Prototyping is the design verification phase of product development and it is used to demonstrate or prove aspects of a new design or any design improvement. Prototyping is very important step as it bring the design from the virtual, imaginary realm into the physical world. There are many levels of prototypes and each type fit only specific needs of the project or tests. Since there is often a significant cost and time involved, OEMs are challenged to complete this phase in shortest possible time to send the final design into production and thus to reach market faster.
e-Yantrik, with it's specialized manufacturing partners, offers all type of prototyping to OEMs.
We help our customers at each and every requirement of prototyping, starting from from proof of concept (mock-ups) to
functional prototypes (with bridge-tooling option).
Our engineering expertise provide us the leverage to engage with our customers right from the beginning with conception stage to the end with final testing of prototypes.
e-Yantrik is one of a few service providers who facilitates with latest and conventional technologies in prototype development.
Proof of Concept is first phase of a product prototype is used to validate the idea and prove feasibility. It may involves the 3D modelling, hand sketching, wooden craft work or wire-framing. Proof of concept prototypes are used to convey the ideas in physical/visual form. This type of Prototype is also used for obtaining intellectual property.
Mock-up or Design Prototype: Second phase of a product prototype that has the aesthetic and somewhat functional properties of the final product and is produced using quick clay modelling/ wooden machining / fabrication methods. A mock-up (design prototype) is used to work out the final design and outline details and to receive feedback from other stakeholders.
Form & Fit Prototypes: Third phase of a product prototype that has the Form and Fit ( and sometimes functional) properties of the final product and is produced using rapid prototyping methods.
Functional Prototypes: The fourth phase of prototype that is produced using the final production design and manufacturing methods. A functional Prototype is used to qualify manufacturing and testing processes and intended to receive feedback from production and after sales services stakeholders. Sometimes due to the expectations of small production volumes of this type of prototypes, it is necessary to produce it soft tools or bridge tooling.These prototypes can be utilised to determine the proper materials and testing results.
We fully understand the criticality of keeping Product development information confidential. We sign Non-Disclosure Agreements with our vendors and customers. Data transfer is carried out over a secure FTP which has state of the art firewall and intrusion protection software.
