What We Can Do For You
Update An Existing Product
One
of
the
easiest
ways
to
increase
profits
and
grow
your
business
is
to
refresh
an
existing
product,
be
it
a
cosmetic
(visual)
upgrade
or
a
technological upgrade to improve your existing product range.
We
can
help
you
identify
opportunities
for
updating
your
products,
we
can
carry
out
a
Value
Engineering
(VE)
survey
and
suggest
cost
savings
to
maximise
profitability
by
taking
a
professional,
independent view of your existing products and production methods.
So,
to
conclude,
depending
on
what
you
want
to
achieve
and
how
much
you
want
to
spend,
we
can
offer
a
solution
from
a
simple
review
of
your
current
products
to
an
in-depth
audit
of
your
product
design and manufacturing process’.
As
we
are
independent
we
have
an
unbiased
view
and
can
see
things
from
a
different
prospective
-
maybe
one
you’ve
not
considered
before.
Concept Design
It
is
now
we
think
about
the
product,
the
materials,
the
tooling
and
production
options
in
order
to
find
the
best
solution
in
terms
of
form,
function and cost.
There are often two phases to this stage
1
.
A
broad
look
at
various
design
and
development
routes,
covering
a
wide
range
of
ideas
that
may
‘push
the
boundaries’
on
what
could be achieved.
2
.
A
more
detailed
look
at
the
most
suitable
options
taking
into
consideration cost, specification and timescales.
We
will
then
share
our
ideas
with
you
and
then
refine
the
options
down
to
one
solution
that
will
form
the
basis
of
the
final
product
design.
We
can
then
present
the
concept
design
in
sketch
form,
as
3D
CAD
models or a 3D printed models as required.
Prototypes & Testing
Prototyping
and
testing
are
essential
parts
of
the
process,
they
ensure
that your new product is ready for tooling and production.
Prototypes
can
take
many
forms,
ranging
from
functional
test
rigs
to
a
fully featured one-off product.
We
can
advise
on
the
best
form
of
prototype
for
you
product
and
choose the most cost effective methods to make the parts you need.
We
can
also
suggest
test
labs
to
help
with
the
testing
of
your
prototypes
to
ensure
that
your
product
will
function
as
you
expect
and
meet
the
needs
of
your
customers,
as
well
as
meeting
all
relevant
standards and safety requirements.
We'll
also
make
sure
they
are
economical
and
ecological
to
manufacture.
Finally,
we
can
work
with
you
and
any
3rd
party
vendors
to
guide
you
and your product successfully through the process.
Research
Researching
what
is
currently
on
the
market
-
your
competitors
-
can
be
a
great
asset
and
can
expose
any
technical
and
legal
issues
that
may affect your product.
When
designing
any
new
product,
we
consider
a
wide
range
of
issues
such
as
its
position
in
the
marketplace
and
how
best
to
add
value
and
unique selling points.
We
will
also
look
into
your
branding
to
ensure
that
any
new
product
is
identifiable as part of your range.
We
will
also
investigate
production
methods
and
servicing
issues
and
come up with product design that benefits your business.
We
will
strive
make
your
product
look
fresh,
stylish
and
current
whilst
at the same time keeping the design as simple as possible.
Development
We
want
to
make
sure
that
your
product
is
not
only
great
to
look
at
and
a
pleasure
to
use,
but
also
fit
for
purpose
and
economical
to
manufacture and assemble.
The
next
stage
focuses
on
the
technical
and
design
details
that
will
define your finished product.
We
will
make
sure
that
the
design
works,
will
be
economical
to
make,
will
be
fit
for
purpose,
will
be
easy
to
use
and
service
and
not
to
mention look great.
Ofcourse,
this
is
often
the
longest
and
most
involved
stage
of
the
process
and
can
take
days,
several
weeks
or
months
to
complete,
depending upon the complexity of your project.
All
our
detailed
technical
design
is
completed
using
SolidWorks
(our
3D
CAD
software)
and
development
models
are
often
built
during
this
stage
to
check
form,
function
and
ease
of
use.
The
result
is
a
detailed
design that is ready to prototype.
Tooling & Manufacture
We
can
generate
all
the
data
you
need
to
manufacture
your
product,
and can also design tooling in-house if required.
We
can
help
you
find
the
best
suppliers,
offering
the
best
quality
at
the right price and agreeable time scales.
This can make a huge difference to the project's profitability.
We
have
been
helping
our
clients
manufacture
products
for
over
thirty
years,
so
are
well
versed
to
advise
you
on
the
right
materials,
the
right
processes
and
the
right
suppliers
(both
in
the
UK
and
overseas).
We
can
help
you
choose
the
best
approach
for
your
projected
production volumes and target market.
We
always
encourage
identifying
prospective
suppliers
as
early
as
possible
in
the
design
process
so
that
they
can
contribute
their
expertise as part of the design team.
This
will
help
ensure
quality
and
minimise
lead
times,
both
of
which
can have a significant impact on your profitability.
New Product Development
We can help guide you through the new product development process,
help you maximize profits and help you avoid costly mistakes.
New product development is much more than just design and
innovation. it’s also about marketing, research, finance and planning.
We consider all aspects when tackling a new product development.
We have over 30 years experience in helping clients bring new products
to market and we can help you through this complex process.
from researching the competition to sourcing components and vendors
as well as projecting lead times and costs.
The product development process is made up of a number of stages,
some which can be tackles concurrently, others which need to be done
sequentially. Some projects will use all the stages, and some only a few.
We will discuss with you your specific requirements and lay out a plan
of action.