Rapid Prototyping
Based in San Francisco, California, Poorground serves the Bay Area with rapid prototyping that moves fast from concept to functional prototype. We iterate through design-build cycles, testing ideas in physical materials before committing to production.
What We Do
Rapid prototyping bridges the gap between digital design and physical reality. We take concepts from sketch or CAD and build working prototypes in days, not weeks. Our shop is set up for fast material changeover — plywood one day, sheet metal the next.
Our Approach
Every prototype starts with understanding what you're testing. We design for the question you're trying to answer, not for production. This means faster cycles, cheaper iterations, and honest feedback from real materials.
Capabilities
- CNC routing (plywood, MDF, foam)
- Sheet metal forming and welding
- 3D printing (FDM, resin)
- Parametric design and generative modeling
- Mixed-material assemblies
- Functional mechanism prototyping
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Have a project that needs rapid prototyping? Let's talk about scope, materials, and timeline.
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