Our Approach

Following a structured 6 step development process

Starting with “our understanding of your problem” we work closely together with your organisation. From first focus and idea through to development and start up of production.

STEP 1

Opportunity Definition & Focus

• Analysis of the customers project, incl. background, objectives, deliverables timing, etc.
• Agreement on our role in the project; where does Verhoeven Ontwerpburo has real added value
• Understanding of the customers problem and how we can help
• Definition on what on what is in scope and what is out of scope

STEP 2

Concept creation

Definition of the problem
Find inspiration and Generate ideas/solutions
Selection of ideas and checking if the idea solves the development challenge
Fast prototyping and global testing
Conclusions and Go / no go

STEP 3

Proof of principle

Definition of key product requirements (initial product specification)
Turning the concept into a 3D (technical) design
Feasibility checks on important functionalities
Finalisation of the technical concept
Preparation of high end mock ups and prototypes (Functional Mock ups)
Detailed functional testing on lab scale and with end users
Taking the key learnings and agree on how/what to improve

STEP 4

Detailed design

Updated product specification
Bring the design to its final level (based on FuMo results)
Apply the principles of design for manufacturing and assembly
Perform simulations on critical product functionalities (eg. FEA’s, etc.)
Perform Design FMEA and definition of mitigation actions

STEP 5

Pilot manufacture & design verification

Updated product specification and validation program
Updated 3D CAD model including mitigations from Design FMEA
Perform FEA’s, tolerance studies, mold flows, etc.
Preparation of 2D/3D files for quotations
Guide/support pilot tool making and validation of parts and assemblies
Review parts, assemblies until full validation
Perform Design FMEA and definition of mitigation actions

STEP 6

Industrialization support

Updated product specification and validation program
Support the tender process to select suppliers
Updated 2D/3D files, based on outcome of pilot manufacturing (and design FMEA)
Guide/support production tool making and adjustments (FOT, SOT, etc.)
Review parts, assemblies until full validation
Release of 2D/3D files

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