I’ve learned most of my design/build knowledge out of necessity. Eg, I need a granite base, well how do you do that..
Without knowing the specifics of your part. Usually you can trade a more expensive process and still get a workable prototype part if you want to avoid molding. Eg, commercial 3d printing, (assemble panels together for larger parts), cnc milling.
Do you have a validated market for your product? If you don’t want to do the equipment purchase upfront but can demonstrate that your are a competent client, a contract manufacturer would be able to help you with the smaller first runs.
Without knowing the specifics of your part. Usually you can trade a more expensive process and still get a workable prototype part if you want to avoid molding. Eg, commercial 3d printing, (assemble panels together for larger parts), cnc milling.
Do you have a validated market for your product? If you don’t want to do the equipment purchase upfront but can demonstrate that your are a competent client, a contract manufacturer would be able to help you with the smaller first runs.