Shibata Satoshi
In today's competitive manufacturing environment, shortening product development cycles while controlling costs has become more important than ever. However, the first design is rarely the final solution. The best products are developed through repeated cycles of prototyping, evaluation, improvement, and redesign.
At TWC, we utilize 3D CAD and 3D printing to accelerate this prototype iteration process. Rather than focusing on creating the initial design faster, our strength lies in shortening the cycle of prototype → evaluation → design improvement → re-prototype. By repeating this process quickly and efficiently, we help customers refine their products while reducing both development time and overall costs.
Compared with conventional prototyping methods, 3D printing enables new design concepts to be verified in a much shorter time. Product dimensions, assembly, ergonomics, and functionality can be evaluated before investing in production tooling. When improvements are identified, the CAD model can be updated immediately and a revised prototype can be produced without unnecessary delays.
This rapid iteration process helps identify potential issues early in development, minimizing design changes during mass production and reducing costly rework. As a result, customers can move to production with greater confidence while shortening their overall development schedule.
In addition to product development, TWC has extensive experience in designing and developing custom jigs and fixtures for manufacturing applications. By improving workability, productivity, quality, and operator safety, these custom solutions help manufacturers solve practical challenges on the production floor.
Looking ahead, TWC is committed to continuously strengthening our engineering and design capabilities to provide greater value through solution-oriented proposals. Rather than simply manufacturing products based on customer drawings, we aim to understand each customer's challenges and recommend the most suitable design, structure, manufacturing process, materials, and surface treatments.
By combining engineering expertise with digital technologies such as 3D CAD and 3D printing, TWC will continue to support faster product development, smarter manufacturing, and innovative solutions for customers around the world.