Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/ Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Company UK Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:08:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-PP-Favicon-512x512-1-150x150.png Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/ 32 32 Materials for medical device prototypes: USP Class VI, ISO 10993 and what the standards actually mean https://www.prototypeprojects.com/materials-for-medical-device-prototypes-usp-class-vi-iso-10993/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:37:06 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060572 USP Class VI and ISO 10993 – what the standards mean in practice, which materials meet them, and how to specify the right material for your medical device prototype. A practical guide from Prototype Projects.

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]]> Prototype Projects Achieves JOSCAR Accreditation https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototype-projects-achieves-joscar-accreditation/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:24:37 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060582 Prototype Projects has achieved JOSCAR accreditation, the industry-recognised pre-qualification standard used across the defence, aerospace and security sectors.

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]]> Prototyping for Medical Device Development: Choosing the Right Process https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototyping-for-medical-device-development-choosing-the-right-process/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:31 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060520 CNC machining, SLA, micro 3D printing or injection moulding – which process is right for your medical device prototype? A practical guide for engineers working across concept, functional testing and clinical validation.

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]]> Bringing a Sustainable Water Solution to Life: Ahbstra ARK https://www.prototypeprojects.com/bringing-a-sustainable-water-solution-to-life-ahbstra-ark/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:14:14 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1057806 Ahbstra's ARK presents a compelling solution to a real infrastructure challenge, particularly in environments where water is scarce. Our role was to turn a digital concept into a tangible model that could support that story.

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]]> From prototype to pilot production: managing the transition for medical devices https://www.prototypeprojects.com/from-prototype-to-pilot-production-managing-the-transition-for-medical-devices/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:38:42 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060577 Moving a medical device from prototype to pilot production is one of the most risk-laden transitions in development. A practical guide to managing the process selection, tooling and quality decisions that determine whether the transition goes smoothly.

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]]> We’re Exhibiting at Hardware Pioneers Max 2026 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/were-exhibiting-at-hardware-pioneers-max-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060200 Prototype Projects will be exhibiting at Hardware Pioneers Max 2026, taking place at Excel London on 10-11 June 2026. You’ll find us on Stand A13.

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]]> Vacuum Casting for Prototypes: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It https://www.prototypeprojects.com/vacuum-casting-for-prototypes-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-when-to-use-it/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:40 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059968 Discover how vacuum casting works, its benefits for prototype and low-volume parts, material options, and how it compares to 3D printing and injection moulding. Expert guide from Prototype Projects.

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]]> Why inspection matters in aerospace prototyping – and what to ask your supplier https://www.prototypeprojects.com/why-inspection-matters-in-aerospace-prototyping/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059902 Dimensional inspection and inspection reports for aerospace and defence prototypes — why it matters, what to ask your supplier, and how we support quality assurance at the prototype stage.

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]]> Aluminium for aerospace prototypes: choosing between 6082 and 7075 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/aluminium-for-aerospace-prototypes-6082-vs-7075/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:38:16 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059892 Choosing between aluminium 6082 and 7075 for aerospace or defence prototyping? This guide covers strength, weight, machinability and cost — so you can specify the right grade for your application.

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]]> Micro 3D Printing: When Standard Resolution Simply Isn’t Enough https://www.prototypeprojects.com/micro-3d-printing-when-standard-resolution-simply-isnt-enough/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:13:12 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059957 Discover how micro 3D printing works, what feature sizes are achievable, which materials are available, and where it outperforms standard SLA and DLP. A practical guide from Prototype Projects.

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