prototyping
noun
pro·to·typ·ing
ˈprō-tə-ˌtī-piŋ 
: the process of creating a first full-scale or fully developed and usually functional form of a new product or service that is created to demonstrate feasibility, detect flaws, gather feedback, etc. : the act of developing and producing a prototype
As you progress, concept development and new product prototype development become indispensable. Prototyping allows you to test ideas and gather user feedback, which is crucial for refining your product.—
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OTAs allow the Pentagon to bypass federal acquisition regulations and cast a wide net to attract a larger number of potential contractors, and are especially useful for rapid prototyping.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Technical innovation for target development The technical scope of the CRADA includes the research, development, and prototyping of advanced optical materials and semiconductor laser diodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
For the plush products that became wildly popular, Pop Mart's team spent about two years developing and prototyping designs.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The fund leverages Project Prometheus, an AI system that simulates physical-world behavior, enabling engineers to test designs digitally instead of through costly physical prototyping.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
For users managing repetitive tasks or prototyping ideas, this can reduce the time between concept and execution.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Armedangels tapped Clo Virtual Fashion for a fully digital-first design and perfect-fit prototyping process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
In fashion-forward regions such as Europe, institutions such as the British Fashion Council have highlighted how digital prototyping reduces waste while speeding up design cycles; a win for both sustainability and creativity.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
When focused on value creation, AI can streamline prototyping, idea generation and many other key activities to enable faster and more efficient results.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Technical innovation for target development The technical scope of the CRADA includes the research, development, and prototyping of advanced optical materials and semiconductor laser diodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
For the plush products that became wildly popular, Pop Mart's team spent about two years developing and prototyping designs.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The fund leverages Project Prometheus, an AI system that simulates physical-world behavior, enabling engineers to test designs digitally instead of through costly physical prototyping.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
For users managing repetitive tasks or prototyping ideas, this can reduce the time between concept and execution.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Armedangels tapped Clo Virtual Fashion for a fully digital-first design and perfect-fit prototyping process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
In fashion-forward regions such as Europe, institutions such as the British Fashion Council have highlighted how digital prototyping reduces waste while speeding up design cycles; a win for both sustainability and creativity.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
When focused on value creation, AI can streamline prototyping, idea generation and many other key activities to enable faster and more efficient results.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Prototyping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototyping. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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