Prototyping on all levels
When engaging in product development as we do here at Cody, a prototype or several are often needed before the final product is ready for the market. In some of our projects, we regularly create new prototypes, test, and improve them. This is a cost-effective way to proceed when simulation or calculation is not possible. With our own 3D printer, we constantly create new parts to test components for machines or other items. Rapid prototyping, as it is commonly known, is an important part of product development in many projects.
Depending on the project, a prototype can range in size from millimeters to meters, grams to tons, and can be scaled or full-scale. The purpose of a prototype is to bring concepts to life to learn, test, validate, demonstrate, or fail. A prototype should reduce technical risk at an early stage in the process.
“Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward.” – John C. Maxwell
Magnus is our Chief Business Development Officer, and with his experience in both mechanical design, automation, project management, and sales, he has full control over what Cody can deliver. He also delves deep into the Machinery Directive, CE marking, and harmonized standards to ensure that what we deliver complies with laws and regulations.
Automation
Automation solutions that streamline production processes and improve profitability.
Automation
Automation solutions that streamline production processes and improve profitability.Service
Service
Studies and preliminary projects
Do you or your company have an idea or a wish for improvement? Then a feasibility study with Cody can help you in the right direction.
Studies and preliminary projects
Do you or your company have an idea or a wish for improvement? Then a feasibility study with Cody can help you in the right direction.Product development
We have dedicated and knowledgeable engineers who will assist you throughout the development process.
Product development
We have dedicated and knowledgeable engineers who will assist you throughout the development process.Specialized machinery
As a full-service provider of machinery, we integrate mechanical design, automation, and user-friendliness into one seamless solution.
Specialized machinery
As a full-service provider of machinery, we integrate mechanical design, automation, and user-friendliness into one seamless solution.System Integration
System Integration
Sidebox
Sidebox
Most commonly asked questions
Does Cody build prototypes as part of product development?
Yes. Prototyping is a core part of Cody's product development process. Prototypes are used to bring concepts to life, test and validate ideas, and reduce technical risk early, before committing to a final design. Cody regularly builds, tests, and improves new prototypes as part of ongoing projects.
How does a person decide the right approach for building a prototype?
Cody's engineers draw on the full range of tools and techniques at their disposal to create the optimal prototype for each product, from in-house 3D printing for rapid part iteration to full-scale physical builds. The Cody engineering team selects the right size, materials, and method based on what best tests, validates, and de-risks your specific design.
Why use prototyping instead of simulation or calculation alone?
Prototyping is a cost-effective way to validate a design when simulation or calculation isn't possible or sufficient. It lets Cody, and you, test, learn from, and improve a concept in physical form, therefore reducing technical risk early in a project rather than after the final product is built.
