This technical guide clarifies the often-blurred line between rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. While prototyping validates design feasibility ("Can we make it?"), low-volume manufacturing is the critical bridge that validates manufacturability ("Can we make it consistently?"). By analyzing tolerance stack-ups, material realities, and assembly bottlenecks through real-world case studies, the article demonstrates how transitioning to small-batch production (50–1,000 units) prevents catastrophic failures in mass production and accelerates time-to-market. Read More