Product Development
Rapid prototyping using 3D printed plastic, PCBA integration, and assembled prototype products — metal 3D printing available through our specialist partners.
Overview
Keiteq Direct's prototyping service focuses on producing functional assembled prototypes that combine 3D printed plastic parts, metal components, and PCBA sub-assemblies into a complete working product. Plastic 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS) is handled in-house, while metal 3D printing is outsourced to specialist partners. We support DFM consultation to optimise your design before committing to production tooling.
Capabilities
- FDM, SLA, and SLS plastic 3D printing
- Metal 3D printing via specialist partners (SLM, DMLS)
- PCBA integration into prototype assemblies
- Assembled prototype products combining plastic, metal, and electronics
- Soft (aluminium) tooling for low-volume injection molded prototypes
- DFM consultation for injection molding, die casting, and stamping
- CNC-machined prototypes in metal and plastic
- CAD modelling: SolidWorks, CATIA, NX
How we work
Our Process
Concept & DFM
We review your concept or existing design, identify DFM risks, and propose design changes to optimise for production.
Rapid Prototype
3D printed or CNC-machined prototypes are produced in 3–7 days for form, fit, and function validation.
Soft Tooling
For injection molded parts, aluminium soft tools produce production-intent samples for final validation.
Production Handoff
Approved designs and tooling data are handed to our production team for seamless transition to volume manufacturing.
Why choose us
Key Benefits
Assembled Prototypes
We produce complete assembled prototypes — not just individual parts. Plastic, metal, and PCBA components are integrated into a working product for validation.
Plastic 3D Printing In-House
FDM, SLA, and SLS plastic prototypes are produced in-house for fast turnaround — typically 3 to 5 days from file to part.
Metal 3D Printing via Partners
Metal 3D printing (SLM, DMLS) is handled through our trusted specialist partners, giving you access to high-quality metal prototypes without the overhead.
PCBA Integration
Electronic sub-assemblies from our EMS partners are integrated into prototype builds, allowing full functional validation of the complete product.
DFM-First Approach
We review every design for manufacturability before prototyping, catching costly issues before they reach production tooling.
Seamless Handoff to Production
Because we also manufacture, the transition from prototype to production is managed by the same team with no knowledge loss.
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Start Your Product Development Journey
Share your concept or existing design and we will outline a development and prototyping plan.