Our clients experienced a setback that we welcomed.

They were in the process of putting out a hand-held device – something that people would want to use every day.

The parts they developed in CAD were spot on. Every curve, every dimension, every tolerance.

Then the first small-batch run with MJF took place.

When they held the parts for the first time, they knew something had changed. The part to them looked correct. However, it did not feel correct.

The balance felt off. The grip edge felt too sharp. The surface was too smooth to feel secure in the hand.

It was a small batch run – just enough to test fit before going to a larger run.

And in that moment of realization, and whilst holding the part for the first time, they averted a costly error. Because software can never convey the feeling of a product. You need to hold it. Twist it. Use it.

The next version? Five models. Each with a different feeling. And one of the models felt perfect in the hand.

They failed early. We both had success. That’s the advantage of a small batch 3D print, fast, feeling learning.

With us, you can shorten all the processes!