Developing successful test systems and procedures is a critical component of product design. Good test system design leads to designs that meet requirements, reliable schedules, and smooth production ramps. Including… Read More
As we get ready to bid 2022 farewell, we reflect on 5 market trends driving engineering design development into the future. One of the truly great pleasures of working at… Read More
Imagine that you have an innovative idea for a new product but need confirmation that your idea has real market potential to secure funding or executive buy-in. Can it be… Read More
Full system product development refers to the ability to design an entire product. This can include mechanical, electrical, firmware, algorithm and control systems, and, when transferring to manufacturing, quality engineering… Read More
Often, when engineering a design, you may be faced with having to decide between using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts versus designing new, custom parts for the design. Do you “make”… Read More
Have you ever wondered what key elements can add some of the most important value to your product development project? This question has come up many times in the 17+… Read More
Power management is an important concern when dealing with small, battery-powered devices such as sensors or wearables. The successful design of low-power devices requires a concerted team effort between the… Read More
After a second full year of the pandemic, supply chains for numerous goods, components, and materials continue to be in crisis. The importing companies of the Port of Los Angeles,… Read More
Sealing is challenging and important Whether it’s a waterproof wearable electronic device, a chemical bottle, hydraulic lines in automotive brakes, or the hull of a wooden boat, sealed assemblies are… Read More
Transforming your mechanical CAD designs into real and tangible parts is one of the most rewarding feelings as an engineer. However, a lot of things can go wrong during this… Read More
Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking
Software: Full feature implementationHardware: Prototype 2 units with production-representative materials and processes
Quality: Build Quality PlanSoftware: Core functionality implementationHardware: Prototype 1 units with rapid prototyped components
Quality: Critical manufacturing process identificationSoftware: Architecture design: block, sequence and state diagramsHardware: Major Component definition & Proof of Concept subsystems build
Quality: Design for Manufacturing tradeoffs evaluation