Rapid Device Prototyping Course
Why this course?
Learn Rapid Device Prototyping
Transform your ideas into reality in record time. This intensive course provides you with the essential skills to design, build, and validate functional prototypes using cutting-edge tools and techniques, from conception to final presentation. Master CAD design, 3D printing, basic electronics, and programming to create impactful prototypes that will allow you to test and improve your products iteratively and efficiently.
Key Benefits
- Agile Development: Reduces product development time and accelerates the innovation process.
- Early Validation: Test and validate your ideas with working prototypes before investing in full-scale production.
- Multidisciplinary Skills: Integrate design, electronics, and programming to create complete, working prototypes.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Master CAD software, 3D printers, and microcontrollers for rapid prototyping.
- Hands-on Approach: Learn through hands-on projects and real-world case studies that allow you to apply your knowledge.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Entrepreneurs and startups looking to quickly validate ideas and reduce the risk of launching new products.
- Product designers and engineers who need to iterate prototypes quickly and optimize the user experience.
- Students and makers who want to bring their projects to life and acquire practical skills in digital design and fabrication.
- R&D managers and innovation teams interested in accelerating new product development and exploring emerging technologies.
- Marketing and sales professionals who want to better understand the product and create impactful presentations and demonstrations.
Flexibility for your learning: Learn at your own pace with Practical exercises, downloadable resources, and personalized online support to answer your questions.
Objectives and competencies
Quickly validate the feasibility of device concepts:
Build functional prototypes and evaluate their performance through iterative testing.
Minimize time and cost in device design iteration:
Implement agile design methodologies, advanced simulations and rapid prototyping, integrating early stakeholder feedback and optimizing the supply chain.
Identify and solve design problems early:
Implement simulations and risk analyses to anticipate usability, accessibility, or performance conflicts, involving potential users in the prototyping phase.
Obtain early feedback from users and stakeholders:
Implement rapid prototypes and iterative surveys to validate key assumptions and prioritize features with real value.
Explore and evaluate various design options in an agile manner:
Implement rapid prototypes (wireframes, mockups) and test them with users to iterate based on feedback.
Encourage experimentation and creativity in device design:
“Prototype innovative solutions, iterating designs based on feedback and technical feasibility analysis.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Agile Prototyping: Principles and Benefits.
- Tools and Technologies for Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC.
- Materials: Selection, Properties, and Considerations for Functional Prototypes.
- Design for Agile Manufacturing: DFM (Design for Manufacturing), Tolerances, and Finishes.
- Agile Methodologies in Prototyping: Scrum, Kanban.
- Iterative Testing: Design, Execution, and Results Analysis.
- Prototype Validation: Proof of Concept, User Testing, Performance Testing.
- Design Optimization Based on Test Feedback.
- Documentation of prototypes and manufacturing processes.
- Scalability: transition from prototype to production.
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- Introduction to Agile Hardware Design: Principles and Methodologies
- Fundamentals of Iterative Prototyping: Concepts, Benefits, and Challenges
- Modeling and Simulation Tools: CAD, CAE, and Virtual Prototyping Software
- Component and Material Selection: Design and Optimization Criteria
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, CNC, and Additive Manufacturing
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA): Considerations and Constraints
- Prototype Testing and Validation: Metrics, Functional and Performance Testing
- Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Failure Analysis, Feedback, and Redesign
- Change Management and Version Control: Tools and Best Practices
- Case Studies and Practical Applications of Agile Hardware Design
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- Introduction to Iterative Design: Principles, benefits, and workflow.
- Fundamentals of Agile Manufacturing: Methodologies and tools.
- 3D CAD Modeling Tools: Parametric design, surface modeling, and assembly.
- Simulation and Analysis: Virtual testing, FEA, and topology optimization.
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS), laser cutting, and CNC machining.
- Materials for Prototypes: Selection, properties, and manufacturing considerations.
- Optimization for Manufacturing: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Iteration and Refinement: Gathering feedback, analyzing results, and continuous improvement.
- Agile Project Management: Scrum, Kanban, and collaboration tools.
- Case Studies: Success stories in iterative design and agile manufacturing.
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- Introduction to Agile Design: Principles, values, and the Agile Manifesto.
- Agile Design Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean UX.
- Design Thinking: Creative process, empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
- Rapid Prototyping Tools: CAD software, 3D modeling, and simulation.
- Express Manufacturing: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, and other techniques.
- Material Selection for Prototypes: Properties, costs, and availability.
- Optimization for Manufacturing: Design for 3D Printing (DFAM).
- Prototype Testing and Validation: Metrics, user feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Design Iteration and Refinement: Feedback cycles, versions, and documentation.
- Presentation and Communication of Prototypes: Storytelling, Visualization, and Pitching.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Agile Prototyping: Principles and Benefits.
- Tools and Technologies for Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC.
- Materials: Selection, Properties, and Considerations for Functional Prototypes.
- Design for Agile Manufacturing: DFM (Design for Manufacturing), Tolerances, and Finishes.
- Agile Methodologies in Prototyping: Scrum, Kanban.
- Iterative Testing: Design, Execution, and Results Analysis.
- Prototype Validation: Proof of Concept, User Testing, Performance Testing.
- Design Optimization Based on Test Feedback.
- Documentation of prototypes and manufacturing processes.
- Scalability: transition from prototype to production.
‘
- Introduction to Agile Hardware Design: Principles and Methodologies
- Fundamentals of Iterative Prototyping: Concepts, Benefits, and Challenges
- Modeling and Simulation Tools: CAD, CAE, and Virtual Prototyping Software
- Component and Material Selection: Design and Optimization Criteria
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, CNC, and Additive Manufacturing
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA): Considerations and Constraints
- Prototype Testing and Validation: Metrics, Functional and Performance Testing
- Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Failure Analysis, Feedback, and Redesign
- Change Management and Version Control: Tools and Best Practices
- Case Studies and Practical Applications of Agile Hardware Design
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- Introduction to Iterative Design: Principles, benefits, and workflow.
- Fundamentals of Agile Manufacturing: Methodologies and tools.
- 3D CAD Modeling Tools: Parametric design, surface modeling, and assembly.
- Simulation and Analysis: Virtual testing, FEA, and topology optimization.
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS), laser cutting, and CNC machining.
- Materials for Prototypes: Selection, properties, and manufacturing considerations.
- Optimization for Manufacturing: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Iteration and Refinement: Gathering feedback, analyzing results, and continuous improvement.
- Agile Project Management: Scrum, Kanban, and collaboration tools.
- Case Studies: Success stories in iterative design and agile manufacturing.
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- Introduction to Agile Design: Principles, values, and the Agile Manifesto.
- Agile Design Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean UX.
- Design Thinking: Creative process, empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
- Rapid Prototyping Tools: CAD software, 3D modeling, and simulation.
- Express Manufacturing: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, and other techniques.
- Material Selection for Prototypes: Properties, costs, and availability.
- Optimization for Manufacturing: Design for 3D Printing (DFAM).
- Prototype Testing and Validation: Metrics, user feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Design Iteration and Refinement: Feedback cycles, versions, and documentation.
- Presentation and Communication of Prototypes: Storytelling, Visualization, and Pitching.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Agile Design: Agile Manifesto, principles, values.
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup.
- The Role of the Fab Lab: Origin, purpose, impact on innovation.
- Fab Lab Equipment and Tools: 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC milling machines.
- MVP Concept: Definition, characteristics, importance in development.
- MVP Creation Process: Hypothesis, experimentation, iteration.
- Design Thinking: Process, tools, application in agile design and Fab Labs.
- Rapid Prototyping: Techniques, materials, tools Digital.
- MVP Validation: Metrics, user feedback, pivots, and adjustments.
- Product Scaling: Transition from MVP to final product.
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- Agile Design Fundamentals: Agile Manifesto, Scrum, Kanban, Lean UX
- Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test
- Idea Generation and Brainstorming: Creative Techniques, Divergence and Convergence
- Wireframing and Sketching: Tools and Techniques for Representing Ideas
- Low-Fidelity Prototyping: Paper Prototypes, Basic Interactivity, Quick Testing
- High-Fidelity Prototyping: Digital Tools, Complex Interactions, Detailed Visualization
- Usability Testing: Evaluation Methods, User Feedback, Results-Based Iteration
- Prototyping Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, Marvel
- Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Feedback cycles, prototype refinement, adaptation to needs
- Prototype Presentation and Communication: Storytelling, design arguments, justification of decisions
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- Introduction to Iterative Design: Principles, Benefits, and Challenges
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Startup Applied to Prototyping
- CAD/CAM Design Tools: Selection, Use, and Optimization for Rapid Prototyping
- Materials for Prototyping: Plastics, Metals, Composites, and Their Relevant Properties
- 3D Printing: Technologies, Printing Parameters, and Post-Processing
- Laser Cutting and Engraving Techniques: Materials, Configurations, and Safety
- Basic CNC Machining: Milling, Turning, and Programming for Prototypes
- Electronics for Prototypes: Component Selection, Assembly, and Testing
- Prototype Validation and Testing: Metrics, Results Analysis, and Continuous Improvement
- Integrating User Feedback into the Iterative Design Cycle
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- Introduction to Iterative Design: Principles, Benefits, and Lifecycle
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup in the Context of Manufacturing
- Rapid Prototyping Tools: Selection According to Project Type
- 3D Modeling for Prototyping: CAD/CAM Software, Optimization for Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Technologies, Materials, and Applications
- Laser Cutting and Engraving: Materials, Precision, and Safety
- Basic CNC Machining: Milling, Turning, and Essential G-Code Programming
- Electronics for Prototyping: Arduino, Sensors, Actuators, and Basic Programming
- Testing and Prototype validation: metrics, failure analysis, and continuous improvement
Documentation and knowledge management: versions, change control, and collaboration
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Career opportunities
- Product Designer: Creating functional prototypes to evaluate and refine innovative ideas.
- Development Engineer: Developing hardware and software for the rapid creation of devices.
- Digital Fabricator: Operating additive manufacturing equipment (3D printers) and applying it to prototyping.
- Tech Entrepreneur: Launching new products based on rapid prototyping and market validation.
- Innovation Consultant: Advising companies on adopting rapid prototyping methodologies to accelerate product development.
- Researcher and Developer: Creating prototypes for the research and development of new technologies and applications.
- Educator/Trainer: Instructing courses and workshops on Rapid prototyping for industry and education.
Laboratory Technician: Management and maintenance of rapid prototyping equipment in research and development laboratories.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- From Idea to Prototype: Transform your concepts into functional models quickly, learning agile design and digital fabrication techniques.
- Essential Tools: Master 3D modeling, simulation, and basic programming software to create interactive prototypes.
- Early Validation: Learn to test and refine your designs with real users, minimizing risks and optimizing the feasibility of your project.
- Materials and Techniques: Experiment with various rapid prototyping options, from 3D printing to DIY electronics, adapting your approach to your budget and objectives.
- Effective Presentation: Communicate the value of Develop your prototype with clarity and persuasion, learning to create impactful demos and compelling presentations. Boost your innovation: create impactful prototypes in record time.
Testimonials
During a rapid device prototyping training course, I designed and built a working prototype of an automated irrigation system in just two days, using Arduino and low-cost components. This prototype not only met the initial requirements but also incorporated an intuitive user interface and allowed for remote monitoring via a mobile app, exceeding the project’s expectations.
“This course provided me with the tools and networking opportunities I needed to launch my marine biotechnology startup. I learned to identify market opportunities, develop a scalable business model, and access funding. Today, my company is experiencing rapid growth, creating jobs, and contributing to ocean sustainability.”
During the rapid device prototyping training, I designed and built a working prototype of an automated irrigation system with humidity sensors in just three days, exceeding the instructor’s expectations and receiving praise for the efficiency of the design and the clean execution.
During a rapid device prototyping training course, I designed and built a working prototype of an automated irrigation system in just three days, using Arduino, moisture sensors, and a water pump. The prototype exceeded initial expectations for water efficiency, and the design was praised for its simplicity and ease of implementation.
Frequently asked questions
Quickly create preliminary versions of a device to test and refine the design.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Quickly create preliminary versions of devices to test and refine the design.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Iterative Design: Principles, Benefits, and Lifecycle
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup in the Context of Manufacturing
- Rapid Prototyping Tools: Selection According to Project Type
- 3D Modeling for Prototyping: CAD/CAM Software, Optimization for Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Technologies, Materials, and Applications
- Laser Cutting and Engraving: Materials, Precision, and Safety
- Basic CNC Machining: Milling, Turning, and Essential G-Code Programming
- Electronics for Prototyping: Arduino, Sensors, Actuators, and Basic Programming
- Testing and Prototype validation: metrics, failure analysis, and continuous improvement
Documentation and knowledge management: versions, change control, and collaboration
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.