INDUSTRY SOLUTION: CONSUMER GOODS

From Idea to Store Shelf

In the competitive consumer market, product appeal and performance are everything. Our manufacturing services help you develop beautiful, functional, and reliable products that will delight your customers.

Prototype Your Product

A collection of high-fidelity prototypes for various consumer electronic goods

Prototyping for the Entire Product Experience

We help you validate every aspect of your product before you commit to expensive production tooling.

Appearance Models

Create stunning "looks-like" prototypes that are perfect for market research, photography, and investor presentations. We use SLA 3D printing and expert finishing to create models that are visually indistinguishable from a final product, matching your exact color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications.

Functional Prototypes

Build robust "works-like" prototypes from production-grade materials like ABS, PC, and Aluminum. Our CNC machining services allow you to perform real-world drop tests, thermal testing, and assembly validation to ensure your product is durable and reliable.

Low-Volume Launch

Use our rapid injection molding services to produce your first 1,000 to 10,000 units. This "bridge production" allows you to get to market faster, test consumer demand, and generate revenue while your high-volume steel tooling is being made.

Services for Consumer Product Designers

High-Fidelity Finishing: Class-A painting, color matching, texturing, and application of graphics.
Overmolding: Add soft-touch TPE grips for improved ergonomics and feel.
Clear Part Prototyping: Machine and polish PC and Acrylic for crystal-clear lenses, windows, and light pipes.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Our engineers provide feedback to help you optimize your design for cost-effective, high-volume production.

A sample part for a consumer appliance with a flawless high-gloss painted finish

Consumer Goods FAQ

What is the best process for my first prototype?

For a very early stage concept model where you just need to validate the size and shape, FDM 3D printing is fastest and cheapest. For a high-quality appearance model to show to stakeholders, SLA 3D printing followed by sanding and painting is the best choice.

How can I make my plastic prototype look like metal?

We can use specialized metallic paints and finishing techniques to make a plastic SLA prototype look almost identical to brushed or polished aluminum, stainless steel, or other metals. For a part that also needs the strength and weight of metal, we would CNC machine it from a real metal alloy.