Turning complex ideas into proven reality.

WHERE IDEAS FACE REALITY

We partner with companies to give ambitious ideas the chance to prove themselves, combining engineering, manufacturing and validation to make them tangible, testable and ready for reality.

Can a mock-up be fully functional?

Yes. Depending on the project objectives, a mock-up can be partially or fully functional. The required level of functionality is determined by the intended use case and stage of development.

While some mock-ups are created purely for design visualization, others integrate mechanical systems, electronic components, lighting, displays, control interfaces, or interactive features. Functional mock-ups are frequently used in automotive, rail, aerospace, and industrial applications to evaluate usability, ergonomics, operational concepts, and technical performance under realistic conditions.

Redkite Prototyping delivers everything from appearance models to fully functional demonstration units and validation prototypes.

What materials are used for mock-ups?

The choice of materials depends on the project’s requirements regarding functionality, strength, weight, surface quality, and budget. Most professional mock-ups combine multiple materials to achieve the desired performance and visual appearance.

Redkite Prototyping works with a wide range of materials, including:

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Modeling and tooling foams
• Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP)
• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
• Wood-based materials
• Engineering plastics
• Transparent materials such as acrylic and polycarbonate

This broad material expertise enables the production of everything from lightweight concept models to highly durable functional prototypes and pre-series components.

Why use a simulator instead of a prototype?

A simulator offers significant advantages over traditional physical prototypes. While prototypes often require substantial manufacturing effort, cost, and lead time, simulators provide valuable insights much earlier in the development process.

Using a simulator, teams can evaluate operating concepts, vehicle functions, workflows, and human-machine interfaces before expensive hardware becomes available. Design modifications can be implemented quickly, multiple concepts can be compared efficiently, and potential risks can be identified at an early stage.

For complex products and systems, simulators help reduce development costs, shorten project timelines, improve decision-making, and accelerate innovation while maintaining a high level of realism.

Can simulators be customized?

Absolutely. Modern simulators are highly customizable and can be tailored to specific products, applications, and project objectives.

Depending on the requirements, simulators may incorporate custom geometries, authentic controls, software environments, displays, motion systems, visualization technologies, and audio solutions. They can also integrate original hardware components, sensors, and control systems to maximize realism.

Redkite Prototyping develops fully customized simulation platforms that closely replicate real operating environments and deliver meaningful data for development, validation, and training purposes.

How long does it take to develop a simulator?

The development timeline of a simulator depends on its complexity, functionality, and level of integration. Basic ergonomic or interface simulators can be developed relatively quickly, while advanced systems involving software development, real-time simulation, visualization, motion control, and original hardware components require a more extensive engineering effort.

By combining engineering expertise, prototype manufacturing, software integration, electronics, and assembly under one roof, Redkite Prototyping delivers efficient development processes and rapid project execution.

From the earliest concept phase onward, we work closely with customers to define the appropriate simulation scope and create a solution tailored to their development, validation, or training objectives.