Research & Development
Product features often require early-stage investigation and validation, especially when they include new technology. R&D’s goals are to reduce risk and prove feasibility before untested features get included on production-level devices, thus reducing the chance of expensive and schedule-delaying changes. R&D consists of three phases: Discovery, Definition, and Validation.
Proof-of-Concept Development
Whether supplying models for trade shows or demos, securing VC funding, or winning executive approval for new concepts, Proof-of-Concept Development supports immediate project goals by developing working prototypes quickly without the constraints of production-level product design. The three primary phases are Product Definition, Custom Design, and Concept Vehicle Build.
Product Development
Turning a well-defined idea into a product ready for manufacturing is the heart of what SurfaceInk does. We use the phase-gate process described below to ensure confidence and predictability at each step of the journey.
