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Prototyping and fabrication are essential processes for developing and testing products, allowing for design refinement before mass production. Prototyping can be low-fidelity or high-fidelity, and can take physical or digital forms, while fabrication methods can be traditional or modern, with the latter utilizing advanced technologies for efficiency. These practices ultimately lead to improved product quality, reduced costs, and faster market delivery.

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Prototyping and fabrication are essential processes for developing and testing products, allowing for design refinement before mass production. Prototyping can be low-fidelity or high-fidelity, and can take physical or digital forms, while fabrication methods can be traditional or modern, with the latter utilizing advanced technologies for efficiency. These practices ultimately lead to improved product quality, reduced costs, and faster market delivery.

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PROTOTYPING

AND
Science
FABRICATION
Research

Jamine Niña Chloe G. Alcurin


WHAT IS PROTOTYPING AND FABRICATION?

Fabrication is the process of building or


manufacturing a product or its components,
whereas prototyping is the process of
developing an early, frequently simplified
model or sample of a process or product to
test and improve its design.
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample, model, or
release of a product built to test a concept or
process.
Prototyping and fabrication are crucial for
transforming ideas into tangible products,
allowing for testing, refinement, and
validation of designs before mass production,
ultimately leading to improved quality,
reduced costs, and faster time-to-market.
Types of Prototyping
1. Low-fidelity vs. high-
fidelity prototypes

2. Physical vs. Digital


Prototyping
A low-fidelity prototype is an early-stage,
simplified version of a product or interface
that emphasizes usability and user flow over
aesthetics. It is frequently made fast and with
little detail to allow for early testing and
iteration.
High-fidelity prototyping comprises forming
detailed, interactive representations of a
product that bears greater resemblance with the
final design, used for usability testing,
refining user experience, and presenting to
stakeholders. It provides a more realistic
experience.
A physical prototype is a tangible
representation of a design or product. Tests
and evaluations can be conducted physically
with actual prototypes.
Digital prototypes are computer-generated
models that are virtual. Digital prototypes are
easily modified and shared digitally.
Examples
Physical Prototype Digital Prototype
Fabrication Methods
1. Traditional

2. Modern
Traditional fabrication describes
traditional manufacturing methods that
shape and assemble materials into final
products using mechanical equipment,
manual labor, and subtractive techniques.
For years, these techniques have been
employed in sectors such as metalworking,
automotive, and construction.
Modern fabrication refers to advanced
manufacturing processes that utilize
cutting-edge technologies to create high-
precision and efficient products. Unlike
traditional fabrication, which relies heavily
on conventional machinery, modern
fabrication integrates automation, digital
design, and smart materials to improve
speed, accuracy, and sustainability.
Examples
Traditional Prototype Modern Prototype
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