{"id":1629,"date":"2014-06-21T12:14:24","date_gmt":"2014-06-21T04:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cncmachinings.com\/do-i-require-a-functioning-prototype-to-manufacture-a-solution\/"},"modified":"2014-06-21T12:14:24","modified_gmt":"2014-06-21T04:14:24","slug":"do-i-require-a-functioning-prototype-to-manufacture-a-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cncmachinings.com\/blog\/do-i-require-a-functioning-prototype-to-manufacture-a-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I require a functioning prototype to manufacture a solution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><i>Query by cheeleng<\/i>: Do I need to have a functioning prototype to manufacture a product?<\/strong><br \/>\nI am at present making a crude prototype, that functions like the item, but is not correct in size (not to scale)- it is a lot bigger. I was asking yourself if this type of crude prototype will suffice if I show it to a manufacturer, or will I want to make a final prototype that is made of the exact same material and is to scale to the actual item. The purpose I am asking is since I&#8217;m 17 and I do not have any personal money to hire a professional to do it for me. (I also have to save it to file a provisional patent application and employ a patent lawyer)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Answer by Andrew E<\/i><br \/>If it functions precisely a you intend the final solution, then I would hardly call it crude.<br \/>\nHow close is it to the final sizing and material?<br \/>\nThis is precisely what a prototype is for, proving out the design and style.<br \/>\nYou could make a new a single and take it in to the manufacturer &#8211; but then they would have to make the drawings (and either they would own them OR charge you for the engineering time).<br \/>\nIs something moulded, die cast, stamped, or machined? Producers generally use detailed drawings to make your products.<\/p>\n<p>You could learn some style software yourself, hire an engineering student, hire your own outsourced designer on Odesk, or operate with a small item style firm the specializes in employing and managing these overseas designers. See: http:\/\/www.producracy.com\/product-design-approach\/<\/p>\n<p>As the other gentleman stated, look into provisional patent for now.<br \/>\nKey is to be the 1st to industry and earn yourself a following of loyal customers.<br \/>\nNever overlook the usefulness of appropriate on the internet advertising and marketing.<br \/>\nAlso, with a functioning prototype, you could explore crowd funding (i.e. Kickstarter or Indiegogo).<\/p>\n<p>Good luck, please let me know how I can help,<br \/>\n-Andrew, www.producracy.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add your own answer in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Query by cheeleng: Do I need to have a functioning prototype to manufacture a product? I am at present making a crude prototype, that functions like the item, but is not correct in size (not to scale)- it is a lot bigger. 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