When 3D rendering came on the scene in the late 20th century, it revolutionized the way all sorts of professionals do their work. Chief among those professionals were designers and engineers, who quickly realized 3D rendering could help them bring their ideas to life at a lower cost than ever before. Today, 3D rendering has become an integral part of the design process. If you’re designing a new product or modifying an existing one, 3D rendering technology can allow you to take the concepts in your head and make them a reality. Here’s how 3D rendering can be used to create prototypes:
Conceptualizing Your Ideas
If you’re a designer, fabricator, or inventor, you probably have lots of ideas for new products and parts you would like to build. In the past, makers would flesh out their ideas with pen and paper, or perhaps by sculpting a 3D model using hand tools and clay. The problem with these methods is that they take a certain amount of artistic skill, as well as an investment of time and money. For those who don’t have access to these resources, 3D rendering is a tremendous blessing.
When you design using a computer, it makes things so much easier and faster. In a matter of hours, a talented designer can take a concept, create a 3D model, and make modifications to that model with a minimal financial investment. The great thing about 3D rendering is that it allows you to easily make changes and produce multiple possible configurations of your prototype without having to go back to the drawing board each time.
Creating a Real-Life Prototype
In the past decade, rapid prototyping (also called 3D printing) has gone from an expensive industrial process to an accessible technology almost anyone can afford. When you use 3D rendering in conjunction with 3D printing, creating a prototype is fast and simple! Not only can you easily create 3D models of a product, but you can also make functional parts that are strong enough to stand up to testing and demonstrations. Where a designer from yesteryear would need a full machine shop to produce working parts and prototypes, you can use 3D rendering and 3D printing to build your functional prototype in a matter of days or even hours.
3D Rendering Services
While 3D rendering technology is more accessible now than at any point in our history, it does take a certain amount of computer skill to prototype efficiently. We know you have lots of amazing ideas, but if you’re not so computer-savvy, Pixel Perfect Studios in Philadelphia can help you! Let our talented team of graphic designers and animators help you realize your vision in photorealistic 3D. Whether you want to design parts and prototypes to be 3D printed or you need a 3D product spin to show potential investors, call in the experts at Pixel Perfect Studios. Give us a call at (215) 568-8380, send an email to info@pixelperfect-studios.com or fill out the online form on our contact page to find out more about our 3D rendering services and to get a free quote on your project.