Research
In the process of creating a product there are
several stages: concept design, analysis, research,
development, product image, manufacturing, etc. We consider
the research phase one of the most important, if not the most
important. During the creation process, a great number of
questions arise. With the concept design and the primary
sketches, we may feel exultant, our concept design may be
surprising and therefore we believe it will be a successful
product, yet there are still unknown variables. We need to do
exhaustive analysis and research of fabrication processes,
materials, specifications, technical features, cost prices,
operational cost, patent information…
There are so many processes to control for the product to be
successful that the initial adrenaline rush from the concept
design phase can turn into disillusion. Naturally, in the
research stage we will find out that not everything is
possible or with acceptable/affordable costs. We will get a
lot of information about materials, alloys and even their
production processes. Do we need a 5 axis CNC machine or is it
enough with 3 axes? How much does it cost to produce with one
or the other? Is it more profitable to work on the 5 axis one
with a more expensive process, in order to gain some valuable
time that will allow us to launch the product early? Will we
use 1K, 3K, 12K fibre? With prepeg technology or manually
impregnated? And the moulds, how much are they? In what
material should we make the mould, how many units can be
produced with each material?
There is a significant number of questions and a myriad of
answers, engineers, manufacturers, qualities, material
suppliers, brands of tube sets, fibres… there is so much
information to gather that the research process becomes one of
the most important. Your departments will progress a lot, and
if they receive the most complete information at the right
moment, they will progress in the right direction and avoid
undesired results. Gathering all this information can cost you
a lot of time and money but you can also avoid some headaches
and have an opportunity to get a top quality product, within
your expectations and fulfill all specifications and
requirements.
The research process is often invaluable and offer you the
possibility to grow as a professional. The more and better
information you receive, the more you will learn and in the
future you will have to invest less in research. Pure logic.
We carry out the research process to offer the best and most
complete information.
Materials, engineers, manufacturers and a complete cost
assessment for each different process.
We look for the best partners so that everything you need to
outsource is top quality and the whole process benefits from
it, so that everything is under control.
We offer various options to choose from, we will inform you
and give our opinion about each company or process so you can
make the best decision, but the decision is always yours.
Under no circumstances we will put pressure on you to contract
any service you are not interested in.
