Building Ideas, One Prototype at a Time

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The Harshaw Research Group is vigilant to maintain its position at the forefront of prototype development by utilizing state of the art materials and equipment and updating this equipment as necessary to keep up with the ever-changing state of high technology.

Process
Rapid Prototyping is used to demonstrate a product in an economical and timely fashion by creating an attractive model out of acrylic resin.

Manual Casting Techniques have allowed The Harshaw Research Group to simulate plastic products on a small-scale basis of up to 20 parts per mold. A variety of materials are available including Rigid & Semi rigid polymers as well as elastomeric material options. Surface texturing is also available with manual casting. Rapid Tooling and Pilot Production runs are also available when needed and desired. The technology to provide such productions may require wooden tooling, aluminum tooling, and, in some cases, epoxy tooling for small production runs. A rapid tool typically provides a life span capable of producing 5,000 to 10,000 parts. This process is perfect for an initial market introduction and can be achieved for a very reasonable investment. Metal Fabrication is available from The Harshaw Research Group including a variety of processes and material options for creating the highest quality prototypes. Options for use with fabricated parts include, but are not limited to, powder coating, dip coating, and chrome metallization. Electronic and Software Development along with programming and custom circuitry are within the capabilities of The Harshaw Research Group. In fact, these services become essential in some cases to produce a fully functional prototype suitable for demonstration to potential licensing targets.

Materials
The Harshaw Research Group utilizes the best rapid prototyping materials available, as well as proprietary formulations necessary to provide industry-distinctive work product.The plastics used in our prototypes are available in almost every color, including Glow-in-the-Dark materials and fluorescent polymers.

Metal, plastic, fabric, and foam materials are just a few of the many material choices within the experience and expertise of The Harshaw Research Group.