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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:

Phase One - Product Definition
Research current and future marketplace
Define features and design parameters
Initial Industrial design concepts and studies
Fabricate proof of concept models
Develop strategic plan for product with competitive market analyses
Assess Financial, technical, patent, and timing for product launch
Phase Two - Conceptual Design and Development
Define product specification that includes engineering and agency requirements
Perform human factor studies
Creat ID model and control documentation
Develop conceptual layout with bill of materials
Fabricate functional breadboards to validate performance
Update financial cost analysis
Phase Three - Product Engineering
Complete detailed layout
Complete engineering analysis and testing
Perform manufacturing process review
Initiate agency approvals
Design, quality, manufacturing reviews
Complete detail part design
Phase Four - Prototypes and Testing
Fabricate prototypes
Perform design verification testing on prototypes
Agency review and submissions
Update financial cost analysis
Phase Five - Pre-Production
Begin tooling and pre-production release
Manage review and revisions during phase
Perform design verification testing on pre-production units
Complete documentation package
Support product launch



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