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By producing a proof of concept overnight, 90% of the design and approval process was completed before tooling—reducing risk, speeding development, and ensuring a successful market launch. [View Case Study](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/case-studies/rapid-prototyping?hsLang=en) Energy ## Streamlining Spraydown’s Aero Guard System Through Innovative Extrusion Design Engineered Profiles reimagined the Spraydown aero guard system, cutting component count from 150 to 30 through an innovative notched pin extrusion design. The solution reduced assembly time, lowered production costs, and helped reshore manufacturing to the U.S. while improving fuel efficiency and safety performance. 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