Prototype Fabrication for Product Development
Prototype Fabrication: From Concept to First Build
Where Precision Meets Speed
We LOVE the prototype fabrication process – it’s our engineer’s playground where ideas get to take shape. Our prototyping workshop occupies about 60% of our total facility space! That’s where we get our hands dirty, make messes, and maybe even void some warranties!
But it’s all worth it to us, because prototype fabrication is all about turning a concept into a real, early version of the product to test fit, function, performance, and manufacturability.
The Root3 Labs Advantage
When tackling a problem, we start by exploring the right prototyping techniques to find the most efficient solution:
- Low-fidelity, rough prototypes are best to test early feasibility of a concept.
- High-fidelity, more sophisticated prototype fabrication is best for testing and demonstrating the integration of functionality and aesthetics.
At every stage of the process, we’re using prototype fabrication to test hypotheses, demonstrate feasibility, minimize uncertainty, and gather feedback.
In-House Prototyping Facilities
Root3 Labs houses three specialized workshops for maximum prototyping flexibility:
- Woodshop for enclosures, fixtures, custom shipping solutions.
- Metalshop with CNC, welding, and powder coating capabilities.
- Electronics Lab for PCB assembly, firmware, 3D printing, and more.
We can’t build everything in-house, but having comprehensive in-house capabilities lets us control the prototyping schedule instead of relying on outside vendors. This means getting a functional prototype in your hands even sooner!
Tour Our Prototype Fabrication Workshop!
Prototype Fabrication Capabilities
Plastic & Foam
- 3D Printed Parts
- Laser-engraving/cutting
- CNC Routed Parts
- Vinyl Laminations
- Silicone Molding & Casting
- Vacuum Forming
Woodworking
- Test Fixtures
- Custom Enclosures
- Storage & Shipping
Textiles
- Industrial Sewing
- High-temperature Fabric
- Kevlar & Fiberglass Materials
Metal & Plastic
- CNC Fadal 4020 VMC
- CNC Bridgeport Mill
- CNC Plasma Cutting
- Manual Mill and Lathe
- TIG Welding
- Powder Coat & Paint
- Sheet Metal Bending
Electrical
- Hand Soldering
- Breadboard Evaluation
- Controls Firmware
- Signal Analysis
- Custom PCB Design
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