Rapid prototyping – something we offer here at SiTech – is desirable for many reasons, not the least of which is that it can increase profits and efficiency in silicone keypad creation.
Rapid prototyping, a process that is used to test the feasibility of a particular design and engage with potential customers, is nothing new. It’s actually been around for many decades. But more recently, the process has gone even more high-tech and has become much more efficient. The automation process has become more accessible and more rapid as technology becomes more widely available.
A prototype is an early model or release of a product (in this case, silicone keypads) that is meant to test out a process or concept. This preliminary model, once approved, is what subsequent products will be modeled after.
In a nutshell, rapid prototyping reduces costs and increases profits. Here’s a look at how.
Cost Effectiveness
When introducing a new product to market, you must have a prototype to show before the actual release date. This way, potential customers and investors can give their feedback so you can finalize any changes for the release. When you mass-produce keypad prototypes at a low cost, the product can then hit the market and begin selling immediately.
Best part is, you don’t have to settle on one final product right away. You can make a bunch and see which one makes the most impact with clients in terms of usability as well as customization and personalization options. This effective marketing strategy can save you time and money in the long run.
Reduce Lead Times and Costs
With rapid prototyping, you can tighten up the time frame from concept to end product, thereby saving on development costs. Plus, this gives you a chance to expand into other areas of your business offerings while testing out various design aspects as you go along.
Not only do you save time and effort, you save money – which is great for your bottom line. Prototypes provide an air of authenticity so you can focus on other design aspects. And because this process limits issues with the final product, you can ensure a higher rate of success amidst all the competition.
Better Market Visibility
Strong product visibility and market share are two things that your business wants to see. You can achieve this by offering a quicker service than all the rest. This can strengthen your reputation and allow it to be seen in many areas of the industry. The quicker you can take your brand to a large audience, the quicker your brand recognition will be.
It’s not always easy to achieve market penetration, but with rapid prototyping and quick development of products, you can increase accuracy and products no matter how many keypads you plan to make.
Contact SiTECH
As you can see, there are many ways in which rapid prototyping can increase your profits and efficiency in silicone keypad creation. To learn more, call our team at 757-887-8488.
