Typical Procedure
Plan
Non-Disclosure Agreements signed if required
Initial project review meeting
Prepare and present Project Proposal including:
Summary
Required input information
Procedure
Cost
Schedule
Terms and conditions
Design Foundation
CAD model input data, organize layout
Project review to confirm input-based CAD model
Include human factors
Integrate features and structures
Establish constraints, parameters, and form-factors
Preliminary mechanical design
Establish primary structures
Establish general enclosure volumes
Develop part mates
Establish optimal parting lines for manufacturing
Introduce fastening and assembly methods
Industrial design
Explore styling concepts supporting the mechanical design
Create different variations of the styling concepts
Include logos and branding in styling concepts
Computer render photo real images of concepts
Project review meeting
Update concepts per review feedback
Project review to obtain final styling concept
Final mechanical engineering
Update CAD layout to include final styling concept details
Integrate and simplify part features
Optimize parts for Design for Manufacturing
Check CAD layout for accuracy and completeness
Produce orthographic production part drawings
Provide part CAD data files for production use
Produce assembly drawings and Bills of Materials
Assist in prototype procurement
Check prototype parts for form, fit, and function
Non-Disclosure Agreements signed if required
Initial project review meeting
Prepare and present Project Proposal including:
Summary
Required input information
Procedure
Cost
Schedule
Terms and conditions
Design Foundation
CAD model input data, organize layout
Project review to confirm input-based CAD model
Include human factors
Integrate features and structures
Establish constraints, parameters, and form-factors
Preliminary mechanical design
Establish primary structures
Establish general enclosure volumes
Develop part mates
Establish optimal parting lines for manufacturing
Introduce fastening and assembly methods
Industrial design
Explore styling concepts supporting the mechanical design
Create different variations of the styling concepts
Include logos and branding in styling concepts
Computer render photo real images of concepts
Project review meeting
Update concepts per review feedback
Project review to obtain final styling concept
Final mechanical engineering
Update CAD layout to include final styling concept details
Integrate and simplify part features
Optimize parts for Design for Manufacturing
Check CAD layout for accuracy and completeness
Produce orthographic production part drawings
Provide part CAD data files for production use
Produce assembly drawings and Bills of Materials
Assist in prototype procurement
Check prototype parts for form, fit, and function
