Virtual product testing + micro-batch sourcing to validate ideas before big MOQs.
Small manufacturing business owners struggle with high minimum order quantities (MOQs) from factories, blocking affordable product testing due to massive upfront costs.
ProtoSim offers AI-driven simulations for product performance and pairs with micro-batch factories for physical tests under 100 units. Owners test digitally first, then order small physical runs confidently. Reduces risk and costs for launches.
Small manufacturing business owners launching or testing new products
Integrated sim-to-physical workflow with 80% accuracy predictions, unique for non-engineers.
supportive
Upload models for stress, fit, and market sims.
AI-generated test results and tweaks.
One-click physical quotes post-sim.
Store and compare sim/physical data.
Edit models based on sim feedback.
PDFs for investors/partners.
Share sims with team.
CFD/fluid dynamics add-on.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| model_url | text | No |
| sim_results | jsonb | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| quote_price | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate project and run sim
/api/projects/:id/simTrigger simulation
/api/orders/:projectIdRequest physical quote
/api/dashboardUser projects list
Basic reports only
5 orders/month
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 5% | $45 | $540 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 8% | $480 | $5,760 |
Virtual prototypes + tiny physical batches to prove your product fast.
Target product designers on Dribbble/Behance, offer free Pro for case studies. Post in r/productdesign, recruit 3 for video testimonials. Use Twitter search for 'MOQ frustration'.
Accurate sims
Complex, expensive
SaaS simple + physical bridge
Prototyping
No sims
Sim-first workflow
Proprietary sim data from user projects improves AI.
AI advancements enable accurate SaaS sims; maker movement demands quick validation.
Sim accuracy issues
Partner with AI experts, user feedback loop
Non-technical users
Tutorials + simple UI
AI costs
Tiered usage
Success: 7 want access
Success: 20 sims run
Success: 5 orders
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