Hardware startup
From 5 prototypes to 200 commercial units in 8 weeks.
Scale-up3DStartup
Workshop in Antibes, France
Prototype → series production
Move from prototype to series production without losing quality or budget
The prototype-to-series step is the most critical in hardware development. NC Factory guides you: DFM review, manufacturing process choice, documentation and first production batch.
-40%
DFM savings
4-12
Weeks
3
Processes compared
1
Single contact
Why choose us
What improves your outcomes
Proven method: audit → DFM → pre-series → launch.
Proven method: audit → DFM → pre-series → launch.
Objective comparison of 3D, CNC, injection and hybrid.
Objective comparison of 3D, CNC, injection and hybrid.
Part cost reduction up to 40% via DFM redesign.
Part cost reduction up to 40% via DFM redesign.
Single contact from CAD to series logistics.
Single contact from CAD to series logistics.
Common use cases
Who needs to industrialize?
Post-MVP startups, SMEs with new product, R&D teams ready to commercialize.
Post-funding startup
Validated product, need to deliver first customers.
SME product launch
Range extension without in-house industrialization team.
Volume scale-up
Scaling from 10 to 500 units without mold.
Supplier transfer
Workshop change with documentation takeover.
Process
The 4 scale-up steps
A clear roadmap so nothing is missed between prototype and series.
01
01 / 04
Prototype review
Test feedback, spec gaps and improvement priorities.
Client projects
Concrete projects
Only portfolio items linked to this expertise, from our Antibes workshop.
From Antibes, we support product teams in Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, Cannes and Monaco who need to industrialize quickly.
Service area
Cities covered from our Antibes workshop
- Antibes
- Sophia-Antipolis
- Nice
- Cannes
- Monaco
- Valbonne
Decision
Which process for your volume?
Decision tree based on quantity, cost and lead time.
1-50 units
FDM/SLA 3D printing or CNC — no mold investment.
50-500 units
Industrial additive or small tooling.
500+ units
Injection or series subcontracting with tooling.
Hybrid mix
Different parts, different processes — we orchestrate.
Risks
Mistakes to avoid
Common prototype-to-series pitfalls.
Underestimating DFM
3x costs in series if CAD isn't adapted.
Mold too early
Heavy investment before market validation.
Missing documentation
Cannot reproduce or subcontract properly.
No pre-series
Defects discovered at end customer.
Proof & examples
Supported scale-ups
Successful prototype-to-series transitions from Antibes.
SME equipment
CNC DFM reducing part cost by 35%.
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Connected product
50-unit pre-series before tooled injection.
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Prototype to series production — Antibes
NC Factory helps move from prototype to series production: industrialization, DFM and logistics from Antibes.
Prototypes & Series
From idea to pre-series
Engineering, CAD, DFM, electronics, prototyping and manufacturing: one partner to industrialize your product — SMEs, startups and industrial sites.
Our French workshop
Design and manufacture under one roof
A real workshop on the French Riviera: professional machines, quality control, short lead times. From one-offs to small series — Made in France, delivered across the 06 and nationwide.
24 Avenue de la Verte Pagane, 06600 Antibes
Pro machine park
FDM/SLA 3D printing, laser, CNC, electronics: technical means under one roof to move from study to manufacturing.
Quality checked
Every part is verified before shipping. Technical materials selected for real-world use (UV, mechanical, outdoor, marine).
Responsive lead times
Quote within 24h, production often in 24–48h. Rush jobs possible depending on workshop load.
Delivery & installation
Express delivery with optional installation in the Alpes-Maritimes, home or pickup point nationwide — quayside delivery for yachting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Tolerances, materials, cycle time and unit cost differ. DFM adapts design to the production process.
Not for small series (<500 units). 3D printing, CNC or industrial additive often suffice.
4 to 12 weeks depending on complexity, from DFM audit to first series batch.
CAD iteration and new pilot batch before final launch.
Yes. Logistics, packaging and B2B shipping on request.
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