Insights
Types of prototype: what, when, how and why?
When you’ve got a concept that you want to build and sell, you’ll hear talk of development phases, proofs of concept, various types of prototype or demo and alpha testing. For
Why is compliance not embraced?
Compliance gets a bad press. There’s something about the regulatory hurdles required to obtain a CE marking or FCC approval that recalls the drudgery of tedious homework assignments, while the legal
DCS vs CMS vs digital twin
Digital twin is a regular topic of discussion, but it can mean different things to different people. Digital twin prototyping (DTP) is essentially simulation. For preventative maintenance, we want to look
Why use the DFX process?
The design for X process (DFX) is one of the cornerstones of productisation. For fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), DFX is largely concerned with cost – either directly or indirectly. Design for
When should you start thinking about design for cost?
Having a product that is competitive in the marketplace is a multifaceted challenge. Industrial design plays a huge part, as does marketing. Both of these areas are usually constrained by cost
How to integrate compliance into the design process
Integrating compliance at the early stages of your process minimises cost and impact. It can often make design decisions easier and result in a better product and a smoother running project.
