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Toy Design Made Easier with Additive Manufacturing | ProtoCAM

July 12, 2016
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  • Testimonials

    • "Our first experience with ProtoCAM last month was excellent. Quoting was prompt, engineering emailed and we spoke on the phone about a potential issue with the geometry of the parts so there were no surprises, the service was fast and delivery quick, the printed parts were of excellent quality, and all of the staff I dealt with were courteous and professional. You guys knocked it out of the park!" — Chris Davenport, RPC
    • "ProtoCAM has been most helpful in responding to our needs. Their knowledge of stereolithography and CAD, and their application of these technologies has helped us reshape our ideas to reality in the shortest possible time frame." — Kenneth Raines, B. Braun Medical
    • “ProtoCAM's turnaround times are exceptional, and their prices compared to others are always better. There's a lot more value added in working with ProtoCAM.” — Matthew Bellenoit, B. Braun Medical
    • "As an emerging 3D modeling student at DeSales University, it was an incredibly valuable opportunity to learn more about the new innovations in 3D printing technology and how ProtoCAM couples its technical expertise with artistic value such as custom finishing to deliver a final product that exceeds the client's expectations." — Austin Kaplan, Desales University
    • "The Carbon [Digital Light Synthesis] 3D printing process was the perfect half step between late-stage functional prototyping and production. Aesthetics were crucial, and unless told otherwise, no one was able to identify the product was 3D-printed. [The process] accelerated business development and helped reduce risk as we approached tooling." — Michael DiCanzio, independent
    • “ProtoCAM's best attribute is their attention to detail and customer service. Their willingness and desire to keep in touch with me is impressive, and physical walkthroughs ensure quality standards are being met.” — Todd Frick, Versatek

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What Kind of Toys Can You Make with Additive Manufacturing?

Additive manufacturing is an ideal way to make custom toys and toy prototypes. Toy prototypes can be used for marketing research, packaging design, or for testing the toy with focus groups and children.

Get a feel for your toy idea

Whether you’re a major toy manufacturer or an independent designer, additive manufacturing can improve your product development.

Additive manufacturing’s extreme level of detail shows you exactly what the production part will look like before you undergo full-run manufacturing. You’ll see surface contours such as seams, screws, and fasteners. No matter how you plan to mass produce your toy, additive manufacturing is the ideal way to prototype.

Speed up your development

Additive manufacturing also helps you get your prototype fast. While typical turnaround times are a rapid 2 to 4 days, we occasionally deliver to customers as quickly as the same day.

Engineering and design assistance is one of the many services ProtoCAM provides that can get your project up and running quickly, especially if you’re starting from a sketch or idea. If you already have a digital model of your toy, we’ll review and make sure it’s optimized for the additive manufacturing process. If not, we can help connect you with experienced designers to help ensure your project goes smoothly.

With over two decades of toy manufacturing expertise, we often suggest ways to make your design stronger, less expensive, or easier to mass produce.

Choose from urethane, epoxy, silicone rubber, metal, or new advanced digital materials for your toy or prototype. If you’re not sure what’s best, we’ll help you choose the proper material. Whatever your goals for the product, we’ll help you get there.

Produce top-quality toys and prototypes

ProtoCAM has a long history of working with toy makers. Past projects include action figures, vehicles, construction toys, and puzzles. Brands that we’ve worked with include Crayola, Transformers, Pez dispensers, K’NEX, Star Wars figures and vehicles, and Hasbro.

If you have a project in mind, contact us to explore working together. Have your digital models ready to go? Request a quote here.