| > | | | | machined models from easily sculpted, inexpensive |
| Cool Prototyping offers a wide range of product | | | | materials (e.g., urethane foam), without |
| design services — rapid prototyping, | | | | representing the intended color, finish, or texture. |
| molding, which includes plastic injection molding, | | | | Due to the materials used, these models are |
| and manufacturing processes | | | | intended for internal decision making and are |
| This type of prototype will allow designers to | | | | generally not durable enough or suitable for use |
| explore the basic size, look and feel of a product | | | | by representative users or consumers. |
| without simulating the actual function or exact | | | | ***************************************** |
| visual appearance of the product. They can help | | | | You have permission to publish this article |
| assess ergonomic factors and provide insight into | | | | electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as |
| visual aspects of the product's final form. Form | | | | the bylines are included. |
| Study Prototypes are often hand-carved or | | | | |