Pilot Production |
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A proven Gamma-level prototype does not ensure its manufacturability. To
produce a Photonics-based product, all aspects of its construction affect its
performance. Ultimately, the quality of its manufacturing is key. Our pilot
production services help reduce the risk involved with Photonics-based
product manufacturing.
We offer our experience in all aspects of Photonics-based research,
application/integration engineering, and compliance to bolster our
manufacturing talent. Contact us with your specific requirements, or
if we are involved with a product development effort at any level (Alpha,
Beta, or Gamma), ask us to provide a quotation to produce a limited
quantity. |
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CASE STUDY |
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| Further Development and Pilot Manufacture of a Particle Analysis Instrument for the Construction Industry |
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Challenge |
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| A leading construction materials conglomerate had developed a Beta-level instrument to analyze particle size at construction sites. The Beta-level prototype was neither robust, nor consistent in operation. |
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| A better Gamma version had to be evolved and upon successful testing, 12 copies were to go through a pilot production process. |
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Solution |
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| The Photonics Group delivered the initial Gamma prototype encompassing over thirty (30) changes to the Beta model to ensure its performance as per performance specifications stipulated by the client. Additional changes to the product were suggested so that the product would be manufacturable. |
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Conclusion |
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| The project schedule defined a 3 month timeline for the development of a Gamma version, and 6 month timeline for pilot production. The Photonics Group completed the project from design and development of revised theory to delivered, debugged prototype within a 12 month period (after additional field trials). Upon delivery, the Gamma prototype worked successfully, and the pilot production models were calibrated and immediately placed into service. The Photonics Group completed this project at the budget allocated. |
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