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Functional Prototypes for Appliances

From high-aesthetic surfaces to functional prototypes, we support appliance manufacturers with rapid iterations, consistent quality, and plastic components that are ready for validation and display.

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Solving Appliance Development Challenges

From Display Models to Fitment-Ready Prototypes

machining
Natural Surface Finish Without Post-Processing

Achieve smooth, high-quality finishes right off the machine; ideal for consumer-facing parts.

3d-printing
Premium Aesthetic Presentation

Get showroom-ready parts with precision painting, texture finishes, and logo or label printing.

Low Lead Time
Fast Iterations, Faster Launches

Our large-capacity facility enables delivery of prototypes in as little as 1–3 days.

automotive
Functional Testing, No Guesswork

Access prototypes made via machining, vacuum casting, or soft tooling for real-world use testing.

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Fitment Assurance with Sheet Metal & PCBs

Precise process control and thorough QC ensure compatibility with mating parts.

What We Do

Bespoke Solutions for Appliance Manufacturers

3D Printing

SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM and DLP printed prototypes to enable rapid design iterations and validation

Vacuum Casting

Design and Functional Validation builds on the assembly line before production tool kick-off

Machining

High accuracy plastic components made in ABS, POM, Nylon for functional performance and precise mating with metal parts

Soft Tooling

Functional prototypes for critical components made in PC, PA, ABS, PP, HDPE, and any other engineering plastic

3D Printing Materials

3D Printed prototypes in ABS Equivalent, PC Equivalent, Nylon, PA12, and Glass Filled Nylon materials.

Polyurethane

Engineering Plastics mimicking Polyurethane grades for Vacuum Casting / RIM for plastics and rubber parts.

ABS, Nylon, POM, PP

Machining from Plastic Blocks for functional testing of new designs

Production Intent Plastics

Functional prototypes in production intent engineering polymers, including FR grade, diffusivity grades, etc.

High Quality Painting

Painted parts in desired colour and finish for CMF checks and validation for Styling teams

Ultrasonic Welding

Join ABS or PC components by Ultrasonic Welding for functional testing and design validation

Coatings

Plating, Metallizing and other Post Processing on the parts

Pad / UV / Screen Printing

Printed logos and labels on prototypes for display models, exhibition displays, pilot batch production

Overview

Your Partner for Consumer Ready Appliance Parts

Marcopolo brings 25 years of experience in rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing to the appliance industry. We help our clients get fast, functional, and aesthetically attractive prototypes that support every step of the product journey – from design concept to market potency.

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Iterate Faster, Prototype Smarter, & Launch Confidently

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say?

Thanks for your great support in completing all the mold trials within the planned time. We were able to show the samples to customer this week.

We would like to express to you our warmest admiration for your unfailing service to us as one of our regular supplier for Soft Tooling. We greatly appreciate your efficiency in providing best products and services. You have always delivered our orders within the time frame and you have given us supplies that are of the best quality. Our counterpart has gained the confidence & appreciated the parts which delivered within stringent timeline. Thank you very much for the support & efforts the team has taken for the project !!

It is appreciable you are fulfilling our requirement for CNC machined components with good quality within minimum timeline.

On behalf of the entire team at Hanon, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your exceptional efforts in developing the Project tools within such a short lead time. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in delivering high-quality parts that have exceeded our expectations. Your ability to meet such a tight deadline while maintaining excellent quality has directly contributed to the successful delivery of the project to our customer. We deeply value your support and commitment to ensuring that all requirements were met efficiently.

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the commitment demonstrated by you & your teams which have made a significant impact on how your team supported us on the coating of the Grill Add On part. This special effort to meet our needs has not gone unnoticed. The willingness to go the extra mile has enhanced the flavour of our friendship and collaboration.

Your commitment to excellence is evident in every detail, and it greatly contributes to our operations. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership.

At the outset , we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your valuable contribution towards aggregate development for building the BMGE 2025 (Auto Expo) Exhibits. Your contribution played a vital role in the success of this occasion. The quality of your services & support was noted and greatly appreciated by all. Without your unconditional & relentless efforts , it would not have been possible to deliver these vehicle exhibits at BMGE 2025. We once again appreciate you & your complete team’s support and look forward to continue our collaboration.

We would like to express our appreciation and sincere gratitude for your exceptional efforts for the development & delivery of the needed 3D parts as per requirement for the OEM Board of Directors Proto Build in time which enables us to deliver the assembled parts in time to the customer. OEM communicated the motivating feedback for the overall Proto Build. We appreciate your exceptional efforts towards this proto build to make it happen in time.

Impact Across Industries

Pushing Product Development Boundaries

Launch "Market-Winning" Appliances, Faster!

Grow from concept to pilot batch with a single expert partner

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What types of plastic parts can be prototyped for appliances?

We prototype a wide range of plastic appliance parts, including knobs, control panels, display bezels, enclosures, and internal housings, with options for both aesthetic and functional testing.

Can you match the colour and surface finish of final production appliances?

Yes. We offer painting, texturing, matte and gloss finishes, and logo printing to replicate the exact look and feel of your final product for internal reviews or consumer demonstrations.

Do you provide functional appliance parts for testing?

Absolutely. We provide functional parts using soft tooling, CNC machining, or vacuum casting, which can be used for mechanical fitment, electrical integration, and environmental testing.

Can you ensure prototypes fit with electronic assemblies or sheet metal parts?

Yes. We conduct dimensional QC checks to ensure parts are compatible with mating components like PCBs, switches, brackets, and sheet metal structures.