Prototyping for Design and Engineering Validation
Accelerate your product development journey. Rapid prototyping can significantly enhance the development process and minimize risks.
A Key Tool in Achieving Seamless Design for Manufacturability
Product validation testing is vital during the product development process. First, an engineering prototype is built. It’s a series of parts created by assembling design and engineering to represent the final product.
These prototypes are made using rapid prototyping techniques and are super precise. Rigorous testing is performed to ensure product design, engineering, and manufacturability.
Prototype Engineering Maximize Mass Production Efficiency
Prototype engineering involves the creation of initial models that serve as the testing ground for final products.
These prototypes enable engineers and manufacturers to identify potential flaws. And optimize production methods before scaling up for mass production.
Companies can streamline their manufacturing processes by investing time and resources into thorough prototype development. This upfront effort helps identify and address issues early on.
It reduces costly modifications and delays once production is in full swing.
Moreover, prototypes allow for the optimization of materials, machinery, and production techniques. And ensuring that every step of the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible.
TDB Tech is Your Soul Partner for Product Design and Engineering Validation
We stand out as your ultimate partner for product design and engineering validation for several compelling reasons:
- A team of experienced engineers and designers who have worked on various projects.
- Utilizes CNC precision machining, injection molding, and rapid tooling for prototype production.
- Offers CAD design review services to ensure compliance with production requirements.
- Provides guidance on component design based on material, process, and accuracy considerations.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving potential production issues, resulting in time and cost savings.
Engineering Validation Testing Process
Validation is a process that tests a product’s performance, design, and quality. It involves development, prototyping, and manufacturing to ensure mass production can meet requirements.
Engineering Verification Tests (EVT)
Validation is a process that tests a product’s performance, design, and quality. It involves development, prototyping, and manufacturing to ensure mass production can meet requirements.
- Usually, 20-50 pieces are tested.
- Parts must meet mechanical and material standards.
- Precise tolerances are checked.
- Identify process or design defects.
- Basic tests for power, heat, and EMI are done.
- Further modification process
- A second EVT is done after changes.
Design Validation Testing (DVT)
DVT is a testing process to confirm the product’s certifications, industry standards, and specifications.
- Test around 50-200 units.
- Use parts from molds or pre-production.
- Confirm chemical and environmental compliance.
- Conduct reliability tests
- Check for certifications (UL, RoHS, FCC, CE,) in various regions.
- Quickly address failures.
- Rapid product failure analysis and correction
- Optimize production timing.
Production Validation Testing (PVT)
PVT is the initial trial run to find any issues in each production stage and improve efficiency.
- More than 500 products are made for potential sale.
- Tooling starts without modifications.
- Mass production factors like yield, time, and cost are validated.
- Assembly is optimized through Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures are developed and performed.