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Each program is tailored to your specific goals, needs and objectives. The outline
below is typical of the steps and phases used to develop a new product
or cost reduce an existing product. Time and cost will vary based
on the magnitude and needs of the program. This outline is for a
comprehensive program which takes a product from inception right
up to initial production.
| PHASE 1: Design Development |
| 1.1 |
Program Review & Objectives Work Session - Design Criteria List |
1 Day |
| 1.2 |
Design Research / Review of Competitive Market or Products |
0.5 Wks |
| 1.3 |
Product Design Concepts |
1.5 Wks |
| 1.4 |
Design Refinement - Product Concept Renderings |
0.5 Wks |
| 1.5 |
Model Making Drawings / Preliminary Engineering |
2.0 Wks |
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4.5 Wks |
| PHASE 2: Prototype Model |
| 2.1 |
Non-working Mock-up Model (Option A) |
1.5 Wks |
| 2.1 |
Functional Working Model (Option B) |
3.0 Wks |
| 2.2 |
Evaluation by Your Management / Marketing Team |
1.0 Wks |
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5.5 Wks |
| PHASE 3: Finalization & Production |
| 3.1 |
Design Finalization |
0.5 Wks |
| 3.2 |
Production Drawings |
2.5 Wks |
| 3.3 |
Vendor Sourcing |
1.0 Wks |
| 3.4 |
Production Coordination |
2.0 Wks |
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6.0 Wks |
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TOTAL |
16.0 Wks |
Note: In about 3 to 4 months you can have a new product developed, ready for production
and or presentation at your industry trade show. Costs will be estimated
based on the type of product and the magnitude of the program. Electronics,
mechanical engineering, multiple models, market research (focus
groups) and other disciplines can be integrated into the program.
This outline is for the functional design and housing for a typical
product. A proposal defining your specific needs is necessary to
provide accurate cost estimates. There is no cost or obligation
for us to provide a written proposal.
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