Custom Design Process

Activities:

• Detailed technical consultations (voltage, environmental specs, compliance needs)

• Material & component feasibility analysis

• Budget & timeline alignment

Deliverables:

• Formal project scope document (approved by both teams)

Why It Matters:

• Avoids costly mid-project pivots by locking in specs early.

Activities:

• 3D CAD modeling & thermal simulations

• Functional prototype assembly

• Lab testing (EMI, drop/shock, ingress protection)

Deliverables:

• Working prototype + test reports

• Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) feedback

Why It Matters: 

• Identifies flaws before tooling investment.

Activities:

• Pre-certification testing (FCC/CE/UL/etc.)

• Environmental stress testing (temperature, humidity, vibration)

Deliverables:

• Certification roadmap (with estimated timelines)

Why It Matters: 

• Prevents delays from last-minute compliance failures.

Activities:

• Small-batch assembly (50–100 units)

• Real-world field testing (partner sites or controlled environments)

• Refinement based on feedback (component swaps, firmware tweaks)

Deliverables:

• Pilot units for client validation+ performance reports

• Finalized Bill of Materials (BOM)

Why It Matters:

• Catches scalability issues (e.g., yield rate problems) before full ramp-up.

• Validates supply chain—no last-minute component shortages.

Activities:

• Tooling finalization (molds, jigs, automated test fixtures)

• Lean manufacturing setup (QC checkpoints at every stage)

• Logistics coordination (inventory hubs, Just-In-Time delivery options)

Deliverables:

• First production run with full documentation (assembly guides, QC logs)

• Scalability roadmap (e.g., capacity to ramp from 1K to 50K units/month)

Why It Matters:

• Proves we can scale without quality drops—critical for enterprise buyers.

• Offers flexibility (e.g., support for regionalized production).

Activities:

• Obsolescence management (component lifecycle monitoring, redesign alerts)

• Failure analysis & root-cause fixes (RMA process integration)

• Firmware/software updates (security patches, feature upgrades)

Deliverables:

• 5-year+ product support guarantee (extendable)

• EOL (End-of-Life) notifications 12+ months in advance

Why It Matters:

• Reduces long-term TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)—no surprise replacement costs.

• Strengthens partnerships—clients return for Gen 2 designs.