What is Rapid
Prototyping?
Rapid
prototyping (RP) is a type of
prototype
manufacturing technology that creates a
prototype by layering
thermoplastics or
similar materials from the ground up
similar to building a house with bricks.
Rapid Prototyping can produce an exact
replica of a 3d model in as little as an
hour. The implications of producing a
prototype spread into every field of
product development including
research &
development,
marketing and at times to
manufacture
production quality parts in
relatively small numbers.
Scaling, Material
and Shipping
Due to the
volumetric limitations each prototype
produced by Protomine is scaled to a
maximum 5 inches on the largest
dimensions.
Rapid
Prototypes are made of durable
thermoplastic and are available in
multiple colors.
Your
Rapid Prototype is shipped within 48
hours of finalization of your
3d
graphics package.
Your Initial Design
The design composition you
receive is in the format of what is called a
3d model
which is a 3d representation of your design. Since they
are 3 dimensional they can be rotated and examined from
any angle. Your 3d model is the core of your 3d
Graphics
Package. All of your revisions are made to your
3d model
in your 3d pdf file.
The 3d pdf is a fully interactive file for where you can
make notes, comments, etc. to resubmit for continuation
of your production process.
Are you a designer?
Although
Protomine was developed with the inventor in mind, our
primary mission is to assist both
invention and
design
in the development of their concepts.
Our overall goal is to offer
3d graphics
and rapid prototype services at a low
cost in order to allow you, as a
designer, the ability to bring your
concept to life efficiently and
effectively without braking the bank.
Although we do offer FREE services such as
presentation and
e-submission with our 3 packages, the total cost for each
package is utilized for 3d graphics and prototype
processing. So if you are designer or
inventor interested in
bringing your project to life please try our service and
we're sure you'll be satisfied!
We would love the chance to have your
service and empower you with the chance
to succeed in whatever your endeavor may
be. If you have any questions please
contact us at 1.877.897.8804 and we'll
be glad to assist you.
About: Invention Designer
A invention designer is a person who
designs something new. If you've created a
new invention
chances are you are a designer. Regardless of whether
you have developed your idea or not, you have the
designing mind. As well as amateur designers, there are
many professional designers. To be a professional
designer requires study to degree
level, work experience or specialized training. Working as an
invention designer usually
implies being creative
in a particular area of expertise. Designers are usually
responsible for developing the concept and making
drawings
or models for something new that
will be made by someone else. Their
concepts take into account not only how
something will look, but also how it will be used and
how it will be manufactured. There can be great differences
between the working styles and principles of invention
designers in different arenas.
Your Design Drawing
The
design drawing that you
submit can be quite simple. We recommend submitting more
than one design
drawing of your invention to give us a clear
understanding of your invention concept. We do not require
dimensions for designs for packages a and b.
Your Design Concept
Uploading your
design concept is easy. Simply log in to your
dashboard and follow the step by step guides. It takes about
5 minutes and you'll get a response from our team within 24
hours Guaranteed!
The design concept you submit should be in either of the 4
image file formats.
We can accept drawings without dimensions.
Your Design
Composition
The design composition you receive is in the format of
what is called a
3d model which is a
3d representation of your
design. Since they are 3 dimensional they can be rotated
and examined from any angle. Your 3d model is the core
of your
3d
Graphics Package. All of your
revisions are made to your 3d model in your
3d pdf file.
The 3d pdf is a fully interactive file for where you can
make notes, comments, etc. to resubmit for continuation
of your production process.
About:
Design Concept
Design
Methods
vary
across
various
fields
and are
based on
broad
focuses.
1.
Exploring
the
possibilities
and
similar
constraints
by
focusing
on
critical
thinking
skills
to
research
and
define
specific
problem
spaces
for
existing
products
or
services
and the
creation
of
new
product
categories.
2.
gray
fining
the
specifications
of a
design
solution
which
can lead
to
better
guidelines
for
traditional
design
activities
such as
in the
graphic,
industrial,
architectural
fields.
3.
Managing
the
process
of
exploration,
defining
and
creating
artifacts
continually
over
time.
4.
Prototyping
the
possible
to
develop scenarios
and
solutions
that
minimally
or
significantly
improve
the
current
product
development.
What does it cost for invention creation?
Manufacturers
follow a complicated and costly
product development process called
product lifecycle management
(plm). This approach encompasses
the complete lifecycle from the creation of your
concept
design through
manufacturing and
disposal
of a product. The
typical cost to get a product creation starts at around $100,000 for simple
concept designs and rises dramatically for more complicated
concepts.
What
are they promising you?
Organizations such as invention
submission companies offer costly services promising
to develop your concept for $5-$20,000 (a fraction of
what it really costs) while delivering very little in
return and producing very
poor success rates.
The Reality
Paying high prices to
outside companies to "develop"
or "patent"
your product is often unnecessary if you just want to
license
your concept. Ultimately the
distributor incurs the real costs of development and in return offers a
licensing
contract. Your job is to
present an appealing product presentation and deliver it to the right
people!
proprietary
process contains a complete checklist of items companies
want in order to make informed decisions on whether or
not to carry your product design. So forget about
expensive
invention submission
companies and everyone else trying to take
your money and do-it-yourself.
So you have a
great new product idea!
So you bolted awake at 3 a.m.
with a can't-miss new product
idea. Or it came to you in the shower, on your way to pick
up the kids at soccer or out of necessity while trying to
solve a problem. No matter what the inspiration, you have a
new product idea. And you've got the excitement and energy
to do something about it but you're not quite sure where to
start
Overcome the
Obstacles
In addition to setting aside
your false beliefs, taking action
involves shifting your approach to
challenges that develop along the way.
As an inventor, you're an
entrepreneur
who already thinks creatively. That
creativity will benefit you throughout
the inventing process. We encourage you
to tap into those creative thinking
abilities as you proceed through the
inventing process. When you're
confronted with a challenge, don't
change your goals but your plan of
action. Constantly create
new options
for yourself during all the steps as an
inventor and you will succeed.
About: New Product Development
In todays market, new
product development (NPD) is a term used to describe a
complete process of bringing a new product or service to
the marketplace. There are two similar paths involved in
any NPD process: one involves the idea generation,
product design, and finite engineering; the other
involves market research and marketing analysis.
Companies usually see new product
development as the
first and most important stage in generating and
commercializing new products within the overall
strategic process of product life cycle management which
is used to maintain or grow their market share.
About: Selling your idea
A sale is
the activity involved in
selling
products or services in return for money or other
compensation. It is an act of completion of a commercial
activity.
A sale is
completed by the seller, the owner of the goods. It
starts with consent (or agreement) to an acquisition or
appropriation or request followed by the passing of
intellectual
property or ownership in the item and the
application and due settlement of a fixed price, the
obligation for which arises due to the seller required
to pass ownership, being a price the seller is happy to
part with ownership of or any claim to the item. The
purchaser, though a party to the sale, does not execute
the sale, only the seller does that. The sale completes
prior to the payment and gives rise to the obligation of
payment. If the seller completes the first two above
stages (selling ownership) of the sale prior to
settlement of the price the sale is still valid and
gives rise to an obligation to pay.
About:
Advertising Your Invention
Advertising
is a type of communication that commonly attempts to
persuade potential customers to purchase more of a
particular brands product or
service. Many advertisements are designed to
generate increased consumption of those products and
services by creating and reinforcing of brand
image and brand
loyalty. Advertising
sometimes has a persuasive message combined with factual
information. Major mediums used to deliver these
messages include television, radio, cinema, magazines,
newspapers, video games, the Internet and billboards.
Advertising is often placed by
advertising agencies on behalf of a
companies or other
organizations.
Advertising is seen on
the seats of
shopping carts, on the walls of an
airport walkway, on the sides of buses, in telephone
messages and in-store public address systems.
Advertising is often placed where audiences can easily
and frequently
access
visual,
audio and
printed information.
Some organizations spend large sums of money on advertising that
sells what is not, strictly speaking, a
product or
service include
political parties,
interest groups,
religious organizations, and
military recruiters.
So what should your
very first action be:
-Getting a
patent, perhaps?
-Going on a fact-finding mission to
manufacturers in China?
-Calling QVC?
While all these steps may be appropriate
down the line, it's critically important
that you first take action by shifting
your thought
process. I know what you're
thinking. Thinking doesn't seem very
actionable, does it? Maybe not, but over
the years, countless
inventors make
devastating mistakes based on false
beliefs and inaccurate assumptions.
For this reason debunking some common
myths associated with inventing is
important. Myths and misperceptions can
be debilitating to your progress and
costly to your pocket book. Although it
may not seem very "actionable," it's
vital to begin the
inventing process
with a realistic understanding of some
of the basics for bringing an
idea to
market.
The following are
among the most common myths:
Myth #1: The
first thing an
inventor
should do is get
a
patent.
Truth:
It's understandable why this is such a
commonly held belief. The topic of
getting a patent is so pervasive among
the inventing literature, conferences,
websites and tv commercials, it's no
wonder that many people feel they can't
move forward without getting a patent
first. Many
inventors spend 80 -100% of
their initial effort and money on
obtaining a patent because that is the
myth that's been sold and supported by
those who stand to profit from it.
Certainly a patent can be a valuable
tool later in the process, but you
should first determine the viability of
your
invention as a business before
moving forward. Remember that filing a
patent has little impact on a successful
product launch & cost $10,000 or more-so
unless getting a patent for its own sake
is your end goal, it doesn't usually
make good business sense to apply for a
patent first thing off the bat. Most
importantly- if you file a patent first,
then encounter overwhelming obstacles
later on, you may have invested in a
patent for nothing.
Myth #2: If I
tell people my idea, they'll steal it.
Truth:
The theft of a new invention idea is
actually very rare. A lot of sweat
equity goes into
developing an invention
and this is a big barrier to most
potential "thieves." That doesn't mean
ideas are never stolen. Keep in mind,
copying and competition are facts in any
business. However, once you have an
understanding of how much work goes into
taking an idea to
market, you'll
understand why most ideas are stolen
only after a product's proven
successful. It's like betting on a
horse. You're more likely to win by
betting on a horse with a winning record
than you are by backing an unproven long
shot. That being said, don't be
careless.
Myth #3: My idea is worth a million dollars!
Truth:
Earning a million dollars with an
invention is less likely than making
slightly lesser amount depending on the
depth of your invention. Study the
process, set realistic expectations,
take action, work hard and you can find
success, especially if you have more
than one marketable idea.
About:
Assistance for
Your Invention
Protomine has created a platform
designed to give
inventors assistance in the
development
process. With our 3 step process new
idea
inventors can easily bring their concepts to life
without braking the bank. We know what it is like to be
offered assistance by large corporations only to be left
unsatisfied with the results. At Protomine you guide the
process so you get a product
you're happy with.
About:
Consulting for
Your Invention
A consultant is usually an
expert or a professional in a specific field and has a
wide knowledge and thus advice of the subject matter. Thus, clients have
access to deeper levels of expertise than would be
feasible for them to retain in-house, and to purchase
only as much service from the outside consultant as
desired. A consultant
usually works for a consultancy firm or is
self-employed, and engages with multiple and changing
clients. It is generally accepted
good corporate governance to hire consulting agents.
A consultant is a
professional who provides advice in a particular
area of expertise such as
accountancy, human resources, marketing, medicine,
finance, the
environment,
technology,
law, economics,
public affairs,
communication,
engineering,
sound system design,
graphic design, or
waste management.
So Easy
Anyone Can Do It!
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