Rapid Prototyping With Polyurethane Vacuum Casting
Many plastic injection molding projects start off by first making a series of rapid prototypes. These are used to further refine the look and feel of the part, to test its functionality, and to improve the design before investing in steel injection mold tools. In this video, Gordon Styles explains why rapid prototyping using the […]
Benefits of Vacuum Casting for Rapid Prototypes
If youāre wondering what the most cost-effective way to make any prototype is, it may be time to set your sights on vacuum casting. Vacuum castingāsometimes referred to as urethane casting or polyurethane castingāwas first developed in Europe in the 1960s and has since become one of the most widely used techniques for the development […]
Successful Product Development: The Importance of Proof of Concept
You will be told that you need to prototype your product to make sure that it works. But before you dive into the world of rapid prototyping, thereās one step that quite a few startups miss out on: creating a proof of concept.
Star Rapid Plays Host To Shenzhen Accelerator HAX
For the third year in a row, Star Rapid played host to a group of young entrepreneurs and visionaries who were part of the “accelerator” program of HAX of Shenzhen, China. This year was the best yet, demonstrating Star’s commitment to reaching out to the larger prototyping community to encourage makers to bring their ideas […]