Translation guide
Rapid prototyping refers to quickly creating preliminary versions of a product to test ideas and gather feedback. In Japanese, the English term is widely used, but there are also native expressions depending on context.
The general concept of rapid prototyping in product development, software, or design.
The direct loanword from English, widely understood in tech and business contexts.
ラピッドプロトタイピングは、製品開発の初期段階で重要です。
Rapid prototyping is important in the early stages of product development.
A more Japanese-native phrase meaning 'rapid prototyping' or 'quick trial production'. Used in manufacturing contexts.
迅速な試作により、設計の問題を早期に発見できました。
Through rapid prototyping, we were able to discover design issues early.
Literally 'high-speed prototyping', used in technical fields like 3D printing.
高速プロトタイピング技術は、製造業に革命をもたらしました。
High-speed prototyping technology has revolutionized manufacturing.
Creating quick mockups or interactive prototypes for user testing.
Shortened form commonly used in software development circles.
プロトタイピングツールを使って、UIのモックアップを作成しました。
We used a prototyping tool to create a UI mockup.
Full term also used, especially when emphasizing speed.
アジャイル開発では、ラピッドプロトタイピングが欠かせません。
In agile development, rapid prototyping is essential.
Physical rapid prototyping using additive manufacturing.
Standard term in engineering and 3D printing industries.
3Dプリンターを使ったラピッドプロトタイピングが一般的になりました。
Rapid prototyping using 3D printers has become common.
Japanese term for high-speed trial manufacturing, often used in technical documents.
高速試作により、部品のフィット感をすぐに確認できます。
With rapid prototyping, you can immediately check the fit of parts.
In casual tech conversation, 'ラピッドプロトタイピング' or 'プロトタイピング' is fine. In formal business or manufacturing reports, '迅速な試作' or '高速試作' may be preferred.
当社は迅速な試作を重視しています。
Our company emphasizes rapid prototyping.