting hardware.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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