Protocafe (www.protocafe.com) is a full turnkey rapid prototyping solution. Depending on your designs we can tailor a custom solution that best fits your design needs and the end use of your model. Some examples include:
- scaled models
- models for form, fit, and function testing
- aesthetic models
- functioning assemblies
- high fidelity prototypes (i.e. tradeshow or photo shoot quality models)
- marketing display models/sales tools
- patterns for investment casting and soft tooling
- vacuum forming patterns
- heuristic evaluation/usability testing models
Models are created out of a variety of material which include, but are not limited to:
- ABS- The material of choice by leading manufacturers and engineers because of its strength and lending itself to be a true representation of the actual product. It is also very popular due to its ability to be post processed or finished (see finishing services for more information).
- Polycarbonate
- Polycarbonate ABS blends
- Rubber-like flexible material