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Tom and Dave working on the Portigo prototype

Prototypes

First impressions

As with any development process, prototyping the design is vital to the success of the product. This is where all the parts come together and the team can finally view the entire assembly. Often the prototyping phase will uncover areas where the design may be improved through some redesign or alternative component selection. The prototypes are also used for the initial regulatory agency compliance testing and other test procedures. They also allow us to conduct user feedback sessions gathering valuable information to be incorporated into the final design.