What if your car broke down on a deserted road and you didn’t have the right tool to fix it? Now, imagine you’re on the space station in orbit around the Earth and need a certain tool for a task? Wouldn’t it be great to just replicate the custom part or tool you need? It’s not science fiction. It’s rapid prototyping, and it’s available today at the Center for Product Development at EIGER. With this process, a working prototype of your product is printed in three dimensions, using a variety of materials, like plastic, rubber or metal. EIGER offers a full spectrum of product development services including, computer aided design, prototyping, analysis and reverse engineering. Whether your idea is a drawing on a napkin, or a sophisticated 3D CAD diagram, the Center’s services provide the perfect solution for regional incubators, entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators and corporate engineering departments. And the process is quick, often just days, saving significant time and money in bringing your product to market. The future is now. Contact EIGERlab to learn more about the full spectrum of services at the Center for Product Development. 815.965.3522 | www.EIGERlab.org

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