Test your prototypes and showcase your creations

Creating new objects is an expensive process. A lot of time and effort must be spent between the concept of the product and its release. Generally, a large part of the design budgets are absorbed by the prototyping phase.

However, there is a solution for creating prototypes: virtual prototyping using a 3D product modeling service. Thanks to their representation on a computer, we are now able to faithfully reproduce the objects you create, give them life and insert them into a suitable environment. This means you can test your customers’ reactions, take orders and produce according to demand – all without ever having to make a single prototype.

And, according to a study by Aberdeen Group, using virtual prototyping can reduce costs and shorten lead times. For example, manufacturers of complex products using virtual prototyping can reduce their launch date by 158 days. Manufacturers of simple products can expect to launch their new product 21 days earlier and save $20,000.

Create catalogs and produce to order with the 3D modeling service

Among our customers, a jeweler wanted to create his catalog using our 3D product modeling service. From his sketches, we were able to model the jewels and highlight them in a lifestyle rendering.

The result for the jeweler: zero stock and zero unsold items – all the jewelry being created to order. This technique has allowed him to position himself on the market. By properly referencing his website and creating partnerships, he has succeeded in establishing a lasting reputation.

Moreover, the jeweler has drastically reduced his costs thanks to the 3D product modeling service. As his business model is based on custom-made and on-demand creations, he didn’t need to have a storefront, which allowed him to limit his expenses. And because he didn’t have to write off his unsold stock or invest in inventory, he was able to offer extremely competitive prices and capture the spotlight in the market.

Case study: 3D modeling for a furniture designer

A designer of customized furniture contacted us after having fully realized the advantages of our 3D modeling service in his creation process.

As part of the development of his catalog and prototypes, he asked us to bring his sketches to life. Starting from a CAD file, we modelled and rendered the furniture in order to see his prototype in a real way without having to physically produce it.

In this way, he was able to request material and color modifications in order to choose which variations could be offered in his catalog. The return on investment of our 3D product modeling service was really beneficial to him since he could test different combinations of colors and materials:

• Choice between different colors (grey lacquered or black)
• Choice of materials for the legs and the crimping (silver, copper or brass)
• Significant time saving by avoiding the actual manufacturing of the prototype

Afterwards, we were able to create zooms to highlight certain details of the table:

Finally, our client asked us to put the table in an environment highlighting the furniture. The final customer can then imagine this table in his living room and ask for color variations. The benefit for the manufacturer: he does not need to build up a large stock or a giant showroom while he can assess the audience’s reactions thanks to the cgi rendering.

Cgi object modeling: a necessity for creating 3D visuals

3D product modeling service is also a necessary step to create photorealistic visuals. Indeed, when we create furniture cgi renderings, we always go through this step of modeling the furniture.

This phase is essential to ensure the realism of the image. But it also allows us to create variations of angles or materials – something impossible when creating images from photomontage