Prototyping Before Manufacture – A Critical Step in the Process

Where your vision becomes reality through innovation and precision.

Our Design Process

At B & C Plastics, our industrial design team specialises in turning ideas into functional, manufacturable products. We don’t just focus on aesthetics—we ensure that every design is practical, ergonomic, and aligned with your brand identity, market expectations, and end-user needs.

A key part of our approach is Design for Manufacturing (DFM). By considering production requirements from the earliest design stages, we optimise every aspect of the part—geometry, material selection, and tooling—to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and seamless injection moulding.

Why Prototyping is Essential

Before committing to full-scale manufacturing, prototyping is a crucial step. Once initial drawings are completed, we can quickly produce a prototype in-house using our advanced 3D printers. This allows our clients to see, touch, and test their product before investing in a steel mould. If any modifications are needed, this is the ideal stage to make adjustments, ensuring the final design is flawless.

Rapid Prototyping in Action

Our Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer can create high-precision prototypes in record time. In the video below, you’ll see it printing a cap for a container in just one hour—a process that has been sped up for viewing, but still demonstrates the speed and efficiency of our prototyping capabilities.

Once the final mould is created, the injection moulding process takes efficiency to the next level—producing four lids in just 35 seconds.

Thinking of Creating a Product?

We’re here to help. Call us on 07 3208 0555 to speak with one of our experts about bringing your idea to life.