When Swedish mobile accessories brand Nudient prepared to launch its latest product concept, the Bold Case, final production tooling was still underway. However, the need for marketing-ready, design-accurate phone cases was immediate.
For an upcoming advertising shoot, Nudient required physical models that:
- Accurately represented the final geometry and fit
- Matched the intended surface finish, color, and texture
- Were functional enough to be mounted on real devices
- Could be delivered on a tight timeline, without compromising visual quality
Traditional prototyping methods were not suitable. The models needed to look and feel like finished products — not early-stage mock-ups.
Why Prototal
Nudient’s designer, Jesper Ståhl, turned to Prototal based on long-standing experience with our ability to deliver high-quality, presentation-grade prototypes.
Unlike desktop or basic prototyping solutions, Prototal offers:
- Industrial 3D Printing
- Tight tolerances
- Advanced post-processing and surface finishing
- Reliable lead times for time-critical launches
This made Prototal the ideal partner for bridging the gap between design development and full-scale production.
The Solution: Industrial 3D Printing with Premium Finishing
To meet Nudient’s requirements, Prototal produced four phone case models in two color variants using HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology.
Why MJF?
- High dimensional accuracy for correct phone fit
- Fine detail resolution for sharp design features
- Durable thermoplastic properties with controlled flexibility
Following printing, the cases underwent a comprehensive finishing process, including:
- Precision sanding
- Color painting to match the intended product palette
- Surface treatment to achieve the correct texture and visual depth
- Final assembly with existing aluminium components
The result was a set of marketing-ready phone cases that were visually indistinguishable from final production parts.
Results & Value Delivered
By partnering with Prototal, Nudient was able to:
- Proceed with their advertising shoot before final production was complete
- Present the Bold Case with accurate form, color, and surface quality
- Save time in the product launch timeline
- Avoid compromises often associated with early-stage models
“For the advertising shoot, we needed models with defined colours, correct surface texture and finish. The design models had to maintain a high visual quality while still being functional. Prototal delivered exactly what we needed.”
– Jesper Ståhl, Designer
From Design to Market — Faster
This project highlights how Industrial 3D Printing can be used not only for functional testing, but also for high-end design validation and marketing applications.
For brands launching premium products, Prototal enables:
- Rapid iteration without tooling
- Presentation-grade prototypes
- A faster transition from concept to market-ready communication
How Prototal Can Support Your Product Launch
Whether you are preparing a product launch, validating a new design, or bridging the gap between prototype and production, Prototal provides industrial-grade additive manufacturing with finishing under one roof.
Right shape. Right tolerances. Right surface. Right time.
Contact us to learn how we can support your next product development or launch project.
