Prototype To Manufacturing Services

Are you wondering how to move your idea from a prototype to a manufactured product? At Idea Reality we have over a decade of experience helping inventors get their products to market.

Supporting you all the way

Project review & proposal

Submit your project info and get honest feedback from our award-winning design team. If we can help and add value, we create a detailed, tailored project proposal for you outlining costs and options

Design & prototype

Embark on an exciting product development journey with us. Taking your ideas from innovative conceptual designs through to engineered 3D CAD models and working elecro-mechanical prototypes!

Manufacture, launch & market

Turn your product idea into commercial reality! We support you with the patent process, setting up your manufacturing partnerships and even creating websites, video content and brand identity.

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Prototyping VS Manufacturing

The way in which your product is prototyped typically differ to manufacturing processes, for example, the 3D printing process is very different to injection moulding at scale. This means your design will need to be adjusted according to each stage of the process. Our award-winning team will have Design for Manufacturing in mind from the start of the design process and will ensure any 3D files are adapted for prototyping along the way, to suit your project’s needs and stage of development.

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Manufacturing is an essential part of the Product Design Process. To keep mass production costs low, we must carefully consider the end production process, manufacturing requirements and best design practices at the earliest possible stage to ensure your product can be produced efficiently. Moreover, as we progress the design from a prototype to production, tweaks must be made to ensure parts are suitably redesigned for mass manufacturing.

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Hear it from our customers

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Edd Wright
22 September 2026
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We worked with Idea Reality on the product design for an access control project, and it was a pleasure working with James and Luke throughout. They provided excellent insight and guidance during the product design process, with a strong understanding of how to take a concept and turn it into a practical, production-ready product. They worked closely with the manufacturers to ensure the plastic design could be produced efficiently and reliably, with great attention to detail throughout. They also worked closely with the product manufacturers and final assembly house to help make the production and assembly process as quick and efficient as possible. Their understanding of the wider manufacturing process was a real benefit to the project. Even when last-minute additions or changes were suggested, James and Luke were always happy to help and went the extra mile to accommodate them without losing sight of the overall project requirements. It was a pleasure working with Idea Reality, and I would highly recommend James, Luke and the team to anyone looking for experienced product design.
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Peter Wrigley
18 September 2026
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Terrific service from James and the team!
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Faber Laser Co
16 September 2024
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We’ve had a great experience working with Idea Reality. Their team, including Luke, Sam, and Liliana, is highly skilled and efficient. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and trust make working with them a breeze. We highly recommend their services.
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Dara S
20 August 2024
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Sam and Luke were very communicative, professional and efficient. We were working under very tight timelines and they delivered without issue!
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Kristen Lewis
19 March 2024
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This company went above and beyond! They were able to take an idea and make it a reality! Luke and his team were wonderful to work with and were readily available. They made the process as smooth as possible and provided excellent guidance! Highly recommend!
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Tony Rossiter
8 March 2022
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If you have a solution to a problem, then Idea reality are the team to help you get it from idea to actual product! The guys commitment to you is a rare quality in today’s world, as they have a real passion for your product to succeed. The urban eyes idea was born out of need to provide protection for runners. This was from a guy with zero experience in this field. So I guess what I am saying, no matter what your level of experience is, give these guys a call, as they will help👍👍
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James Cornford-Hooke
26 January 2022
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I have worked with Idea Reality for professional technical drawings and am thoroughly impressed - Sharon, Liliana and the team provide an extremely professional, efficient and friendly service. I will certainly use them again!
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Max Huelber Celante
26 January 2022
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Working with Idea Reality was a great experience as they were able to fulfil my expectation regarding the design that I had to come up with for a Private Label product (in which is now available on Amazon, Levey). The end result of the design met all criterias that I was looking for, not to mention the willingness to help me to achieve the best outcome and not missing a single thing in the process design. I strongly recommend Idea Reality and definitely would use them again in case I need to. Max London, UK
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DPCS Goods Ltd
13 December 2021
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We came to Idea Reality with an idea and no experience or knowledge on how to make a product, we have been working with them for the past year now and they have been amazing. The work they produced for our idea from the start all the way up to production has been outstanding. The one thing we are most grateful for is the time they have given us to help us understand how this procedure works and answering our thousands of questions! We can't wait to continue to work with Idea Reality on our project and future projects.
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Dale Jinks
10 March 2021
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The whole process from start to finish was a pleasure. Excellent communication throughout, transparent pricing structure and a super-friendly team!

Idea Reality’s expert design team uses the latest software to develop, simulate and engineer the 3D models of your product design idea

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Prototype Review and Testing

One of the most important reasons why a design should be prototyped is to ensure it performs as expected, and ensure it meets the target users’ needs. Prototypes are developed throughout the design journey and will help inform any needed tweaks. This iterative prototyping process allows us to nail down the ideal use scenario and user experience as effectively as possible. Doing this before investing in any tooling can save you from spending unnecessary money in tooling for a product that doesn’t perform as desired.

CAD Updating

Once the design is finalised, our experienced design team will thoroughly review the 3D CAD files for your project and apply any updates to make sure the product is suitable for the selected manufacturing process. For example, when injection moulding is used for manufacturing, it is essential to avoid any undercuts, include the appropriate tolerances and ensure draft angles are applied to facilitate part removal from the mould tool.

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Manufacturer’s Feedback

Once the CAD files are ready, we will send them to several of our trusted suppliers for feedback and quoting purposes, along with a thorough Manufacturing Specification Document. Factories will usually review the files internally with their engineering team, and if needed, request any last tweaks to the parts so they are better suited for their particular machines and processes.

Why work with us?

Free idea review

We will review your idea for free and let you know from the start if we are the best product design team to help!

Tailored Process

Every stage of the product design process is tailored to your unique project needs, giving you efficiency and the best value.

Personal Service

Get direct contact and support from our design team and always have full control of the project pace and direction.

Confidentiality Assured

You retain 100% of your idea and any new IP we develop for you. All communication and project details are kept confidential under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Broad Expertise

We work across a variety of sectors and types of products, giving us a broad experience in multiple manufacturing processes and a vast network of suppliers.

Funding Support

We can support you by creating all the necessary marketing materials to take your idea to customers, investors or even create crowdfunding campaigns.