Most people don’t have a good understanding of all the steps and requirements of creating a new product and bringing it from idea to prototype. In specific industries and sectors such a medical device and equipment manufacturing, automotive parts and in the energy sectors, there are a myriad of regulations and requirements that go hand in hand with product development.
In California, there is a booming industry in the development of new and innovative technology in these fields. This includes new startup companies with new ideas for medical devices, new options in increasing the efficiency in automobiles or new technology and equipment used in alternative energy sources.
All of these industries turn to mechanical engineering companies that specialize in product development to provide the technical assistance they need. This is done for several reasons and understand why it is done through consultants and contractors rather than in-house is important.
Specialized Experience
By tapping into the experience of a company offering product development services in those specialized and highly regulated industries, the experience of the contractor becomes a cost and time-saving consideration.
However, in addition to this, it also allows your in-house design team to work with experts that have worked on similar types of projects in the past. This experience is invaluable not only in streamlining the process but also in avoiding mistakes that can cost time and push the expected prototype delivery date back weeks or even months.
Lowers Costs
A company that specializes in designing and developing products for their clients will utilize the latest in technology. This will allow this company to complete 3D CAD modeling, complete technical drawings, product photorealistic renderings for pre-marketing and investor recruitment as well complete full virtual testing and analysis.
They will also be able to render 3D printing models of basic components or more elaborate devices. A few of these California companies are then able to turn the design into the prototype through state of the art CNC machining and device assembly services.
Increases In-House Efficiency
With a trusted company handling these tasks, your in-house team can focus on marketing, validation and other requirements to get the prototype to pass necessary tests and into final production.
Allowing your in-house team to work on what they do best while the development company provides the support and services needed boosts efficiency and creates a very positive experience throughout the design and development phase.