Prototyping is the process of quickly putting together a working model in order to test various aspects of a design, illustrate ideas or features and gather early user feedback.
When the prototype is sufficiently refined and meets the functionality, robustness, manufacturability and other design goals, the product is ready for production.
Some things to consider when prototyping:
- Material Sourcing
- BOM (Bill of Materials)
- Pricing & Cost Analysis
- Packaging & Shipping
- Quality Control
- Legal Services
- Licensing
- Patent Reform
- Engineering Services
- Prototyping & Samples
- Research & Development
- Small Manufacturing
- Product Testing
- Trade Shows & Demos
- Public Resources
- Industry Organizations
Graham Custom Truck Accessories, LLC is one out of many companies that provides prototyping services for the automotive aftermarket and other consumer product related projects.