by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers know the drill: a customer sends an RFQ for a “quick prototype,” you quote it, they approve, and three revisions later you’ve spent twice the quoted hours on engineering back-and-forth. Iterative design cycles are standard...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Prototype work is the lifeblood of many digital manufacturing shops. A customer comes in with a concept, you print or machine v1, they test it, and suddenly you’re on v3, v5, or v12. Each iteration consumes machine time, material, engineering review, and...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a one-off prototype. The trouble starts when the customer says, “We’ll need three revisions before we lock the design.” Suddenly you’re guessing at rework, material changes, and schedule shifts — all while trying to keep...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Iterative prototyping is a staple for digital manufacturers. A customer needs a part, you build it, they test it, changes come back, and you build it again. The problem? Most shops quote each revision as a standalone job, missing the cumulative engineering, setup, and...
