3D modeling & fabrication
Rapid prototyping closes the gap between a design on screen and a part you can hold, fit, and test.
Prototyping for actual products.
For GrowRight, printed components helped turn electronics into a complete product. The enclosure was designed digitally and prototyped for fit, accessibility, and integration with the other hardware. Iterating a part is often faster than trying to anticipate every mechanical issue in advance.
Design, print, evaluate, revise.
I use digital models to examine dimensions and assemblies before fabrication. A working prototype is a source of feedback: connectors may need more clearance, walls may require reinforcement, or a component may call for a different manufacturing method.
Plastic and metal-filled filament.
Different materials solve different problems. Polymer prints are useful for enclosures and iteration; metal-filled filaments can offer a route to sintered metal parts, with special attention to debinding, shrinkage, and the vendor’s processing requirements.