SMART Prototyping

Just an idea and a goal. We can work with CAD files, physical samples, sketches — whatever you have. Once we understand what you're trying to achieve, we’ll guide you through the rest. No complex onboarding or setup required.

Typically 5 days once the bottle design has been received along with the physical preforms. SMART prototyping implements a parallel workflow where simulation, 3D printing and bottle production all come together to reduce the prototyping time while increasing the production confidence

BMT will complete the bottle quality and performance validation internally with every project. This will be at the customers request and uses BMT's suite of equipment and instrumentation to evaluate the bottles produced. Customers will receive a quantity of formed bottles that are suitable for consumer testing along with their own performance testing should they desire.

Along with physical bottles, the customer will receive an information pack that provides insight into the blowing capabilities of the preform-to-bottle pair i.e. temperature window, blowing parameters, forming limitations.  This recipe can be then used for scale-up to pilot trials or even to production. In addition, they will receive a preformance validation report as per their request to ensure that the bottles formed are in spec.

This SMART prototyping is currently only available for the injection stretch blow moulding process. We cover all grades of PET and also have insights into other non-PET materials (Tritan, bio-based, polyolfins)

Pricing depends on scope, but our clients typically save money through 3D printed moulds and reduced time to market. We’re happy to provide a quick quote based on your goals.

The purpose of SMART prototyping is to not only produce consumer-ready bottles quickly, but also provide unrivalled knowledge into the formation process itself through valuable data. This reveals the critical information required that can inform full-scale production how they can succeed faster and more reliably.

Yes—SMART Prototyping delivers measurable value across time, cost, and risk reduction. Numerous benefits delivered  with the process include increased speed to market, fewer design iterations (reduced costs), informed decision making, increased agility and an increase in competitive advantage

SMART prototyping implements a parallel workflow that employs specialised BMT teams to reduce the prototyping time significantly. This approach reveals early insights that reduces the number of iterations required and eliminates costly mould tooling. The substantial reduction in prototyping time, along with smarter decision making allows for design iterations to be tested faster and with more confidence.