Design Process

Phase 1

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 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

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

Production

  • Request for Quotes

  • All production assembly master files locked with revision control

  • Release all production master files which include:

    • Master CAD

    • Master drawings

    • SAP systems setup

  • Bidding process

  • Vendors selected

  • Produce and ship product in volume

  •  On-site visits to overseas suppliers

  • Coordinate shipping methods

  • Final project review

  • Monitor and evaluate flaws and revise and track all changes