What is a physical prototype
/ model?
A physical prototype is an almost exact replica of your invention
made from a state-of-the-art hard powder technology. The quality
of the physical model is so good that many people have a hard
time understanding that the image they are looking at is actually
a physical prototype and not the real product.
The size of the physical prototypes can be made up to 8"
by 10" by 8".
How is the physical prototype created?
Step 1
The first step in creating your physical prototype is to create
a computer animated design (CAD file) of your invention with
product dimensions and specifications. The CAD file is a sophisticated
software program used to create an exact model of your invention
in a 3D virtual environment. Once complete, the CAD file contains
all of your invention engineering and production information
used to produce a physical prototype. In addition, the CAD file
will also provide information that can be used for manufacturing
purposes.
Step 2
We utilize a state-of-the-art powder-binder technology invented
at and patented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
to create a physical prototype directly from the digital data
contained in the CAD file. The CAD data is downloaded into a
prototype-printing machine, which uses the data to create and
exact model of your invention, which is made from a specialized
hard powder.
What are the benefits and costs?
The computer-aided design (CAD) and physical prototype will
offer you the following benefits:
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The CAD process will
enable you to fully develop your invention and work out
the design specifications prior to moving forward with
developing a physical prototype or filing for patent protection.
The upfront effort can save you time and money on reworking
your invention later in the process |
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The CAD file provides
important information to a prospective buyer, which can
help them in making a decision on licensing or buying
your invention as well as saving them valuable time in
the evaluation and review process of your invention |
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The CAD file and physical model provides
for a higher level of credibility in your design and overall
seriousness of your invention |
The cost is $5,999. The package includes a 3D virtual CAD model,
1 physical prototype created and shipped to you, 1 invention
portfolio website with 5 digital images of your physical prototype
and/or virtual CAD file, plus a listing on our online tradeshow
(iShowOnline). |
