Finding Rapid Prototyping Services

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Posting Your Prototype Description Online - One of the best ways to find a manufacturing company to do your prototyping work for you is to post your rapid prototype work on Contract Auction.  Contract Auction is a free manufacturing work bidding platform.  Since the service is free for all parties involved, the site is growing quickly and you can be assured that you will receive multiple bids on your work.

www.ContractAuction.com also has a great article relating to Creating a Prototype.  They have some great resources on their forum and website to help you get started and know what to look for in a manufacturer.

Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing Companies – If you are looking for a way to find a manufacturer to create your custom prototype for you, there are a few places to start.  One way is to contact local manufacturers or machine shops and describe your needs to them in order to start obtaining quotes. 

You can search online through manufacturer directories or lists also and email manufacturing companies individually to see if they offer prototyping services for your product or invention.