Our approach and capabilities

In the Discovery phase, we focus on understanding the broader market and business context, identifying the most suitable technologies and emerging trends. This phase often begins with in-depth market landscaping to ensure we align with your aspirations and evaluate the risk-reward balance. Where necessary, we delve into fundamental technology development and mathematical modelling, exploring the art of the possible to push the boundaries of innovation. Comprehensive technical risk assessments follow, addressing potential challenges early and validating feasibility. Finally, we create an outline business case, providing a strategic framework for informed investment decisions, fully aligned with your objectives and the big picture.

In Concept Development, we establish a clear vision by capturing and agreeing verifiable requirements, ensuring we focus on what truly matters for your project’s success. We create a robust system architecture with input from all relevant disciplines, aligning the design with your priorities. Multiple concepts are generated and refined through rigorous assessment, stress-testing verifiable requirements to mitigate risks before committing significant resources. Visual illustrations and drawings aid in concept visualisation, while an outline test plan and risk register address key challenges. A preliminary costed Bill of Materials (BOM) is developed, and the most viable concept(s) are selected, ensuring they are ready to advance confidently into the next phase.

The Detailed Design phase is a focused engineering and science effort to develop the product, process, or technology towards meeting the agreed requirements. Progress is driven through iteration, review, and prototyping. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is conducted to identify and address potential issues early. Alpha and beta prototypes are developed and refined using Design for Excellence (DFx) principles, incorporating critical feedback from the supply chain and manufacturing teams. Manufacturing processes are established, suppliers qualified, and iterative user testing performed to confirm the design. Verification test planning is completed, culminating in a design freeze that ensures the product meets its intended form, function, and performance.

In the Design Verification phase, we demonstrate that the product meets the agreed requirements with the required level of confidence. This is achieved through a layered approach, building evidence from individual components to the complete product. Comprehensive testing is defined through comprehensive test protocols and conducted to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards where applicable, as well as to meet specified maintainability and reliability criteria. We rigorously review test results, addressing any failures and implementing corrective actions under formal design control procedures. Customer validation activities confirm alignment with your needs and expectations. Finally, we compile the technical file, thoroughly documenting and tracing the requirements to the verification activities to ensure full compliance, readiness for launch, and confidence in the product’s performance.