Design Process

Phase 1-Concept

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT – INDUSTRIAL DESIGN / ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineering and industrial design are fused together to create a robust concept.

•  Design project plan, schedule, and budget. (Release date - Targeted exhibitions or shows)

• Architecture development:

  • Key functional requirements

  • Operating environment

  • Target market

  • Human factors

  • Cost

  • Aesthetics

  • Company values/branding

  • Thermal, structural and tolerance analysis

Phase 2-Prototype

PROTOTYPE / PROTOTYPE VALIDATION

Detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of all parts using prototype fabrication processes.

• Detailed mechanical engineering and design of all custom assemblies and parts

  • Tolerance analysis

  • Interface with electrical design

  • Coordinate domestic suppliers

  • Quoting and purchasing management

  • Custom test plan:

    • Shock and vibration

    • Thermal testing

    • EMI/RFI

    • Conducted emissions

    • ESD

    • Functional testing

      - Safety evaluation (UL, CE, CUL, etc.)

    • In-house 3D printing

    • Electrical and software engineering support

Phase 3-Production Prototype

PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE

Create assemblies and parts using production processes and tooling

• Revise design based on prototype evaluation outcome

• Coordinate overseas suppliers

• Custom test plan

• First Article Reports

Phase 4-Production

• Produce and ship product in volume

•  On-site visits to overseas suppliers

• Coordinate shipping methods

• Final project review