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Service Stampings Illinois, Inc.  
Roselle, IL
High Quality Precision & Custom Stamping Services
 
D & N Bending Corp.  
Romeo, MI
Roll Form Prototype & Production. Roll Form Tooling. Prototype and Production Parts. OEMs, Automotive Industry and others. Bending, forming all materials. Aluminum fabrication. MIG, TIG, Spot Welding. CNC, Laser, Stamping Operations
 
G & F Prototype  
Fraser, MI
Foundry prototypes, including CNC machining
 
KEK Design  
Rochester, NY
KEK is an industrial design & product development firm with 50+ years of experience. Our model shop excels at prototypes, trade show/scale models, urethane casting, paint/finishing, 3d printing, & short run production. Full services at www.kekdesign.com
 
Prefix Corporation  
Rochester Hills, MI
Product Design, Surface Modeling & Engineering, Fabrication and Advanced Composites, Interior Trim, Lighting, Software Development, Production Paint and Custom Finishing, Complete Concept Vehicles and Prototypes, Low Volume Production and Sub-assembly.
 
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Akron, OH
Rubber prototypes for the aerospace, automotive, medical & nanotechnology industries
 
Beaverton, OR
Contract manufacturing & CNC machining, milling & turning, production
 
South Elgin, IL
Printed circuit board assembly, box builds & design & layout services
 
Levittown, PA
Offering Anodizing, Fabrication, Powder Coating, Precision Sawing, Punching, Kitting, Specialized Packaging, Mitering * Prototypes < 100 lb to Multi Truckload Quantities Available * In House 166 inches 4 Axis CNC * Buy Mill Direct & Save
 
Shakopee, MN
Quick-Turn Prototype/Low-Mid Volume Production Assemblies, So FAST WEFLP4U!!
 
Sully, IA
Metal fabrication, laser cutting, powder coating & machining job shop
 
Marysville, WA
Precision sheet metal fabrication & manufacturing job shop, including prototypes, production runs & metal laser cutting, punching, forming & welding
 
Canoga Park, CA
Aerospace prototypes, machined parts & mechanical assemblies
 
Cloverdale, CA
Custom flexible vinyl, rubber & urethane products & tank, pond & reservoir liners, including breaching bladders, equipment covers, air & waterbed mattresses, inflatables, pontoon boats & installation
 
Rockford, IL
Commercial-grade custom pressure-tight, leak-free aluminum castings & mast arm, traffic signal, sign, antennae & camera mounting hardware, including prototypes, in-house heat treating, machining, casting design & pattern design & layout
 
Houston, TX
Precision-machined parts, including prototypes, production runs & CNC milling & turning, EDM, laser engraving & product assembly services
 
Tualatin, OR
Laser Cutting, Stamping, Welding
 
Coopersville, MI
Metal Stampings, Deep Drawn Parts, Simulation & Engineering, Prototypes, Progressive Die Builds, Line Dies, Die Repair
 
Cedar Rapids, IA
Short Run/Prototype * Large Part Machining * Fabrication * Grinding * wind turbine repair. ISO 9001 Certified
 
Addison, IL
Specializing in CNC Job Shop Services
 
Oshkosh, WI
Prototypes & CNC machining job shop
 
Byron Center, MI
Laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, prototyping, engineering solutions
 
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Chatsworth, CA
 
Weatherford, OK
 
Rochester Hills, MI
 
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Santa Clara, CA
 
Rushford, MN
 
Gilbert, AZ
 
Spring Lake, MI
 
Dayton, OH
 
Rochester Hills, MI
 
Aberdeen, NJ
 
Wauconda, IL
 
Sheboygan Falls, WI
 
San Antonio, TX
 
Minneapolis, MN
 
Canal Winchester, OH
 
Algonac, MI
 
Sylvania, OH
 
Canoga Park, CA
 
San Carlos, CA
 
Lima, OH
 
Stillwater, MN
 
Cincinnati, OH
 
Clinton, MI
 
Sterling Heights, MI
 
Rochester Hills, MI
 
Bismarck, ND
 
Santa Clara, CA
 
IndustryNet is the Industrial Marketplace for Prototypes (Page 1 of 7)

The prototype industry plays a crucial role in product development across various sectors. Prototyping involves creating an early model or sample of a product to test and validate design concepts before mass production. This process helps identify potential design flaws, assess functionality, and gather user feedback. Prototypes can range from simple sketches or 3D models to fully functional versions of the final product.

The prototyping process typically begins with conceptual design, where designers and engineers create initial sketches or digital models. These designs then undergo refinement through computer-aided design (CAD) software, which allows for precise adjustments and simulations. Once the design reaches a satisfactory stage, the next step involves creating a physical prototype. This can be achieved through various methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and laser cutting. Each method offers different advantages in terms of speed, cost, and material compatibility.

Materials used in prototyping vary widely depending on the product and its intended application. Common materials include plastics, metals, and composites. 3D printing often utilizes thermoplastics like ABS or PLA, while CNC machining may use metals such as aluminum or steel. The choice of material impacts the prototype's durability, weight, and cost, influencing the decision-making process during product development.

Prototypes serve multiple applications across industries. In the automotive sector, they help in designing and testing new vehicle components. In consumer electronics, prototypes allow for the evaluation of new gadgets and devices. The medical industry uses prototypes to develop and refine medical devices and equipment. Additionally, the aerospace industry relies on prototypes to test aerodynamics and structural integrity of aircraft components.

The prototype industry supports a wide range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial machinery. By enabling companies to test and refine their products before full-scale production, prototyping reduces the risk of costly errors and accelerates the time-to-market for new innovations. This industry remains integral to the product development lifecycle, providing essential tools and processes for creating successful products.

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