--- title: Rapid Prototyping Services | Ineo description: We manufacture high quality prototypes. Our human team has extensive experience and uses the most appropriate materials and tools. date: 2018-11-29 url: https://ineo.es/en/services/industrial-prototyping/rapid-prototyping --- # Industrial Rapid Prototyping ## Accelerate your product development with Ineo: we transform your CAD files into high-precision, functional prototypes in record time using 3D printing and other advanced manufacturing technologies. ### What is rapid prototyping? **Rapid prototyping is an agile process of creating models or previews of a product to test ideas, identify problems, and optimize solutions before final production.** **Rapid prototypes** work for both visual and functional tests, thanks to the possibility of obtaining them quickly through a wide variety of available technologies and materials. Engineers and designers can perform verifications of their designs, such as fitting tests, form and functionality with a model adapted to the characteristics of the final product. With the use of additive manufacturing technologies, all types of geometries can be created in a short period of time, compared with other traditional processes. Any 3D CAD file can be manufactured using Stereolithography (SLA), Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Multi Jet Fusion (MFJ) and other technologies. Reduce risks and validate your designs before mass production with our rapid prototyping service; the widest range of 3D and other advanced technologies at the service of your engineering needs. **Do you have doubts about the feasibility of your design or the materials? Do you need to validate a functional prototype before manufacturing?** Talk to our technical team [Quote Request](https://www.ineo.es/en/quote-request) [Call us](https://www.ineo.es/tel:+34937337000) [Email us](https://www.ineo.es/mailto:contact@ineo.es?subject=Contact from Site Ineo&body=) [Send us a message](https://www.ineo.es/en/contact) ## When to choose rapid prototyping? ### When you need to focus on creativity We will take care of the rest ### When the project requires adjusted delivery times We manufacture the prototypes quickly so you can validate designs and perform tests ### When you need high quality finish We offer a wide variety of finishes that fit your needs ### When there is the aim of reducing costs Reduction of time and costs during the productive process ### When you need high precision parts very similar to the real ones For the quality of manufacture and the wide variety of materials available #### FAQs – Rapid Prototyping & Product Development Insights - **What is rapid prototyping in industrial manufacturing?** Rapid prototyping is the fast creation of physical models from digital designs using 3D printing and other advanced technologies to validate form, fit and function. - **Which technologies are used for rapid prototyping at Ineo?** Technologies include SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, vacuum casting, CNC machining and other manufacturing technologies, depending on the required precision, material and application. - **How fast can a prototype be produced?** Depending on complexity and technology, prototypes can be produced in a matter of days, allowing quick iteration during product development. - **What is the purpose of rapid prototyping?** It allows designers and engineers to test and validate ideas early, reducing development risks, costs and time before industrial production. - **Can rapid prototypes be functional or only visual?** They can be both. Depending on material and process selection, prototypes can be purely visual or fully functional for mechanical and technical testing. - **Can Ineo ship prototypes and manufactured parts internationally?** Yes, Ineo can deliver prototypes and production parts worldwide. From Spain (Barcelona) and shipped to Europe and international destinations with appropriate packaging and logistics coordination. ## We want to be your partner for rapid prototyping Our technical and customer service team is ready to find the right solutions for the manufacture of your prototypes and designs. We can also help you with the engineering, design and preparation of files for 3D printing. We help the customer to easily verify that the design matches the reality for which the final product was conceived. Our project management team offers you support during all phases of the process. We have a human team and adequate material to ensure fast delivery times. ### Reasons to trust Ineo ## At Ineo we have state-of-the-art facilities that guarantee excellent results We have an extensive park of machines of different technologies for 3D printing that, together with the area of vacuum casting and parts manufacturing, allows us to offer the advantage of combining additive manufacturing with other traditional manufacturing methods In our areas of finishing and painting of pieces, we perform different types of surface finishes such as painting, hydrography, metallizing, grit blasting, pickling and pad printing, among others ### Available technologies at Ineo for Rapid Prototyping Technology and materials without limits for product design and development. We will shape your project by combining the technology, materials and finishes you need. ### Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) ![3D Printing - Stereolithography (SLA)](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-stereolithography-sla-ineo.jpg) ## Stereolithography (SLA) Additive manufacturing technology, through which pieces of epoxy resin are obtained with excellent reproduction of details and precision, which allow different surface finishes. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/industrial-additive-manufacturing/stereolithography-sla) ![3D Printing - Laser Sintering (SLS)](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-laser-sintering-sls.jpg) ## Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive manufacturing technology that allows to obtain functional parts with an excellent mechanical behaviour that can be used for multiple applications. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/industrial-additive-manufacturing/laser-sintering-sls) ![3D Printing - HP Multi Jet Fusion](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-multi-jet-fusion-piece-ineo-3-400x268.jpg) ## HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) HP additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology that delivers high print speed and excellent resolution, as well as excellent mechanical performance. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/industrial-additive-manufacturing/hp-multi-jet-fusion-en) ![3D Printing - Fused deposition modeling (FDM)](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-fdm-3d-printing-ineo-.jpg) ## Fused deposition modeling (FDM) Additive manufacturing technology, through which parts with a variety of high-performance thermoplastics and approved materials for the aeronautical industry can be manufactured. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/industrial-additive-manufacturing/fused-deposition-modeling-fdm) ![3D Printing - Metal 3D Printing (SLM)](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/ineo-technologies-slm-metal-3d-part-400-268-1.jpg) ## Metal 3D printing (SLM) Additive manufacturing technology, by which highly complex metal parts can be manufactured quickly and which provides almost unlimited design flexibility. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/industrial-additive-manufacturing/metal-3d-printing) Our 3D Printing technologies allow us to manufacture parts with high precision, complex geometries and adapted to your needs, using quality materials and optimizing resources to offer innovative and personalized solutions. fas fa-draw-polygon ###### Design flexibility fas fa-leaf ###### Efficient use of materials fas fa-cubes ###### Variety of materials fas fa-pencil-ruler ###### Customization fab fa-dashcube ###### Rapid Prototyping ### Other technologies ![Parts Manufacturing - Vacuum Casting](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-am-vacuum-casting.jpg) ## Vacuum Casting Manufacturing technology that allows the reproduction of parts in polyurethane resin using a silicone mould. Rapid production of prototypes, low volume manufacturing and final parts. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/machining-and-industrial-moulds/vacuum-casting) ![Parts Manufacturing - CNC Machining](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-cnc-machining-machined-parts-ineo.jpg) ## CNC Machining Manufacturing technology that allows parts to be manufactured by extracting material from a block. Said operations are carried out on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/machining-and-industrial-moulds/cnc-machining) ![Parts Manufacturing - Rapid Tooling](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-rapid-tooling.jpg) ## Rapid Tooling Manufacturing technology for the production of series of plastic and metal parts; Prototype Molds allow parts to be manufactured as a preliminary step to large-scale manufacturing. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/machining-and-industrial-moulds/rapid-tooling) ![Parts Manufacturing - Metal Pressing](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-metal-pressing.jpg) ## Metal Pressing Metal Pressing is a manufacturing technology that makes it possible to obtain metal parts by subjecting the material to a compression load between two moulds, which are steel stamps or dies. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/metal-manufacturing-processes/metal-pressing) ![Parts Manufacturing - Metal injection Molding (MIM)](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-metal-injection-molding-mim-part-4-400x268.jpg) ## Metal injection Molding (MIM) Metal Injection moulding (MIM) production allows the manufacture of metal components of small size and complex geometry. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/metal-manufacturing-processes/metal-injection-moulding-mim) ![Parts Manufacturing - Vacuum Forming](https://www.ineo.es/media/com_sppagebuilder/placeholder/technologies-vacuum-forming-part-car-door-2.jpg) ## Vacuum Forming A manufacturing process widely used for the production of packaging, automotive parts, electronic product casing, casings for the medical and healthcare sectors, interior trim for vehicles, among others. [More information](https://www.ineo.es/en/technologies/machining-and-industrial-moulds/vacuum-forming) ### National and International Delivery Times for rapid prototyping ##### Need your protypes ASAP? Ineo provides manufacturing services for professional applications, guaranteeing fast-turnaround deliveries with optimized lead times. **We advise, design, manufacture, and distribute nationally and internationally from Terrassa (Barcelona, Spain)**. 📦 **No minimum order quantity – Guaranteed delivery times – Technical support** ##### Delivery Times in Spain: Rapid prototyping enables the production of functional or visual models in very short timeframes, using technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, or vacuum casting, depending on project requirements. The delivery time for rapid prototype manufacturing will depend on the type of prototype (functional, aesthetic, or validation), part geometry, material, and any post-processing such as painting or assembly. Factors affecting lead time include: - Selected technology (3D printing, CNC, vacuum casting, etc.) - Design complexity - Required material type - Surface finishes or post-processing needs - Quantity of units requested **In general, rapid prototypes can be delivered within 2 to 7 business days. Simple prototypes produced by 3D printing can be ready in 2 to 3 days, depending on the technology and materials chosen**, while more complex parts or those requiring special finishes may take longer. **For urgent cases, production can be accelerated to 2 to 3 business days, particularly for simple parts**. To give you a more accurate delivery time estimate, we'll need to review your 3D files and specific project requirements. ##### Deliveries to Canary Islands, Balearics, Ceuta & Melilla: Shipments to these regions may require 1-5 additional business days due to logistics and (for Canary Islands) customs processing. ##### International Deliveries: Orders outside Spain require extended lead times. Additional delivery time varies by destination country and local logistics/customs factors. For precise international delivery estimates, contact our customer service team. ### Ready to manufacture your prototypes? [Request a quote](https://www.ineo.es/en/quote-request)[Call us](https://www.ineo.es/tel:+34937337000)[Send us an email](https://www.ineo.es/mailto:contact@ineo.es?subject=Contact from Site Ineo&body=)[3D Printing Online](https://www.ineo.es/impresion3donline) ### JSON Schema INEO PROTOTIPOS S.L. C/Avenc del Daví, 6 Pol.Ind.Can Petit Terrassa, Barcelona 08227 Tel. 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