The Design Process
With your project laid out in your head, you know better then anyone what you want the next step to be, we are just here to let you know what the next step should be. Usually the next move from idea development is prototyping/proof of concept. Two excellent options exist depending on your time and budget.
The first option is best if you are looking to have a small number of units built or would like fast "proof of concept." To do this, we find an off-the-shelf enclosure that fits your project requirments. This includes taking into account buttons, switches, displays and batteries. By utalizing the powers of a table top CNC (computer numerical control) mill we add ports to access all of your devices necessary functions.
Option two is more appropriate if you are looking for a final product quality finish. To do this, we take the exact dimentions of your device and create a 3D solid model of all the mechanical and electrical components using ProEngineer/Wildfire 4. With this solid model you are able to have a Rapid Prototype made using new Stereolithography (SLA) rapid prototyping techniques.
This option is also reccomended if, in the future, you might like to take your project to the next step of plastic injection molding. With minor changes to the first 3D model used to create the SLA prototype, your project can be cast in a steel or aluminum mold for large production quantities.
Please see more examples of each process in the Past Projects section.