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How Hardware Startups Use Rapid Tooling for Bridge Production
Episode 105 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into rapid tooling — the unsung manufacturing bridge between prototype and mass production. Lucas and Luna explore why companies like Formlabs and Protolabs are seeing a surge in demand for aluminum and 3D-printed injection molds. They break down the cost and lead-time tradeoffs: a traditional production mold for a plastic part can cost $50,000 and take 12 weeks, while a rapid aluminum mold runs $5,000 and ships in 2 weeks. The catch? Rapid tooling only lasts for 1,000 to 10,000 shots versus hundreds of thousands for hardened steel. The…
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