Labs & Tools
In-house R&D lab
With in-house created prototypes and test setups, we validate assumptions and optimize our designs at an early stage.
Physical prototypes provide valuable insights during the design process.
Our in-house Research & Development lab consists of a wide variety of tools and equipment, which allows us to build prototypes, test set-ups, assembly products, etc. It greatly improves the effectiveness of our product design and engineering services.
Proof of value, proof of concept
Build, test, improve, repeat. We prototype fast to prove your concept works before you invest big. Quick iterations mean we find problems early and fix them cheap.
Prototyping
Start simple, add complexity as needed. Basic prototypes test ergonomics, proportions and feel. Richer functionality and electronics assess real user interaction and performance.
Testing & verification
Real users, real data, real conditions. We test everything that matters: performance, functionality, user experience. If it works in our tests, it works in real life.
Pilotseries
We always design our products with scalability in mind. When we combine our in-house expertise and capacity with our supplier network, we can help our clients to seamlessly migrate from a development to production state. We have the facilities for the rollout of a first series of e.g. 50 products.
User research
In order to develop an effective, efficient and satisfactory product, user research is key. Early on in the design process this means understanding their behaviors, needs and motivations.
If these aren’t known beforehand, they can be identified through observation techniques, task analysis, think aloud protocol, and other methods.In the later stages of the design process, the focus is on evaluating designs with the target group.
These usability tests require a clearly defined context of use, performance and satisfaction criteria, and a testing procedure based on the ISO62366 usability guidelines (or ISO 13485 in case of medical devices).Some common evaluation methods we use are: interviews, focus groups and surveys.
“From day one the prototyping facilities were valuable in the development of Moonbird. From the first models to the first batch of functional devices for user testing.”
Michael Broes
Founder Moonbird
Assemblage tools
Once production volumes start to rise, it’s important to set up an effective assembly process. We can develop and build assembly tools and jigs that allow an easy and accurate assembly of devices. They can also support testing of (sub)sytems before they are being shipped.
Link between suppliers
We know the right people for every job. Our supplier network lets us mix and match expertise to build exactly what you need.
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