{"id":1013,"date":"2025-03-17T15:29:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdbrbkiyx.preview.infomaniak.website\/mobility\/design-validation-models\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:32:54","slug":"design-validation-models","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/en\/mobility\/design-validation-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Design validation models"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-large\" id=\"header-offre-n2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#353128\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1080\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2015-Citroen-DSDivine-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The <strong>Appearance Model:<\/strong> <br\/>An Essential Tool in the Development <br\/>of New <strong>Automotive Designs<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<div class=\"container-particles\">\n        <div class=\"nectar-particles\" data-disable-explosion=\"on\" data-rotation-timing=\"1000\">\n          <div class=\"canvas-bg\">\n            <canvas id=\"canvas2\" data-active-index=\"0\" style=\"display: block;\" data-loaded=\"true\"><\/canvas>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"shape\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maquette-validation-design.png\" data-max-size=\"1\" data-alpha=\"original\" data-density=\"4\" data-color-mapping=\"solid\" data-color=\"#BAA876\" data-bg-color=\"#000000\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle\"><em>In the automotive sector, manufacturers and suppliers rely on scale prototyping services to validate the design of new vehicles. The appearance model, whether full or partial, interior or exterior, plays a crucial role throughout the design cycle. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This non-functional physical representation allows testing of shapes, curves, colors, materials, and ergonomics of a concept. It helps gather feedback, identify potential issues, and refine design details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily used internally during the design phase, the appearance model aids in decision-making and optimizes the product development process. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Habillage-cadran-titane-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large-Scale Appearance Model: Support in Design and Engineering <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MMB VOLUM-e <strong>designs, models, and prototypes your innovative design projects. Our designers create innovative shapes for your future vehicles <\/strong>, in alignment with the latest trends and your brand&#8217;s image, optimizing ergonomics and equipment customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our engineering team transforms your sketches into 3D files, while our engineers and technicians ensure the feasibility and design of the prototype.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an extensive machine park, <strong>we create large-scale prototypes<\/strong> (vehicle exterior models, 5-axis machining: 4500x1800x1400mm) and reduced scale models, maintaining a high level of detail thanks to our expertise in additive manufacturing: polymer and metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/realisations\/\">All creations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance Model: High-Finish Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MMB VOLUM-e creates prototypes according to the maturity level of your project, <strong>from white models to high-finish models, all the way to prototype in the final material.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 50 years of experience in producing models for the luxury sector, <strong>our team possesses exceptional expertise in high-finish prototypes.<\/strong> Thanks to our experts in modeling, painting, colorimetry, metallization, and chroming, we deliver precise and meticulous results at every stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our mastery of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/en\/additive-manufacturing\/\">additive manufacturing<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/en\/plastic-additive-manufacturing\/\">polymer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/en\/metal-additive-manufacturing\/\">metal<\/a>) allows us to create complex shapes for automotive design<\/strong>, with key advantages:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2017-DS-Decors-pommeau-titane-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#353128\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1480\" height=\"1294\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-790\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2.png 1480w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2-1024x895.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2-768x671.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CSV-2-400x350.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmbpro.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> using our form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Appearance Model: An Essential Tool in the Development of New Automotive Designs In the automotive sector, manufacturers and suppliers rely on scale prototyping services to validate the design of new vehicles. 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