The technical staff at ColorLink® is uniquely qualified to assist you in identifying a cost-effective, production solution for your polarization control situation. We are familiar with the phased product development approach now so widely used. From the Conceptual phase, to Technical Feasibility, throughout Product Development, into Commercial Validation, Full-Scale Production, and After-Sale Support – ColorLink is available to assist you to ensure your product success. Five key areas highlight ColorLink strengths and how our design team works best to overcome your polarization control challenge. Broad Application Understanding Unique Material Characterization Proprietary Design Tools (Software) Specialized Manufacturing Processes Application-Specific Metrology Below, we have outlined a widely used New Product Development process and key engineering objectives for each process step. Understanding your product development process, timeline, and milestones helps to ensure the technical staff at ColorLink considers key factors in your product release. 1. Conceptual Phase During the first phase of a typical new product development process, one of the most important objectives is to demonstrate the performance and implementation of the new product concept through tests or analyses. 2. Technical Feasibility Second, we want to confirm the target performance of a new product through experimentation or other accepted engineering analysis. ColorLink has specially developed Proprietary Design Tools for polarization modeling in three-dimensional space. 3. Development The primary objective of the Product Development Phase is to make needed improvements in materials, designs, and processes. A second important objective is to confirm product performance by constructing and testing Engineering Prototypes. 4. Commercial Validation and Production Preparation This step of the New Product Development process includes the development of specific manufacturing techniques to be used in production. At the same time, the market validity of the new product is established and/or reconfirmed. 5. Full-Scale Production As a new product enters its production phase, it is critical to scale the manufacturing process to ensure consistency with market demand, not the other way around. 6. Product Support Finally, we maintain the maximum product value by continuing to consider engineered improvements. Table 1 below outlines this six-step New Product Development process, highlighting conventional names for hardware deliverables in each step. We also include the areas of emphasis in terms of ColorLink engineering and manufacturing support, throughout your product release. Phase Name Conceptual Technical Feasibility Development Commercial Validation & Production Preparation Full-Scale Production Product Support Deliverable Hardware Evaluation Sample Breadboard Model Engineering Prototype Pre-Production Prototype Market-Ready Product Competitive Product Support Emphasis Analysis Analysis and Design Design Design and Delivery Delivery Analysis Table 1 ~ The New Product Development Process hardware deliverables and support emphasis. top of page ^