Patrick Industries Launches Digital Design Studio to Cut Prototyping Costs
Event summary
- Patrick Industries debuted The Experience, a digital design studio on March 26, 2026.
- The studio features a 50' x 14' LED screen with 1.2mm pixel pitch for full-scale product visualization.
- The Experience reduces prototyping costs and accelerates design cycles for RV, marine, and powersports industries.
- Patrick introduced Digital Twin technology to create accurate 3D virtual replicas of physical materials.
The big picture
Patrick Industries' digital design studio launch reflects the broader industry shift toward virtual prototyping and collaborative design platforms. As manufacturing sectors increasingly adopt digital-first approaches, this move positions Patrick as a potential leader in design efficiency innovation. The studio's capabilities could become a key differentiator in winning and retaining OEM customers across multiple recreational markets.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly OEMs in target industries will integrate The Experience into their design processes.
- Cost Savings
- Whether the reduced prototyping costs will translate to meaningful savings for customers.
- Competitive Response
- The pace at which competitors develop similar digital design capabilities.
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