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Physical Model Build

From sketching your ideas to detailed 3D visualization, we support you in refining and optimizing your concept.

Your partner for strategic planning and
successful concept development

Physical model buildfor optimal product development

RLE Mobility offers comprehensive expertise in the development of physical models that are specifically tailored to the requirements of the early product development phases in the mobility industry. Our solutions range from functional prototypes and test devices to high-quality show cars. These physical models make it possible not only to visualize concepts virtually, but also to experience and test them haptically. They play a decisive role in the validation and optimization of product-service systems before they are ready for series production. 

Ein Designer arbeitet an zwei Bildschirmen an der digitalen Modellierung eines Autos, um die Grundlage für die spätere physische Modellherstellung zu schaffen. Der Prozess verbindet digitale Entwürfe mit physischem Modellbau für die Fahrzeugentwicklung. Englisch: A designer works on two screens, digitally modeling a car to lay the foundation for later physical model build. The process combines digital design with physical model production in vehicle development.

By using precisely manufactured models, we support engineers and developers in identifying technical challenges at an early stage and implementing adjustments efficiently. Our services are designed to accelerate the development process and optimize the market launch of your product. Benefit from our many years of experience and technical expertise to make your product ideas realistic and tangible.

FAQs about physical model builds

How do we support customers in the early stages of product planning and conceptualization?

What materials and technologies do we use for the prototyping services?

How can our services help to improve the performance and safety of our products?

Do we also offer tests under real conditions for the developed prototypes?

Our portfolio for the creation of physical models

Eine Hand hält ein holografisches Modell eines Autos, das den physischer Modellbau im Rahmen der Fahrzeugentwicklung symbolisiert. A hand holds a holographic model of a car, symbolizing physical model building in vehicle development.

Scale models and mock-ups

We offer innovative solutions for the early stages of product planning and conceptualization. Our team of virtual model build experts transforms your ideas into high-quality virtual models. From the initial sketch to detailed 3D visualization, we help you refine and optimize your concept. In addition to virtual models, we specialize in physical model building, offering high-quality scale models and mock-ups to visualize and refine your product-service system. With our help, you can experience and optimize your product already in the development phase to ensure a successful market launch.

Functional prototypes

Our Virtual Model Build team offers innovative solutions to turn your ideas into reality. We help you design and optimize your product-service system from the very beginning. By creating high-quality virtual models, you can visualize your concept and make important design decisions. We also offer high-quality physical models for functional prototype development. With our Functional Prototypes, including UX Simulations, 3D Printed Prototypes, Chassis Prototypes, Breadboard Prototypes and Alpha Prototypes, you can test and optimize the performance of your product-service system. Whether you need a realistic prototype for user experience testing or a working model for technical testing, our team is ready to provide you with expertise and commitment.

Ein Ingenieur arbeitet an einem detaillierten physischen Modell eines Autos, um die mechanischen Komponenten und Strukturen zu testen. Der physische Modellbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Fahrzeugentwicklung, um Konzepte in greifbare Prototypen zu überführen. An engineer works on a detailed physical model of a car to test mechanical components and structures. Physical model build is crucial in vehicle development, translating concepts into tangible prototypes.
Ein Ingenieur mit einer VR-Brille betrachtet das digitale Modell eines Autos in einer hochmodernen Werkstatt. Der Prozess des physischen Modellbaus wird durch virtuelle Simulationen unterstützt, um das Design vor der Erstellung eines realen Prototyps zu optimieren. An engineer wearing a VR headset observes the digital model of a car in a high-tech workshop. The physical model build process is supported by virtual simulations to optimize the design before creating a real-life prototype.

Proof-of-concept models

Our Physical Model Build team offers customized services to turn your concepts into high-quality physical models through expert physical model making. With our proof-of-concept models, we focus on validating the feasibility and functionality of your ideas. With UX simulations, you experience interactive models that help you improve the user experience and make design decisions, test the performance of your system, and identify potential risks. We also offer mule builds to create initial prototypes and validate key features. With our support, you can optimize your product-service system in the early stages and ensure that it meets your requirements and the needs of your target group.

Test equipment and devices

Our Physical Model Build team offers you a wide range of services to bring your ideas to life and optimize them. We place great emphasis on testing the performance and safety of your products. With our various test fixtures and test facilities, we can test your products under different conditions to ensure they meet requirements. From component testing to durability testing under real-world conditions, we can help you ensure the quality of your product service system.
 
Ingenieur analysiert ein großes, detailliertes 3D-Modell eines technischen Bauteils auf einem Bildschirm, das den physischer Modellbau in der Entwicklungsphase symbolisiert. Engineer analyzes a large, detailed 3D model of a technical component on a screen, symbolizing physical model building in the development phase.
Ein Computermonitor zeigt ein 3D-Rendering eines Fahrzeugprototyps, bei dem insbesondere das Rad hervorgehoben wird. Die Software visualisiert verschiedene Materialien und Funktionen im Rahmen der Produktprüfung und der Simulation von Prototyp-Materialien. Das Bild illustriert den Einsatz digitaler Tools zur Analyse und Bewertung von Fahrzeugprototypen und ihren Komponenten. A computer monitor displays a 3D rendering of a vehicle prototype, with a focus on the wheel. The software visualizes different materials and features as part of product testing and prototype materials simulations. The image illustrates the use of digital tools to analyze and evaluate vehicle prototypes and their components.

Prototype materials and simulations

Our prototyping team offers a variety of services to realize and optimize your concepts in your specified materials. We process a variety of prototyping materials such as plastics, metals, composites and foams to create realistic prototypes. Our approach is performance-oriented: We specifically design materials to meet the high performance requirements of your product. So you can be sure that your prototypes not only realistically represent the design, but also accurately simulate the functionality.
 

CONTACT

Phone: +49 2204 9725-0

E-Mail: mobility@rle.de

Brodhausen 1, 51491 Overath, Germany

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