You may be considering having your product idea manufactured, but first, you should consider starting with a prototype. Read on to learn the benefits of prototyping.

What is a Prototype, and What are The Benefits of Prototyping

A prototype is a manufactured original sample model used to test, learn, and replicate. Prototyping is necessary because it provides a real-life test of your design and its functions and allows the manufacturer to get familiar with the product before potential full production.

While the cost of a one-off unit for prototyping can be seen as a potential downside, we think it’s essential to bringing a product to market. If you go all in without first testing a prototype, you could end up with a whole batch of units with errors, costing you a lot more.

Where do I start?

At SMS, we help streamline product design and testing while ensuring that every sheet metal product is manufactured to the highest possible standards. Our design team includes skilled, experienced engineers who offer dedicated outsourcing services to our customers. We pride ourselves on providing a cost-effective solution for potential new products. Please learn more about our prototype design and development services here, or speak to our team at 0151 949 0889 / [email protected].

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