Visibility is extremely important when you are creating a product. The physical part is needed to get design verification and correctional feedback on your components. The rapid prototyping feedback allows decisions to be made in a more timely manner than earlier generations of design verification technology. The information that is gained by this technology can be used very effectively to gain a clarified understanding of the product's requirements. This method is an advantage over just statistical analysis to help to visualize the different aspects of the form or product that is being manufactured. This is where rapid prototyping comes into play. This type of technology is so effective because it:
Increases communication
Decreases development time
Minimizes design changes
Extends the lifetime of a product by making early design improvements
Decreases production time
Decreases delivery time
Design issues can be corrected and implemented for less cost when compared to traditional product development techniques. This type of engineering provides the method to perform better and get results that are truly a cost and time saving advantage. The results are a better product in less time and satisfied customers who receive truly functional components.