Prototyping at IDC: Bringing Designs to Life, Faster

At IDC, ideas can move quickly and seamlessly from concept to reality. Our in-house facilities for product design and prototyping allow us to create, test, and refine designs under one roof, helping clients see their ideas come to life faster and with greater confidence.

With a full team of designers, engineers, and modelmakers working side by side, we can explore new directions, test usability and function, and validate performance without delay. It’s this integrated approach that turns early ideas into high-quality, production-ready prototypes. Let’s explore how we do it, and the impact it can have for our clients:

Why Prototyping Matters in Product Design

Prototyping bridges the gap between concept and production. It allows design teams and clients to test assumptions, evaluate user experience, and confirm engineering feasibility before moving to manufacture.

At IDC, product design and prototyping are closely linked. By designing and making in the same environment, our teams can iterate rapidly, troubleshoot early, and make informed design decisions that improve speed to market and reduce project risk.

In-House Product Design and Prototyping Capabilities That Make a Difference

Our in-house prototyping and manufacturing facilities are equipped for a wide range of materials, scales, and product types. Having this capability on-site means faster turnaround, direct collaboration between disciplines, and complete control over quality.

Workshop Equipment and Tools

Our facilities include:

• CNC machining for precision parts and prototype tooling

• Milling machines, lathes, and pillar drills for detailed mechanical fabrication

• Band saws, table saws, and disc sanders for form and structure work

• Large flatbed CNC router for cutting and machining larger components

• Vacuum former and flypress for shaping and forming operations

• Spray facility for high-quality surface finishing

Our additive manufacturing capabilities include both FDM 3D printing for durable functional prototypes and high-resolution SLA 3D printing for intricate detailing. By combining these with CNC machining, IDC can also produce rapid injection mould tools, enabling small-batch testing and evaluation in final materials.

From Early Models to Full Functional Testing

Prototyping at IDC supports every stage of the product journey, from initial form exploration to fully functional evaluation. Whether the goal is an ergonomic study, a visual model, or a test assembly, we use the right methods to provide clear feedback and validation.

Our second dedicated facility nearby supports larger assemblies, test rigs, and full product builds, giving us space to simulate real-world use and conduct performance testing before final manufacture.

Integrated Electronics and Prototyping

With modern advancements, products will often combine mechanical design with embedded electronics. Our on-site electronics laboratories enable engineers to prototype and test circuits, boards, and systems alongside physical builds.

This integrated workflow ensures that every prototype, from a medical device to an industrial control system, is developed and tested holistically, maintaining alignment between electronic function and mechanical form.

Quality, Craftsmanship, and Control

Every prototype created at IDC is built by experienced modelmakers using the same attention to detail expected in production. From cleanly machined housings to finely finished presentation models, the result is always precise, consistent, and visually accurate.

Advantages of In-House Product Design and Prototyping from IDC

IDC’s combined design and prototyping capability offers clear benefits:

• Faster iteration: Immediate access to fabrication means rapid design updates.

• Lower risk: Early validation highlights issues before tooling or production.

• Improved collaboration: Designers and engineers work together on real parts, not just CAD.

• Proven quality: Every prototype reflects the precision of production standards.

Turn Ideas into Market-Ready Products

For elite, market-ready products, prototyping has to be at the heart of the design process. Our in-house facilities combine craftsmanship, advanced technology, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life with speed and precision.

Explore how our product design and prototyping services can accelerate your next project and give you complete confidence in the results. Get in touch with us today to start your product journey.