ID Models Survey Question Title * What best describes your business? Industrial design studio Engineering studio Combination design and engineering studio In-house product development team Question Title * Do you have a model shop you typically use? Yes, we have a go-to shop we use consistently. Yes, we use a few of shops that we like. No, we’ve tried a few but don’t have a go-to shop. No, we haven’t needed one. Question Title * What types of models do you typically order? Machined metal parts Machined plastic parts 3D printed parts Volume studies (Foam CNC models with no finishing) Appearance models (Models with finishes that appear accurate to the design intent) Functional prototypes (may include working mechanicals or electronics) Sheet metal mockups Other (please specify) Question Title * How do you typically find model shops to work with? Online search Referral from colleagues Trade shows Trade publications Online directories Question Title * If you selected trade shows, publications, or directories please provide details. Question Title * When choosing a model shop rank your priorities from most important (1) to least important (6). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Price 1 2 3 4 5 6 Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 Production time 1 2 3 4 5 6 Quote turnaround time 1 2 3 4 5 6 US based 1 2 3 4 5 6 Communication responsiveness and accuracy Question Title * What issues have you found working with model shops? Question Title * What kind of turnaround time do you expect for a typical appearance model? 5 working days 10 working days 15 working days Other (please specify) Question Title * How much do you rely on your model making shop for engineering or CAD support? Not at all, we give them finished data. A little bit, we will give them rough data and let them sort it out. A lot, we give them rough ideas and they make it work. Question Title * Do you ever need to do small batch production? Yes, we have ordered multiple of a single machined parts. Yes, we have ordered multiple cast parts. Yes, we have done short run injection molded parts. Yes, we’ve produced fully assembled products at low volume. Nope. Question Title * How have your experience been working with overseas shops? I have never worked with an overseas shop. Great, no complaints. Ok, but I wish it was faster. Ok, but I wish the quality was better. Not good. Question Title * What would make your experience working with model shops better? Question Title * Any other comments or feedback? Done