{"id":9250,"date":"2026-04-15T09:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartfactory.lt\/?p=9250"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:07:13","slug":"rapid-prototyping-workflow-real-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartfactory.lt\/lt\/rapid-prototyping-workflow-real-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapid Prototyping – What It Really Means Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally, rapid prototyping was based on an older definition of \u201crapid\u201d, but as time progressed, this term has lost its original meaning and has become ambiguous.<\/p>\n

How our company\u2019s CEO defines the rapid prototyping workflow:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce9 Sending us your files
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Parts delivered in under 48 hours
\n\ud83d\udeab No delays related to scheduling
\n\ud83d\udce6 No delays associated with batch production
\n\ud83d\udd27 No tooling required<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde0 Speed Isn\u2019t Everything<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Speed is an important component, however, it cannot be the only aspect to be considered when assessing functional prototypes.<\/p>\n

When prototypes are made from non-production materials, results can lead to:<\/p>\n

\u274c False indications of performance
\n\u274c Incorrect design decisions later in the process<\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddea Real Materials = Real Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To create functional prototypes, the CEO ensures your prototypes are manufactured out of the same production materials. By doing this we can assist you in:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Evaluating your prototype\u2019s performance accurately<\/li>\n
  • Validating functional requirements<\/li>\n
  • Determining how the prototype will behave in the actual environment<\/li>\n
  • Verifying a prototype\u2019s design features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Originally, rapid prototyping was based on an older definition of \u201crapid\u201d, but as time progressed, this term has lost its original meaning and has become ambiguous. How our company\u2019s CEO defines the rapid prototyping workflow: \ud83d\udce9 Sending us your files \u23f1\ufe0f Parts delivered in under 48 hours \ud83d\udeab No delays related to scheduling \ud83d\udce6 No […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nFunctional Rapid Prototyping Workflow and Materials | Brand<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover a modern rapid prototyping workflow. 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