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3D Printing in the Industrial Design Industry
Rapidly prototype highly accurate 3D printed parts across 50+ functional resins, plastics and metals that look and perform like the final product.
How Industrial Designers are using 3D Printing
Rapidly prototype highly accurate 3D printed parts across 50+ functional resins, plastics and metals that look and perform like the final product.
Next Day Prototypes
3D printed parts and prototypes in as quick as one day to accelerate your product development.
Part Accuracy of +/- 0.1mm
Accurate prototypes for true-to-life fit testing that look good & perform like the final product.
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Get instant quotes in 50+ durable, functional plastics and metals 24/7.
Next Day Prototypes
Quick turnaround enables just in time manufacturing of 3D printed parts when you need them.
Part Accuracy of +/- 0.1mm
Accurate prototypes for true-to-life fit testing that look good & perform like the final product.
Place Orders 24/7
Get instant quotes in 50+ durable, functional plastics and metals 24/7.
How 3D Printing Is Accelerating Product Development
Designing products for people is an incredibly complicated endeavor. When function is just one of the guiding constraints, it can be difficult to predict how a product will perform in the world. There are a wide range of other factors to consider, such as ergonomics, aesthetics, user interface, or durability. These are difficult to prove out in a controlled environment. This is where 3D printing comes in allowing industrial designers the opportunity to not only test fit and form, but also function as well. The technologies and materials we offer has no limit, allowing designers to use them in real world applications just the same as they would a traditionally machined part. With the advantages of 3D printing, designers are now able to iterate faster than before, while still maintaining the strength, look and functionality of their final product without compromise.
Precision Rapid Prototyping
High Accuracy Parts for Precision Fit Testing
Forge Labs works with industrial designers and engineers to quickly iterate through design concepts by enabling high-quality prototyping with fast turn around times. 3D printing allows for complex, functional models to be built in real world plastics, making it possible to test form, function and feel before tooling even begins. We offer the industries most advanced 3D Printing technologies allowing for prototypes to be created with tolerances as high as +/- 0.1mm, details down to 0.2mm and features as thin as 0.7mm whilst still maintaining part strength. Parts & prototypes can be printed directly from CAD in as few as 1-4 business days, a time savings that allows for additional testing, improved designs, and reduced risks before tool investment. Our wide selection of materials allows designers the freedom to test everything from soft rubbers, to flame-resistant plastics and metals
Improved Customization
Prototypes Suitable for Real World Functional Testing
3D printing has opened up new opportunities for manufacturers to meet the evolving needs of their customers and stay ahead of the competition. Forge Labs helps companies produce unique, personalized products at scale, which was not possible with traditional manufacturing methods. 3D printing can be used to produce small quantities of customized products, making it a cost-effective solution for low-volume production runs. This makes it possible for manufacturers to quickly produce customized products without having to invest in expensive tooling or production equipment. Traditional manufacturing methods such as injection molding or CNC machining often require specialized tooling and molds, which can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. With 3D printing, manufacturers can bypass this step and produce customized products on demand, without the need for additional tooling.
Reduced Tooling Costs
Faster Production Runs With Low Setup Costs
Traditional manufacturing processes often require expensive tooling and molds to produce parts and products. 3D printing eliminates the need for many of these tools, reducing costs and allowing companies to bring new products to market faster and more efficiently. Forge Labs 3D prints using the same real world plastics & metals found in everyday products allowing designers the opportunity to test not only fit, but also function as well. While 3D printing has historically been the go to solution for rapid prototyping, many of the materials we offer are suitable for end-use allowing our clients to produce mid-volume runs with additive manufacturing so they can remain responsive to feedback gained from having their product in the wild. Forge Labs offers functional end-use materials that offer final product aesthetics such as Nylon 12 using Powder Bed Fusion for both functional testing and low-volume production.
How 3D Printing Accelerates Product Development
Designing products for people is an incredibly complicated endeavor. When function is just one of the guiding constraints, it can be difficult to predict how a product will perform in the world. There are a wide range of other factors to consider, such as ergonomics, aesthetics, user interface, or durability. These are difficult to prove out in a controlled environment. This is where 3D printing comes in allowing industrial designers the opportunity to not only test fit and form, but also function as well. The technologies and materials we offer has no limit, allowing designers to use them in real world applications just the same as they would a traditionally machined part. With the advantages of 3D printing, designers are now able to iterate faster than before, while still maintaining the strength, look and functionality of their final product without compromise.
Precision Rapid Prototyping
High Accuracy Parts for Precision Fit Testing
Forge Labs works with industrial designers and engineers to quickly iterate through design concepts by enabling high-quality prototyping with fast turn around times. 3D printing allows for complex, functional models to be built in real world plastics, making it possible to test form, function and feel before tooling even begins.
We offer the industries most advanced 3D Printing technologies allowing for prototypes to be created with tolerances as high as +/- 0.1mm, details down to 0.2mm and features as thin as 0.7mm whilst still maintaining part strength. Parts & prototypes can be printed directly from CAD in as few as 1-4 business days, a time savings that allows for additional testing, improved designs, and reduced risks before tool investment. Our wide selection of materials allows designers the freedom to test everything from soft rubbers, to flame-resistant plastics and metals
Functional Prototypes
Prototypes Suitable for Real World Functional Testing
Forge Labs 3D prints using the same real world plastics & metals found in everyday products allowing designers the opportunity to test not only fit, but also function as well. While 3D printing has historically been the go to solution for rapid prototyping, many of the materials we offer are suitable for end-use allowing our clients to produce mid-volume runs with additive manufacturing so they can remain responsive to feedback gained from having their product in the wild. Forge Labs offers functional end-use materials that offer final product aesthetics such as Nylon 12 using Powder Bed Fusion for both functional testing and low-volume production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer in-house modeling, 2D translation as well as 3D scanning & reverse engineering services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer in-house modeling, 2D translation as well as 3D scanning & reverse engineering services.
Case Studies | Industrial Design 3D Printing
New Tim Horton Lid Redesign
How 3D Printing was used to rapidly iterate, prototype and and accelerate product development of the new iconic Tim Horton's lid.
Robbox Tools Prototyping
How 3D Printing was used to accelerate product development, rapidly iterate and save time and money in the development of Robbox's new smart power tools.
Case Studies | Industrial Design
New Tim Horton Lid Redesign
How 3D Printing was used to rapidly iterate, prototype and and accelerate product development of the new iconic Tim Horton's lid.
Robbox Tools Prototyping
How 3D Printing was used to accelerate product development, rapidly iterate and save time and money in the development of Robbox's new smart power tools.
