Meeting FMCG Market Demands
In today’s fast-paced FMCG sector, brands face relentless pressure to bring new packaging to market quickly. Rapid prototyping is now a standard practice, but BMT emphasises that speed alone isn’t enough - designs must also ensure top bottle performance and consumer experience.
SMART Prototyping: Measure, Digitise, Execute
BMT’s SMART prototyping follows the principle of ‘measure, digitise, execute,’ focusing on data-driven insights rather than purely iterative testing. By capturing real-time data on temperature, pressure, and material behaviour, manufacturers can optimise preform geometry, material selection, and processing parameters long before mass production.
Simulation and Testing Capabilities
- SBM Simulation: Advanced material models predict bottle formation and performance, avoiding costly redesigns later.
- Lab-Scale Testing: Using BLOWSCAN and THERMOSCAN, BMT produces small batches of bottles while tracking temperature, pressure, and material distribution in real time.
The Power of 3D-Printed Moulds
By introducing 3D-printed moulds, BMT reduces the time from concept to prototype from weeks to days. These moulds integrate seamlessly with BLOWSCAN, enabling rapid design iterations while generating valuable performance data. Studies confirm they produce bottles comparable to production-grade quality while cutting development time significantly.
Reducing Risk, Cost and Time to Market
With SMART prototyping and 3D-printed moulds, manufacturers can progress from concept to validated design in just days. This approach reduces costs, mitigates risk, and accelerates time to market - while maintaining confidence in performance and quality.
