Prototype

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000316",
  "term": "Prototype",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An early, functional version of a product or component created to test design concepts, evaluate performance, and gather feedback before full-scale production. It serves as a tangible model for iterative development and refinement. Prototypes can range from basic visual models to fully functional assemblies, often produced using additive manufacturing techniques.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/prototype/"
}