Professional Documents
Culture Documents
( Ideas to Reality )
Sridhar Ponugupati
Blaze Automation
Completion
PRODUCT
Step 1 has it been done? Step 2 can it be done? Step 3 can I do it? Step 4 what do people want? Step 5 getting it on paper Step 6 show me the money ! Step 7 is my idea worth protecting ? Step 8 who will make my prototype ? Step 9 do I sell direct ? Step 10 testing times Step 11 the final product ? Step 12 Show me the money ! ( Investors ) Step 13 Marketing Strategy ? Step 14 Organization setup
Development Cycle
Concept Research Circuit Design Packaging & Printed Circuit Design
Prototyping or Trial Production
Design Review
Documentation
Agency Compliance
Concept
Idea for a new product, A variation on an existing product, The identification of a need for an undefined product
Research
Research is to drive realisation of Concept by Identifying Technology Finding Methods People/Company Producing
Circuit Design
Creation of Schematic Diagram BOM generation Prototyping the functional blocks Final Integration
Design Review
Evaluation of Prototype for Function Appearance Built- cost reduction / optimisation possible enhancements to exceed the original goals even marginally
Documentation
Concept HLDD ( High Level Design Documentation) Circuit diagrams with functional explanation Schematics and PCB designs Parts List / BOM with pricing Sources of procurement Mechanical Drawings of the Enclosure Mould usage documentation Assembly line documentation Assembly process and Time Lines Product Packaging ( Cushions etc.. )
Goal is to Document complete Life cycle and Production process for enabling any EMS provider to manufacture the product.
Agency Compliance
Agency compliance may be required by law. For product liability insurance coverage. Agency compliance can cost several thousand dollars per agency Can add months of time to accomplish. It is not to be taken lightly or left as an afterthought.
Follow up
The manufacturing facility experience, The product support data, The user responses, Review for the purpose of steering future designs and marketing. Don't forget this crucial step on the road to improved quality, value, and often lower cost.