Why this technology is essential for the future
Modern modeling techniques can speed up the product development process to a great extent. Adopting this technology can bring higher efficiency compared to the traditional paper prototyping. Most prototype manufacturing companies are considering the shift as a boon to the industry. So, let’s take a look at some of the key reasons why the changes in the modeling technologies can benefit the product design and development process:
- Showcase the design concepts
Rapid prototyping eliminates the need for designers to develop a sample product to show what their design will look after the final stage of production. They can now visualize their design concept with this technology. It gives them and the clients an idea of what the look and feel of the product design will be. Previously, many designers assumed the final output of their product design based on their experience and CAD model. Now, they have full proof of the design in front of them, and they can skip the guessing-game once and for all.
- Make instant changes
One of the most significant advantages of this technology is it enables the designer to incorporate instant changes to the design. He/she doesn’t have to wait for the product to go through the production stage to understand where the client needs changes. Since the client can already see what the final product will look like, making changes is now easier than before. This also reduces the time to finalize the design and increase the acceptance rate.
- Customized designs
Additive manufacturing can develop customized products according to the requirements of the client. You don’t need any special tools to design the product. Only a small tweak to the existing CAD model can do the job. This is highly beneficial for the manufacturers because it delivers the exact product that the customers want to purchase.
- Saves time and money
The changes in the modeling techniques can eliminate the need to develop special tools, molds, and patterns. You can use the existing printing equipment and CAD software to produce a variety of geometries. Since this does not produce a lot of waste like the traditional methods, it saves a lot of money in the long-run. You only print the material finalized by the client to send to the production team.
The production design and development sector are in good hands, thanks to the advanced technologies that now allow designers to skip the production process at the sample stage. In a fiercely competitive market, this tool’s ability to cut down production costs and save time is the real deal-breaker.