In this article I will discuss the three most popular questions I receive when it comes to a prototype. What is a prototype? Should I develop a prototype? Reasons to develop a prototype.
What is a prototype?
Many years ago, people used to rely on Lotus 123 to get work on the computer. WordStar was the program of choice when preparing documents. Years later, Microsoft hit the market that was followed by other operating systems such as Linux and Macintosh.
Ever since Microsoft started in the 1990’s, various improvements have been made and the latest edition to the family is Windows XP. Why the upgrades some may ask? This is to satisfy the requirements of businesses and end users who are not satisfied with the current systems.
Rapid prototyping machine was invented in the year 1980 and this machine was introduced in order to form 3d physical models. These models can be created in a lesser time and at a low cost. The word rapid is used in the sense that it creates the models in a very limited period for maximum advantage. The creation of 3d prototype models takes a lot of time if done through digital data or 3d. Rapid prototyping machine has been introduced to speed up this process effectively. With the help of third printers, the tools can be formed much faster and even the prototyping can be done within no time.
This very new technology is welcomed by everyone. Many manufacturers have pitched in to make this machine that is all set to take over the market. The printers installed in these prototyping machines work fast and are extremely versatile. Rapid prototyping machines are very helpful to engineers, animators and product designers to convert their imagination into reality in the form of a model within the limited period.