Our Product Development Process
Every hardware project carries risk. Our process exists to spend the least money discovering the most problems — earliest possible.
Concept
Requirements, use cases, constraints and target cost captured in a written project brief.
Product Design
Industrial design, form studies, CMF direction and appearance models.
Engineering
Mechanical CAD, electronics integration and system-level design.
Prototype
Functional and appearance prototypes for design validation (EVT/DVT).
DFM
Design-for-manufacturing review, material selection and cost-down.
Tooling / CNC
Mold engineering, tool build supervision, or precision CNC production.
Mass Production
Pilot runs, process validation and scaled molding/assembly production.
Assembly & Testing
Final assembly, functional test, packaging and QC inspection.
Delivery
Inspection reports, documentation handover and logistics coordination.
Stage Gates, Not Surprises
- Each stage ends with documented outputs and a go / adjust / stop decision
- You approve every tooling and production commitment in writing before it happens
- Weekly engineering status with visible files: CAD revisions, samples, reports
- Cost and schedule risks surfaced with options as soon as they appear
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full concept-to-production program take?
A typical consumer electronics program takes 4–9 months from design start to first shipment, depending on complexity, prototype cycles and tooling scope. Many clients run only part of the chain.
Can we join the process at a later stage?
Yes — projects frequently start at DFM, prototyping or tooling when upstream design already exists. We begin with an intake review of your current data.
Who owns the design files?
The client owns all project IP and deliverables — CAD, drawings, documentation — delivered at each stage gate, not held hostage to the final milestone.