Prototyping Services
Product Engineering & Design
Prototyping, in its simplest form, means creating a "test version" of your product. At KAI Engineering, we leverage over 200 years of combined, U.S.-based product engineering expertise to ensure your prototype meets—and exceeds—your goals.
Our advanced product development facility handles nearly every stage of the prototyping process in-house, allowing us to provide rapid prototyping and comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- New Product Design
- PCB Design, Assembly and Fabrication
- Firmware, PC Software, Wireless and Server
- Manufacturing
- 3D Printing
What could be some of the goals of a prototype?
- Testing and/or validating your idea.
- Bringing that idea to life for the purpose of presenting it to others.
- Reducing manufacturing costs.
- Creating options and/or expansion products.
Product development often involves challenges, but utilizing prototypes can help minimize potential pitfalls and streamline the process. Prototypes generally fall into two categories: low-fidelity and high-fidelity, each reflecting how closely they resemble the final product.
Low-Fidelity Prototype
Typically serves as a simplified version of the concept. It might be smaller in scale, use less expensive materials, or have limited functionality, making it ideal for quickly testing and validating basic concepts.
High-Fidelity Prototype
Closely represents the final product, featuring detailed design elements, full functionality, and higher-quality materials.