Author: Amir Sohail

Rapid prototyping is the process of turning a digital design into a physical part, enabling engineers to test out concepts of a product before moving on to full-scale production. But a prototype that appears to be correct can still have problems in actual operation. Functional testing fills this gap as it looks at the way components fit, function, and resist expected loads. If it is used early in the development process, it can reveal flaws in the design, provide insight into design modifications that can be implemented at the production stage, and reduce the need for making costly modifications at…