cost of prototype

• What are the costs involved in making a prototype?

  Materials, energy, labor, CAD/CAM, intellectual property
• Why are labor costs significant in prototype creation?

  Prototypes can be one-off, hand-made items
• What does CAD/CAM CNC stand for?

  Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• Why is intellectual property important in prototyping?

  To protect the invention from being copied
• What are the benefits of new materials in prototyping?

  • Improve current materials
  • Enhance functionality and performance
  • Offer new possibilities for design
• What is PLA in 3D printing?

  A bio-degradable material sourced from nature
• At what temperature does PLA melt?

  210°C
• What are the characteristics of 3D printing PLA material?

  Inexpensive, bio-degradable, available in various colors
• What are the available options for PLA in 3D printing?

  Lots of colors, finishes, and sizes