3D Rendering for Product Design: 3 Benefits of Virtual Prototyping for Manufacturers
· Virtual prototypes are cheaper than physical ones Virtual prototyping is less expensive than physical model production. This is because you don't need real materials. For example, let's say a furniture manufacturing company is about to launch its new collection of upholstered furniture. To test its appearance and quality, the company has to make prototypes, which means paying for skilled labor and expensive materials. And the item produced may turn out not to be what the designer originally expected. In this case, the costs multiply as more materials will be spent to make another design change. Also, in order to choose the most advantageous variant of the cabinet, it may be necessary to produce a few units at the beginning and choose the best from this row, then work on its improvement if necessary. And during this time, all the parts have to be stored somewhere, which will be an additional expense. All of these challenges will be a thing of t...