What R&D Looks Like

For us R&D isn’t just brainstorming and whiteboards—it’s practical, technical work that lays the foundation for real, manufacturable products. At Protocale, it usually looks something like this: 

1. Understanding and Solving the Core Challenge 

Whether a client brings us a technology that needs validation, a problem that needs a machine to solve it or a new product to develop, we start by defining the core technical challenge. That might mean designing a custom test setup to evaluate performance, engineering a one-off machine to carry out a specific function or developing an efficient and scalable product. Regardless the case, we’re building the bridge between idea and workable solution. 

2. Choosing Hardware, Materials & Production Methods 

Every design is influenced by how it will be made. We select standard hardware and materials based on durability, cost, and use-case, then decide on the most suitable production methods—whether that’s CNC machining, 3D printing, injection moulding, or a mix of processes—both for prototype and production. 

3. CAD Design & Modelling 

Once the concept is clear, we move into detailed 3D modelling. We create precise CAD designs—whether it’s a mechanism, a prototype, or a consumer-facing product—ready for simulation, prototyping, and eventual production. 

In short, R&D is where we turn a challenge into a solution, and a solution into something ready to build. It’s structured, hands-on, and always focused on what works in the real world. 

Have a project or idea in mind? Let’s figure it out together.