Rapid Prototyping — From CAD to Working Part
3D printing, fiber laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication in Thessaloniki. We turn your idea into a real, testable prototype. Lead time depends on material, quantity and complexity.
Validate, iterate, and ship
Rapid prototyping closes the gap between a CAD model and a part you can hold, test and put in front of a customer. Picking the right process — print, cut, fold or weld — is half the work, and that's where our team starts every project.
We've prototyped everything from consumer electronics housings to custom brackets and architectural hardware. The output isn't a generic 3D print: it's a representative part that behaves like the production version.
Who we prototype for
Product startups
Functional MVPs for investor demos and user testing.
Industrial R&D
In-house teams needing fast iterations on jigs, fixtures and tooling.
Robotics & automation
Custom mounts, brackets and end-effectors for one-off and small-series builds.
Architecture & design
Scale models, bespoke hardware and unique structural details.
Automotive & aftermarket
Custom brackets and validation prototypes.
Consumer & lab equipment
Housings, jigs and instrument prototypes.
Our rapid-prototyping workflow
- Step 01
Send sketch or CAD
Upload anything from a napkin sketch to a full STEP assembly.
- Step 02
Process selection
We pick the process that best fits your function and tolerance needs.
- Step 03
Prototype produced
3D printed, laser-cut, bent or welded in our own workshop.
- Step 04
Iterate to production
Once validated, we scale the same files into a batch — in-house or via trusted partners.
Processes & materials
- FDM 3D printing
- PLA, ABS, PETG, PC, TPU, carbon-filled
- Fiber laser cutting
- Steel, stainless, aluminium sheet metal
- Sheet metal
- Press-brake bending, MIG / TIG welding
- CAD design
- Concept through manufacturable files
- Finishing
- Additional finishing options may be available through selected production partners
- Lead time
- Depends on material, quantity and complexity
Why teams choose TOREO for prototyping
Right process, first time
We pick the manufacturing route that fits your part — not the one we want to upsell.
DFM included
Every quote includes design-for-manufacture notes so the next revision is cheaper and faster.
Reviewed by our production team
Every inquiry is reviewed by our production team before quotation.
Production-ready
Prototypes designed with scale-up in mind, so you don't restart at production.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you produce a working prototype?
Lead time depends on material, quantity and complexity — most 3D-printed prototypes ship within a few days. Sheet-metal prototypes are evaluated individually per project.
What's the difference between rapid prototyping and 3D printing?
3D printing is one tool inside our rapid-prototyping toolkit. Depending on the part, we may also use fiber laser cutting, sheet metal bending or welding — or a combination — whichever gets you a usable, representative part fastest.
Can a prototype be used as a final production part?
Yes, when the geometry, material and tolerances allow. We design every prototype with the production version in mind, so the same CAD and process can scale into a small batch when you're ready.
Do you sign NDAs before reviewing files?
Yes — send an NDA with your enquiry and we'll countersign before opening any CAD files. We work with confidential R&D projects routinely.
Which industries do you typically prototype for?
Industrial equipment, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics and architecture / product design. If your idea exists as a sketch or CAD model, we can usually prototype it.
From idea to prototype.
Upload your CAD or sketch and we'll review your project and reply with lead time and process recommendation.