Our engineers take design concepts and
develop them for scalability, flexibility, and maximum cost-effectiveness.
With a focus on continuous concept improvement, this is a very left-brained group that lives on precision and detail.
In addition to the attention they give to materials, assembly methods, end-user ergonomics, and environmental impact, they perform whole cost analysis and holistic Value Engineering. Their approach considers the implications of retail design on freight, packing, ease of installation as well as on long-term maintenance and lifecycle.
Key Client Benefits
- Non-Bias (agnostic) Engineering
- Solid experience in all the major materials and processes in the industry
- Thorough understanding of materials, usage, and costs
- Holistic Value Engineering
- Integration of Engineering with creative work
- Analysis of usage scenarios and conditions
- Product Life Evaluation
- End-function, durability, shipping needs, and assembly
- Thorough understanding of ADA requirements and other codes
Design Development Process
- Thorough understanding of end product function and assembly options
- Analyze environmental conditions for life of product and usage scenarios
- Develop designs towards manufacturing optimzations
- Determine the most cost effective/feasible materials for quantities desired
- Review design intent with multiple manufacturing partners to assess the best processes
- Draft initial Bill of Materials from parts defined during the Design Development process
- Validate/2nd pass /Value Engineering prior to release
- Incorporate packaging, shipping, and assembly intent into design work
Validate final designs through prototyping, collaboration with MZ Manufacturing and Installation groups
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