From idea to
physical prototype.
Arcanexus helps transform early-stage ideas into practical designs and physical prototypes through engineering design, additive manufacturing and lab-scale fabrication.
From idea to physical prototype.
Arcanexus helps innovators, startups, researchers and engineering teams transform early-stage concepts into tangible prototypes. Our current capabilities focus on prototype design, lab-scale manufacturing, additive manufacturing and laser-based fabrication.
Prototyping & Design
Turn ideas, sketches and technical requirements into designs ready for physical prototyping. Arcanexus supports early-stage product development through concept development, mechanical design and 3D CAD modelling, with an emphasis on creating practical designs that can be manufactured and iterated efficiently.
Lab-Scale Prototype Manufacturing
Build and evaluate early physical versions of a product before progressing toward larger-scale manufacturing. Arcanexus produces proof-of-concept and functional prototypes at lab scale, allowing customers to evaluate form, fit, assembly, usability and basic functionality while the design is still being refined.
FDM 3D Printing
Fast and cost-effective additive manufacturing for prototypes, functional components, fixtures, enclosures and experimental parts.
Resin 3D Printing
High-detail resin printing for prototypes requiring finer features, smoother surfaces and greater visual detail.
Laser Marking & Engraving
Laser marking and engraving for prototype panels, part identification, labels and custom components. Laser work is carried out through partner laser facilities.
* Material compatibility may vary. Contact Arcanexus to confirm your specific material.
APPLICATIONSHave an idea you want to prototype?
Tell us what you're building. Arcanexus can help you evaluate the concept, develop the design and turn it into a physical prototype.
A five-stage route from concept to tested prototype.
Every prototype engagement follows a disciplined sequence — understanding requirements, engineering the geometry, manufacturing the physical prototype, and evaluating fit and function.
Requirements & Concept
We clarify the core functional constraints, target dimensions, operating environment, and milestone timelines before starting 3D modelling.
3D CAD & Engineering
Detailed parametric 3D CAD modeling focused on design for prototyping, geometry refinement, and assembly fit.
Prototype Manufacturing
Fabrication using FDM 3D printing and high-detail resin printing, with laser marking through partner facilities, chosen to suit your part's requirements.
Assembly & Post-Processing
Manual bench assembly, hardware integration, surface clean-up, and custom identification marking for a complete testable prototype.
Evaluation & Iteration
Hands-on evaluation of form, fit, and basic usability against the initial brief to inform confident go/no-go decisions on the next revision.
Focused prototyping and fabrication.
Lab-Scale Prototyping
A prototyping setup for rapid design iteration, FDM and resin 3D printing, and bench assembly, with laser marking through partner facilities.
Transparent terms tailored for prototype development.
Project-Based Pricing
Fixed-scope quotes for design and prototype phases agreed before work begins. Transparent pricing with no surprises.
Milestone Deliverables
Staged progress where you review and approve deliverables at each prototype phase before proceeding.
Material & Machine Transparency
Straightforward material and fabrication pricing with clear turnaround expectations on every prototype build.
Clear IP Ownership
The CAD files, design assets and physical prototypes we make for your project belong to you once paid in full. Arcanexus keeps its own pre-existing tools, methods and know-how. See our Terms.
Tell us what you need to build.
Send a brief, a specification or a rough idea. We will respond with an initial view on feasibility, the likely approach and what a first prototype phase would involve.
USEFUL IN A FIRST MESSAGE
- The decision the prototype should inform
- Known constraints: size, power, cost, timeline
- Any existing sketches, 2D/3D drawings or reference images