The scope of the ideation phase is determined by the complexity of the product. Complex products require significant work. Less complex products my be completed quickly
Engineering Development
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design
Software Development
Creation of product Technical Data Package- The TDP is normally done in Solid Works
Production Analysis
Select vendors for manufacturing. In some cases we conduct factory audits for clients to determine manufacturing capability.
Determine equipment needed for production
Determine hard tooling requirements and cost for development of these tools
Calculate cost of materials and purchase parts to build product
Estimate labor required to make product
Provide cost analysis to customer
Establish quality performance standards
Determine harmonizing code and duty
Calculate cube and weight for shipping analysis
Determine regulatory approval process e.g. UL. FDA, Energy Star, etc.
Conduct material analysis, e.g. type of plastic to be used, grade of steel or aluminum,
Proof of concept demonstration
Build prototype
Test prototype to determine what works and what does not work
Make changes to design based on testing
Tooling Production
Design plastic injection mold tooling
Design Rotational mold tooling
Design casting tooling
Design stamping tooling
Machine components for tooling production
Produce tooling as required
Prepare operators instructions and literature
Develop packaging
Establish process for Engineering Change Control
On-site production readiness review
First Article Production
Build sufficient units for real world testing
Verify product against required standards
Modify design based on lessons learned
Manufacturing
Set up manufacturing production line
Establish assembly guidelines
Print users manuals and instruction sheets
Make Packaging
Conduct first article evaluation
Make modification as necessary based on testing
Shipping
Ship goods to from factory to fulfillment or distribution center
Fulfillment
Ship goods on behalf of customer to buyers
Sales
Responsibility of Markus Group clients
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