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[proh-tuh-tahyp] / ˈproʊ təˌtaɪp /


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This month, Eve achieved its first transition flight, showing its prototype can take off vertically like a helicopter and move into flight like an airplane, which is one of the most challenging phases of development.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The timeline for 3-D printing a shoe is 1-3 days, which he said is a 75% reduction compared with ordering a prototype from an overseas factory.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

SolarEdge expects to have a fully working, proof-of-concept prototype by the end of the year, and to establish pilot programs at data centers by next year.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Mercury has developed a prototype that generates more than 800 hp, and a production version should reach the market within the next two years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

“I still don’t get it,” Elliot said, reaching a hand out to touch the prototype.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Commercial rockets will carry the two lander prototypes into space.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

Now it can create highly accurate prototypes to then be made via traditional methods.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics, said humanoids with flashy skills that have impressed the public are often prototypes trained for a highly tailored demo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“Think about the fifth bullet point, the prototypes are a bust, as in they are going to explode.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

“They prototyped a lot of ideas,” said Yee, a father of three who took over from Akl as chairman of the board of KidSTREAM in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

The first digital camera was prototyped in 1975 by Eastman Kodak, which owned 90% of the U.S. film market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

Together, they designed user interfaces, prototyped an app and coded a website based on the prototype.

From Seattle Times Sep. 11, 2023

In 2019, Google revealed it has prototyped foldable devices for years.

From The Verge Oct. 18, 2021

“Some things can be prototyped and some things can’t,” he said.

From New York Times Nov. 13, 2017

The design software market faces unique risks, Radke conceded, as generative AI reduces the time and skill required for prototyping and ideation, in turn blurring the boundaries “of who a ‘designer’ is.”

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

The office is a “creation hub,” she said, where influencers can record Puma’s design prototyping lab supported by libraries of materials and equipment used to create Puma apparel.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

As soon as they read his memo, they began prototyping his little indicator that would be known as the Moylan Arrow.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 3, 2026

"We anticipate this method to be valuable for cost-effective and swift prototyping of optical components due to the affordability of the tomographic 3D printer and the materials used," said Webber.

From Science Daily May 9, 2024

Since around 1990 Perl has rapidly    been gaining favor, especially as a tool for systems-administration    utilities and rapid prototyping.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Eric S. Raymond




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