Accelerating Automation: How PRINTIV's Rapid Prototyping Saved Rupico Two Weeks of Development Time
Time Savings
2 weeks
Development time saved
Production Time
48 hours
From design to physical testing
Cost Reduction
65%
Compared to traditional methods
The Challenge
Rupico, a leading industrial automation specialist, was developing a sophisticated loading and unloading system for the automotive industry. The system needed to synchronize parts at the input to maintain precise spacing while ensuring proper unloading. A critical component for their conveyor system required extensive testing before final production, but traditional manufacturing methods would have delayed the project timeline.
Key Challenges
- •Complex part geometry that needed precise testing before full production
- •Tight project timeline with multiple dependencies on the critical component
- •Need for functional testing in real-world conditions before final manufacturing
- •Potential for costly design revisions if the component didn't perform as expected
The PRINTIV Solution
PRINTIV partnered with Rupico to implement a rapid prototyping solution that allowed them to physically test their conveyor component design before committing to expensive final production. Our approach combined engineering expertise with advanced additive manufacturing techniques.
Rapid Iteration
Our engineering team worked directly with Rupico to optimize their design for both prototyping and eventual production, ensuring functional testing while reducing development time.
Production-Grade Materials
We utilized high-performance engineering materials that mimicked the mechanical properties of the final production components, allowing for realistic testing.
The Results
2 Weeks Saved: Rupico was able to test and validate their design in just 48 hours, compared to the 2+ weeks that would have been required with traditional methods.
Design Optimization: The rapid prototyping process allowed for two design iterations before finalizing the component, resulting in improved functionality.
65% Cost Reduction: By identifying design improvements early, Rupico avoided expensive tooling changes that would have been necessary if issues were discovered later.
Project Success: The conveyor system was successfully implemented on schedule, with the tested component performing flawlessly in the production environment.
"PRINTIV's rapid prototyping capabilities were crucial to our project's success. Their ability to deliver functional test parts in just 48 hours allowed us to validate our design and move forward with confidence. Their expertise saved us significant time and resources."
— Alexis Christen, Co-Founder, Rupico
Accelerate Your Automation Projects
Rupico's experience demonstrates how rapid prototyping can significantly accelerate industrial automation projects. By leveraging PRINTIV's expertise and capabilities, manufacturers can reduce development time, minimize risks, and optimize designs before final production.
Ready to Streamline Your Automation Projects?
Join forward-thinking industrial automation companies like Rupico who are leveraging PRINTIV's rapid prototyping solutions to:
- →Reduce development time by weeks, not just days
- →Test functional components in real-world conditions
- →Optimize designs before committing to expensive tooling
- →Cut development costs by 50% or more