During product development, you want to be able to quickly test shapes, fits, enclosures, and product ideas using sheet materials.Cork & cardboard, MDF & fiberboard, plywood, wood & MDF, and acrylic complement each other in early testing and presentation phases.

Cardboard is practical for form studies, MDF for rigid test models, plywood for parts with more substance, and acrylic for visible parts or transparent enclosures.

Kartonnen doosprototypes op een werkbank

Quick cardboard form studies

Cardboard and micro-flute cardboard are useful for quickly testing contours, fit, and assembly before moving on to a final material.

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Ontwerper maakt kartonnen verpakkingsprototypes in een werkplaats

Test models made of MDF and plywood

MDF and plywood are suitable for test models, form and fit tests, and parts that require a stronger material feel.

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Detail van transparant acrylaat op een houten plaat

Presentation models with acrylic

Acrylic is useful when a prototype needs to look representative or when transparent visible parts are required.

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Veelgestelde vragen

Which material should I choose for a first prototype?
Cardboard is the obvious choice for a quick form study. MDF, plywood, or acrylic make more sense when fit, enclosures, or visible parts become more important.
What do I use to test the fit or shape?
Cardboard, MDF, and plywood are often used to test shapes, slots, holders, and enclosures before developing a design further.
Which bundle is best for prototype testing?
The Prototyping bundle (CO2) has been compiled for extensive material testing with acrylic, MDF, plywood, foam, foil, and cardboard during early iterations.
  • Stacked wood, MDF, cardboard and acrylic sheets from the prototyping bundle
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Prototyping value bundle

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Choose the right material for your project

Are you still unsure which material best suits your project? View our complete range of laser-ready sheet materials or use the material selection guide to quickly make the right choice. This way, you can easily find materials that match your application, laser, and desired finish.

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