In episode 234 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast, we explore ensuring that you get accurate prototypes, a crucial step in product development.
Our host, Renaud, and Agilian’s new product development head and experienced product engineer Paul Adams, discuss the importance of getting good parts for prototypes to avoid wasting time and resources during product development.
If you’re developing a new product, for example, a consumer electronic product, a mechanical device, or an electrical home appliance, this episode provides invaluable advice to ensure your prototypes are as close to production-ready as possible. Tune in to learn how to streamline your prototype process and avoid common pitfalls!
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Episode sections
- 00:00 – Introduction and greetings.
- 01:31 – What are the 3 main types of prototypes during product development?
- 04:21 -Why is it so important to ensure you get the right parts with the right dimensions, the right surface finish, the right properties, etc, for your prototype?
- 07:15 – What are good tips and best practices for product development teams?
- 12:22 – Communication with Suppliers.
- 14:35 – Supplier Capabilities.
- 17:05 – Importance of delivery
- 19:23 – Incoming QC.
- 23:28 – Root cause analysis on defective parts.
- 25: 55 – Finalizing prototype assembly and creating work instructions.
- 30:14 – Provide feedback to the supplier.
- 32:50 – A caveat for mass production.
- 33:43 – Wrapping up.
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