Prototype Builds
With our development and volume production know-how, REHAU prototypes range from one-off designs through to small-scale production.
Prototypes 
Reasons for Using Prototypes:
- Monitor and ensure fail-safe development
- Avoid errors from the start
- Find out quickly about handling and durability
- Reduce costs by optimising the product early on
- Accelerate the product launch
Building on existing 3D data records or drawings:
- Collaboration with the customer and OEM
- Consulting during prototype building
- Creating samples to mimic production intent including materials
Services and Support Options of Prototype Construction:
- Coverage of the entire prototype range and selected supplier pool
- Handling the entire prototype procurement process
- Operating in line with the OEM's prototype supplier manual
- Logistics handling, from disposition to delivery
- QA certificates for prototype parts as agreed
- Customer-specific labelling and documentation of all prototype parts
- Validation options during development by the REHAU in-house product testing department
- Simulation options during development (secondary for prototype parts)
- On-site presence available on short notice via the sales office network
- Know-how in part design based on volume production experience
- Consultation on selecting process
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© REHAU Polymer (Pty) Ltd, 2011
© REHAU Polymer (Pty) Ltd, 2011