We make the prototype on the same machines and from the same material as the future run: checking dimensions, part fit, assembly, printing and packaging. The series only launches after your go-ahead.
Prototype V1 · geometry and assembly check
The prototype is built on the same machines and from the same sheet as the future run. The first version tests geometry and assembly: do the joints seat properly, does the structure take the load, does the product feel right in the hands. Notes are marked directly on the sample and go back into the artwork.
Two or three iterations are usually enough: once the final version is approved, production parameters are locked into the run passport — and the series repeats the approved sample one to one.
A prototype removes every risk from the series: mistakes are caught on one item, not on a thousand.
The sample is made under conditions as close to serial production as possible.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Same as the future run: plywood, laminated HDF, MDF, acrylic, cardboard |
| Operations | Any of the nine: cutting, engraving, printing, milling, painting, assembly |
| Turnaround | 1–3 business days after artwork approval |
| Iterations | 2–3 approval rounds are usually enough |
| Price | Based on design; credited toward the run price when the series launches |
The rule is simple: the more expensive the run, the cheaper the mistake found on a sample. Billing unit: based on design — details in Pricing.
Approval at every step: you see the product before the run starts.
Before any production run — especially where part fit and appearance matter.
Every operation happens under one roof — your order is never passed between subcontractors.
We'll quote the prototype and suggest a material. Reply within one business day.
A process engineer reviews your file and selects material and settings; a manager returns with price and lead time.
