Prototyping & product development in Malmö

From idea to working prototype

Innovatio Brutalis is a Malmö-based development partner for product development, prototyping, mechatronics, industrial design, engineering and low-volume production. The problem determines the process, rather than the other way around. A proof of concept explores feasibility; a functional prototype tests the intended function.

Needs, concepts & problem definition

We start with the intended user, environment and function. Requirements for fit, loads, usability and manufacturing guide concept development before detailed design begins. System architecture connects mechanics, electronics, firmware and communication where the product requires it.

CAD & engineering

Parametric CAD and surface modelling turn the concept into manufacturing geometry. Material selection, interfaces and tolerance strategy are considered alongside design for manufacturing and additive manufacturing. Explore CAD, engineering and technical analysis.

Mechatronics & connected prototypes

For products that need mechanics and electronics to work as one system, Innovatio Brutalis develops integrated mechatronics prototypes. Control, sensors, actuators, displays, RFID/NFC and wireless communication through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi can be part of the development.

ESP32 and Arduino platforms support proof of concept and functional prototypes, with hardware, firmware and the physical product developed in parallel.

Valve and actuator control.
Sensor readings, data capture and logging.
E-ink and other displays, with local user interfaces.
RFID/NFC identification.
BLE and Wi-Fi communication, including wireless configuration.
Communication with mobile applications.
Control and safety logic defined by system requirements, without claims of safety certification.

A concrete example is ESP32/Arduino-based valve-control units with firmware written in MicroPython on ESP32, an e-ink display, RFID functionality and wireless communication with an iOS application. BLE or Wi-Fi can be used depending on the application's requirements. Component models and detailed test results are not claimed without supporting information.

Explore mechatronics and ESP32/Arduino prototypes and firmware, app communication and test tools.

Simulation & analysis

FEM, flow simulation and thermal analysis can inform design decisions before physical testing. Analysis helps define what needs verification; it does not replace real-world tests.

Rapid prototyping

Rapid prototyping supports comparisons between designs and repeated physical iterations. Functional prototypes focus on practical performance, not just appearance. Geometry and material are selected for the question each prototype needs to answer.

3D printing

Engineering polymers, fibre-reinforced materials and flexible TPU support enclosures, fixtures and special parts. Material and print orientation affect the result. See 3D printing for prototypes and small series.

CO₂ laser cutting

For flat prototype components, panels and acrylic parts, CO₂ laser cutting can be more efficient than building the same geometry layer by layer. CAD changes can become physical iterations without mould tooling. It complements printing and CNC machining, allowing the process to follow the component's function. Explore CO₂ laser cutting for prototypes, transparent acrylic and fixtures.

The right manufacturing method for each part of the prototype. Laser-cut front panels, display windows, internal panels and fixtures can combine with printed mechanics and embedded electronics. These are possible process combinations, not new claims about the existing valve-control project.

CNC machining

CNC machining supports prototype parts and low-volume production in metals and engineering plastics. Design, workholding and material need to be considered together. Explore CNC machining.

Reverse engineering & 3D scanning

An existing part can provide the starting point when drawings or CAD are missing. Reverse engineering is about reconstructing the function as well as the shape. See 3D scanning and CAD reconstruction.

Testing & verification

The physical prototype is checked against its requirements. Fit, behaviour and function guide the next change. Software, test tools and data capture can support verification where needed.

Iteration

CAD, materials and the manufacturing setup are adjusted in response to test results. Changes can be tried in the next prototype before the solution moves on to production.

Low-volume production

A verified design can move on to one-off parts or small production runs. Additive manufacturing can be an alternative to injection mould tooling when geometry, material and quantity suit the process. CNC machining and CO₂ laser cutting are other options. Scope is assessed per project, without generic lead-time or volume promises.

Documented projects

Malmö, Skåne and southern Sweden

Based in Malmö, Sweden, serving businesses in Skåne, southern Sweden and throughout Sweden. Send a description, CAD file, drawing or information about an existing part to discuss the next step.

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Questions about prototyping

Can you help from the idea stage?

Yes. Work can include needs analysis, problem definition, concepts, CAD, simulation, prototyping, testing and small production runs.

What information do you need?

Start with a description of the problem. Sketches, CAD files, dimensions, photographs or an existing part help define requirements and the next step.

Do you work with businesses outside Malmö?

Yes. Innovatio Brutalis is based in Malmö and works with customers in Skåne, southern Sweden and throughout Sweden.

Contact

Email: m.arlemark@innovatio-brutalis.se

Innovatio Brutalis · Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

Product development & prototyping in Malmö, Sweden