Rapid prototyping: Good for business.
They feel good in the hand, look good, and often spur on product marketing. Z-prototypes give the customer a feeling for the production parts, which equals trust and peace of mind.
Rapid prototyping processes such as STL, SLS or vacuum casting - dependent on part requirements - produce prototypes in a few days that are aesthetically close to production parts. These are ideal for use in early product marketing activities.