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      • Procure And Inspect Parts
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      • Verify Part Function Specs
      • Design For Manufacture
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      • Stress, Thermal, Flow
      • Failure Mode Assessment
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      • Refine Quality Specifications
      • Manufacturing Instructions
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      THINGS WE DO

      DESIGN STRATEGY
      • Design Strategy
      • Requirements Review
      • Risk Assessment
      • Brand Design
      • Portfolio Planning
      • Product/Market Test Plan
      • Competitive Analysis
      • Pitch Deck Support
      • Demo Model Specifications
      INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

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      User Interaction Design
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      Human Factors, Ergonomics
      Labelling, Aesthetics, Color
      Models, Renders, Videos
      Graphics And Packaging Design
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      ELECTRONICS DESIGN

      Electronic Circuits Design
      CCA Circuit Board Design
      Power, FPGA And Radio Design
      Sensor/Motor/Control Design
      Connected Product Design
      Camera, Audio, Display, Keys
      Design Specifications
      Regulatory Documentation

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      Communication Protocols
      Smartphone App Integration
      Sensor And Data Integration
      Software Specifications
      Controlled Code Releases
      Regulatory Documentation

      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

      3D CAD Structure Design
      Part And Material Selection
      Structure/Mechanism Design
      Analysis, Simulation Models
      Reverse Engineering
      Manufacture Feasibility

      PARTS SUPPLY

      Find Unique Part Suppliers
      Supply Strategy Planning
      Qualify Suppliers And CM
      Assist Part Supplier Selection

      TRANSFER TO MANUFACTURING

      Design Transfer, Revisions
      Verify Manufactured Product
      Manage Document Revisions
      Part/Product Number/Cost

      MODELS AND PROTOTYPE BUILDS

      Procure And Inspect Parts
      Rapid Prototype Custom Parts
      Verify Part Function Specs
      Design For Manufacture Check
      Build Test Interfaces
      Build Bench Models To Test
      Build ‘Production Intent’ Units

      EVALUATION AND TEST

      Product/User/Market Test Plan
      Model And Prototype Testing
      3rd Party Test Coordination
      Stress, Thermal, Flow Analysis
      Failure Mode Risk Assessment
      Feature And Functions De-Bug
      Refine Quality Specifications
      Manufacturing Instructions
      QMS Regulatory Documents

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