Proof of principle (POP) rigs of sub-assemblies allows impact testing, failure mode and life-cycle analysis and environmental testing at extremes of temperature and humidity.
Visual models help support research, test user interfaces and validate use. Fully functional prototypes confirm design intent.
Using physical models our development team can turn the subjective reactions of users - e.g. to the sound, feel and force of a car door being closed – into electronic data that can then be used for technical specification.
Ergonomic criteria such as comfort, tactility and ease of use are often best perfected by hand modeling. Reverse engineering tools convert these physical forms into electronic data.
Prototypes made from production-ready CAD data in representative materials and finishes verify the performance and compliance of designs before costly investment in tooling.
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