01 / PROTOTYPING
Fit, Form & Function
Turn a CAD model into a physical component for fitment checks, functional testing, assembly validation and design development.
RAPID PROTOTYPING & LOW-VOLUME MANUFACTURING
Rapid Prototyping & Low-Volume Production
Turn CAD models into physical parts quickly for fit, form and functional testing, then move into small production runs without the tooling costs associated with traditional manufacturing.
Vertex 3D provides rapid prototyping and low-volume additive manufacturing for functional parts, product development, design validation and small production runs.
Rapid prototyping allows a CAD model to be turned into a physical component quickly so fit, form, function and design changes can be evaluated before committing to larger-scale manufacturing. Once a design is finalised, the same additive manufacturing process can also be used for low-volume production without the tooling costs associated with traditional manufacturing methods.
Typical projects include functional prototypes, automotive and motorsport components, brackets, mounts, housings, ducts, fixtures, replacement parts and small batches of end-use components. Based in Melbourne, Vertex 3D supports customers across Australia and internationally.
FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Test the design before committing to larger-scale manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing makes it possible to manufacture physical parts quickly, validate the design and make changes before moving into repeat production.
02 / ITERATION
Refine the Design
Identify issues early and revise geometry, clearances, mounting features or other details before committing to the final design.
03 / PRODUCTION
Small Production Runs
Once the design is proven, additive manufacturing can be used for repeat parts and low-volume production without dedicated tooling.
APPLICATIONS
Ideal for projects where flexibility matters.
Rapid prototyping and low-volume production are particularly useful when quantities are too small to justify conventional tooling or a design may continue to evolve.
Functional Prototypes
Parts intended for real-world testing rather than appearance-only prototypes.
Automotive & Motorsport
Ducts, mounts, brackets, housings and other custom components for development and end use.
Replacement Parts
Small quantities of replacement or specialist components where conventional manufacturing is impractical.
Low-Volume Production
Repeat production of proven designs without the upfront cost and lead time of dedicated tooling.
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