Prototyping
In hardware development, the most challenging phase is the transition from a single functional prototype to the first 500 units. Minimum order quantity is often required to be viable for larger contract manufacturers, while local machine shops lack the supply chain to scale.
At LM Projects, we offer prototyping services designed not just to prove a concept, but to prepare it for full-scale manufacturing. We validate designs for scalability in close dialogue with you. Whether you need 1 unit for an investor pitch or 50 units for a field trial, we deliver industrial-grade quality without massive minimum order quantities (MOQ).
Mechanical prototyping
A 3D CAD model can hide design flaws. You need physical parts to verify ergonomics, assembly fit, and aesthetic
CNC machining
Subtractive manufacturing for metal parts or functional plastic prototypes that need to withstand stress testing.
- Best for: Structural brackets, heat sinks, and working mechanisms.
- Materials: Aluminum, stainless steel, brass, Delrin, Nylon.
Simple-tooling
When you need a batch of prototypes, we offer various simple-tooling options. Because the ideal manufacturing approach varies greatly from item to item, we tailor the process specifically to your project without locking you into a single method.
- Best for: Structural brackets, heat sinks, and working mechanisms.
- Materials: Aluminum, stainless steel, brass, Delrin, Nylon.
Simple-tooling
When you need a batch of prototypes, we offer various simple-tooling options. Because the ideal manufacturing approach varies greatly from item to item, we tailor the process specifically to your project without locking you into a single method.
- Flexibility: The exact method is chosen based on the unique design and requirements of your specific part.
- Efficiency: A practical and cost-effective way to produce prototypes when standard machining isn't the right fit.
- Customized solutions: We evaluate your project to find the best simple-tooling strategy, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
We test all products
Completing the parts with painting and printing
A functional prototype proves the engineering, but a finished prototype sells the vision. We offer professional surface finishing, including custom painting and part printing, to give your prototypes the exact look and feel of a final, mass-produced product.
This level of detail is highly valuable when your prototypes are intended for a marketing or public-facing context, such as:
- Demos: Present a highly polished, retail-ready product to investors and key stakeholders.
- Trade fairs: Showcase true-to-life, aesthetic models at your exhibition booth.
- Field tests: Ensure the product looks and feels authentic to gather reliable user feedback.
You have our assistance
The "Design for manufacturing" (DFM) advantage
You have our assistance during the production pipeline, and identify potential limitations for mass production. When LM Projects handles your prototype, our engineers can review it with mass production in mind. We might advise: “This detail works for a CNC prototype, but it will require a costly detail in the injection mold. Moving it 2mm reduces the tooling cost.” This feedback loop prevents expensive errors, saving you costs and months of redesign time later.
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