Category: Prototype

The first prototype passes inspection cleanly. Dimensions meet the drawing. The assembly fits. Production is approved. By unit 500, a...

Many product development programs do not fail at the start of manufacturing. They fail much earlier when prototype validation creates...

Most product development delays do not begin in production. They begin much earlier when engineering teams validate designs through disconnected...

Selecting a prototype and tooling partner is often viewed as a procurement decision. In reality, it is one of the...

Autonomous vehicle programs rarely fail because a prototype cannot be produced. More often, challenges emerge because validation fails to reflect...

Automotive lighting programs don’t necessarily fail during the design phase. They fail during transition. A lighting assembly may pass early...