Sigma Design Co., LLC
Springfield, NJ 07081
Mar 20, 2008 With design data from CAD files, Sigma Design Co., LLC uses 3D Dimension SST printer to produce working prototype, which may include moving and removable subcomponents. Made from ABS plastic, proof-of-concept prototypes provide tool to make decisions about all challenges imposed in developing new product.

Rubber Industries, Inc.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Mar 11, 2008 Targeting design firms, OEMs, and engineers, Protofastparts.com(TM) provides custom rubber parts for accelerated time-to-market projects. Complete in-house elastomer testing facilities and formulation monitoring systems are available to assure materials meet customer quality requirements. Once appropriate material is selected and formulated, Rubber Industries, Inc. will build single cavity mold and produce 12 sample parts in 10 working days.

Interstate Specialty Products
Sutton, MA 01590
Feb 19, 2008 Performed in clean-practice, positive-pressure facility, Digital Die-Less Cutting Service permits multiple on-the-fly part modifications for rapid prototyping. It offers non-metallic parts with intricate shapes, including narrow cross sections and close hole spacing, in sizes from less than 1 in. square to 60 x 120 in. with ±0.005 in. tolerances. End-user sends/specifies materials to be cut; submits DXF, PDF, or other drawing file; and receives parts for approval within 2-3 days (typ).

RedEye RPM
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Jan 14, 2008 As part of rapid prototype service, Ready Part(TM) finishing service produces smooth finish and watertight seal on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) parts. Technology also prepares models for painting, plating, and post-finishing processes, as well as for use as master for room temperature vulcanization (RTV) molding. Parts are produced on FDM and PolyJet systems.

AdTech Ceramics Company
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Jun 19, 2007 Blending injection molding with HTCC alumina systems, capabilities include metallization with refractory metal or platinum conductors, nickel and gold plating as required, and ceramic material options. Metal components may be attached with high-temperature braze, and complex 3D shapes are possible without additional machining. Tooling turnaround promotes feasibility for prototype and small production runs of complex shapes.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Feb 22, 2007 To meet custom requirements, Quick-Net(TM) allows designers to specify package format, schematic pin-out, and electrical performance. Resistance ranges are package specific and range from 100W to 100 kW for most formats, with values up to 1 MW available in single in-line formats. Performance limits include ratio tolerances down to ±0.01%, absolute tolerances of ±0.1%, TCR tracking of ±5 ppm/°C at temperature range of 55-125°C, and max wattage of 25 mW/element.

Harman Corp.
Rochester, MI 48308 0665
Oct 27, 2006 Dip-molding service enables prototypes to be developed for caps, plugs, and handgrip applications, per customer specified materials, lengths, and thicknesses. Flexible PVC materials are offered in range of surface textures including foam, suede, and aggressive texture finishes, while other specialty materials include high and low temp resistance, static dissipative, UV stabilized, and UL 94 V compliant formulas. In addition to 8 standard colors, custom color matching is available.

Rubber Industries, Inc.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Oct 11, 2006 LIMFAST(TM) Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) service offers material formulation, mold design and manufacture, silicone bonding to metal or plastic, in-house cryogenic de-flashing capabilities, component assembly, and packaging. For extended wear life, liquid silicone rubber material resists damaging effects of light, ozone, moisture, and heat. Various liquid silicone rubber grades, including UL, oil-resistant, and high-strength, are available.

All Packaging Company
Aurora, CO 80011
Aug 18, 2006 Suited for marketing firms and consumer product companies that sell products at retail, ShelfReady(TM) prototyping process yields 3D packaging proofs indistinguishable from final product. Files are sent to 44 in. digital printer to output Hi-Res images that are then laminated to paperboard and coated with heat-treated polymer. Last step cuts and scores mockup using CAD system and Kongsberg plotter table. Process results in product that looks like it will on store shelf.

INSIGHT, Inc.
Manassas, VA 20109
Apr 20, 2006 Bundle of software and services helps build prototype strategic supply chain design model in one day. SAILS 21® v4.0 strategic supply chain planning and design software provides user interface, data preparation tools, scenario generation, evaluation capabilities, and optimization engine that ensure study team will meet follow-on deadlines. Single-day prototyping service uses summary data from firm and leverages databases included with SAILS 21 product.

Micropump, Inc., A Unit Of IDEX Corp.
Vancouver, WA 98684
Jan 27, 2006 Refined rapid response prototyping process accelerates product development cycle times, enabling design changes to meet any dispensing, transfer, circulation, or dosing application. Service employs Design for Six Sigma and other operational excellence processes. Pumping technologies include micro-cavity and external gear pumps; multiple and valveless piston pumps; as well as peristaltic, micro-annular, vane, and centrifugal pumps.

Stratasys, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55344 2020
Oct 25, 2005 Accessed through RedEyeRPM.com, RedEye RPM(TM) service builds prototypes and parts using FDM process. Online service allows automated, instant quoting and ordering of parts made of production-grade plastics. It employs secure quoting-and-ordering engine and preserves user confidentiality by analyzing design-file data without uploading it. Able to produce price quotes in ~30 sec, service requires users to log-in, browse to select their file, and choose build material.

Stratasys, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55344 2020
Aug 23, 2005 Designed for Eden333 PolyJet™ rapid prototyping systems, FullCure™ Tango line provides flexible rubber-like 3D models early in design stage. Line includes TangoBlack™, with 61 Shore A hardness, and TangoGray™, with 75 Shore A hardness. Both products provide high elongation at break and can stretch to mate with other components. Tango products are suited for prototyping of products with pliable features such as tires, gaskets, key pads, and automobile trim components.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstätten   Austria
Mar 04, 2005 Multi-Project Wafer Service combines several designs from different customers onto one wafer. Customer delivers GDSII-Data's at fixed dates and receives untested packaged samples or dies within 8–10 weeks. CMOS compatible 0.35 µm Silicon-Germanium BiCMOS technology enables designs of RF circuits with operating frequency up to 10 GHz combined with high-density digital parts on one ASIC, while 0.35 µm HV-CMOS family with 20 V CMOS process is suited for power management products.

Tecan
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Nov 04, 2004 Total RFI Screening Service delivers solutions ranging from design to prototype and volume production. Labyrinth RFI screening can fabrications are board-level solutions for single- or double-sided PCB designs that simplify RF design and PCB track layout. Also available are design guidance, site visits, prototyping, sample production, finish and thickness options, forming, assembly, and re-evaluation of established designs.

Rapid Product Development Group, Inc.
San Diego, CA 92025
Jun 04, 2004 Sheetmetal Rapid Prototyping supports prototyping of custom sheetmetal parts directly from 3D CAD files of new product designs. Laser cutting is employed to offer typical project deliveries in days. SRP supports aluminum, cold rolled steel, stainless steel, spring steel, and copper. Complete sheetmetal finishing services include powder coating, silkscreen, anodizing, and plating.

Palomar Technologies
Vista, CA 92083-8341
Mar 16, 2004 Process Development and Prototyping Service provides design, program management, parts sourcing, process development, assembly, test, and product implementation for products such as optoelectronic packages, MEMS devices, hybrids, highbright LEDs, and fiber optic packages. FAST™ Optical Align and Attach products enable automation of active optical alignment and assembly of photonic components requiring laser weld and epoxy attachment.

Simrit, A Div. Of Freudenberg-NOK
Plymouth, MI 48170
Feb 20, 2004 Simrit Xpress™ uses CNC milling machine, integrated with computer software, to custom produce seals, usually in one day. Customers can design products online, choosing from standard designs, including hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, and O-rings. In online pricing module, users can change materials, view design limits based on material, and input dimensions. Once order is created, it can be processed immediately or saved for review or purchase at later date.

Plastic & Metal Center, Inc.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Feb 13, 2004 Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine verifies actual parts dimension for fit and form hours before actual component needs to be machined. Machine produces working parts made out of ABS in various colors, including black, white, red, and yellow. It also produces machined prototypes in materials such as Teflon, Delrin, and Nylon. Service supports product design and development through production for various industries.