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Prototyping:

DTR can help you with all of your prototyping needs no matter where you are in the process, from initial concept to final prototype manufacturing and even with the modifications that would be required for mass manufacturing. Whether you need help with just one step in getting through the prototype stage or you need something created from just a mere idea, we can help you with all of your prototyping needs. This is a rather new expansion of capabilities for DTR and as such we may be slightly limited currently. Prototyping is an area in which we are looking to be expanding going forward, both in skills and abilities.

CAD Models / Drawings:

Sometimes the best ideas start off as doodles on a napkin, from there an inventor is often left to figure out the next steps out on their own. The first step of any prototype is to get the idea to a state where it is easy to explain the function and specifications of the product, this often requires dimensional and functional drawings. Here at DTR we can take almost any initial concept doodle and turn it into a computer model or drawing. For more information please see the CAD/CAM section of our service offerings.

Electronics:

Electronic prototypes are created using different procedures than physical products, the first step is usually a logic diagram followed up by a circuit diagram. While similar to the design of physical prototypes, the difference is in the next step where circuits are implemented and tested on breadboards. The breadboards allow for the circuit to be tested and easily changed to ensure proper working conditions and parameters given the specified inputs. Once the design of the circuit is finalized then the circuit can then be drawn on the computer and prepared for one-off manufacturing before incorporating it into the final prototype.

Manufacturing capabilities:

Here at DTR we are always looking to expand our manufacturing capabilities and while they may be somewhat limited at the moment, they are near the top of the priority list in order to further expand our capabilities and skills. At the moment we are able to mill 3D (not just 2.5D) shapes out of materials that are softer than aluminum on a 3 axis router, this also gives us the ability to mill PCB's in order to create prototype circuits. When it comes to hand made electronics we are also able to create circuits using toner transfer and etching if the mill is not capable of the intricacies needed in a given circuit. In the future we are looking to add the following capabilities to our tools:

• 3D printer (FDM, SLA and eventually SLS)
• Welders (both TIG and MIG)
• CNC machining (more than 3 axis, larger work volume and with the capability for harder materials)