Hello All, I need help finding someone that can build my proto-type for me. I have a small solar powered novelty invention that I need a proto-type for so that I can take it to the bank to get a startup loan. Thank you for your time.
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First off, make sure you have your invention protected via the patent system. Otherwise someone in the prototype shop could try to patent it.
I think in St Louis there would be some specialty machine shops that might be able to help. In the Detroit area there are a few more know shops like Roush industries, Ricardo, ATV that do prototype work but I would expect them to be more costly.
Try a local machine shop first to help you.
Chuck
This web page has good advice, tips and information on finding the right prototype manufacturer for your requirements. http://www.shopify.com/blog/7076768-tim-ferriss-on-manufacturing-and-prototyping-a-product
My nephew owns a company that helps people with ideas to build their proto-types and get them started in the marketing arena. His facebook site is Elite Innovations, LLC...they are located in Wilmington, NC...so if you have a vacation coming up...you might want to head on out to the beaches of Wilmington, and talk to Andrew Williams for more detail about getting your proto-type created. He is also an ex-Marine...graduate of VMI (2006). So I am sure he will be willing to help a fellow Army Private out!! Good luck to you.
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