Product development timeline
Feasibility
study
- Solution research
- Product Specification
- Component selection
- Early industrial Design
- Cost estimate
Proof of concept
“Work like” prototypes using development kits
Early customer feedback
PROVE CORE TECHNOLOGIES
2 – 3 months
Engineering
Validation
- Detailed engineering
- Industrial Design
- Electronics development
- Embedded firmware
- Mechanical design
Engineering samples using rapid prototyping, 10–50 pcs
Customer Beta testing
Pre-compliance testing
Second iteration, if needed
EVT
ENGINEERING SAMPLES MEET SPECS
5 – 6 months
Design
Validation
- Select Manufacturer (CM)
- Design for Manufacturing
- CMF (Color, Materials, Finishing)
- Electronics design ECO
- Firmware / Software finalization
- DFM for Mechanical parts
Tooling for Mechanical parts
CM does product prototyping using tooling, 50–100
units
Compliance tests (FCC, UL, CE)
Deliver samples to beta testers
DVT
PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLES READY
4 – 5 months
Production
Validation
- Supply chain optimization
- Final tooling for all parts
- Prepare Functional tests
- Create test jigs
- Fault and yield review
- Order parts for first batch
Setup manufacturing process
CM applies mass-production techniques, 500–1000+ units
Final compliance tests
Deliver product to early backers
PVT
PRODUCTION PROCESS VALIDATED
3 – 4 months