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Startup prototype: portable tool bench

A coworking team refined a portable workbench with locking storage and rapid deployment.

Tools

  • Laser cutter
  • TIG welding
  • Powder coating

Materials

  • Aluminum tube
  • Phenolic top
  • Locking casters

Outcomes

  • Beta units shipped
  • Supply chain quotes secured

Orbit Bench needed a portable workstation for field technicians. The key requirements were quick deployment and secure storage.

Iteration cycle

We built two prototypes in three weeks. Version two replaced the folding braces with a welded crossbar, improving stability.

Production considerations

We sourced phenolic tops from a regional supplier to reduce lead time. The change saved two weeks in the production schedule.

What we learned

Early supplier outreach keeps prototype timelines realistic.

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