Performance, reliability and manufacturability
Industrial product development: from complex requirement to manufacturable product
Industrial products must perform under the conditions they are designed for. PEZY assists in the development of B2B products, modules and critical components. We combine design and engineering with prototyping and production preparation, with a focus on reliability, cost, usability and sustainability.
Industrial development requires an integrated approach
Technical performance is not separate from user interaction, manufacturing efficiency and lifespan. Together with designers, engineers and makers we work iteratively on solutions you can test. We aim for a manageable process; speed, cost and outcome depend on the brief and the justification of choices.
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The application as the starting point
We investigate the user, loading and environment and translate these into requirements. Reliability under intensive use requires concrete criteria and appropriate tests.
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Assessing cost and quality together
Product architecture, materials and assembly influence both performance and cost. We consider the overall production approach, not just a single part.
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Learning early with prototypes
Rapid models and functional prototypes make uncertainties visible. Tests deliver information for the next decision before a larger investment is made.
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Including circularity
Repairability, modularity, material choice and recycling are weighed against the industrial requirements and the value chain in which the product is used.
Our development process: developing the right product well
We distinguish two interrelated questions. First we establish which product the user and client need and which concept is feasible. Then we elaborate that concept into a tested, manufacturable design. The process includes deliberate decision points and allows room to adjust based on new findings.
Design the right industrial product
In the analysis and concept phase we establish the foundation for direction, feasibility and the value the product must offer.
Strategy and analysis
Together with stakeholders we examine user needs, market opportunities and success criteria. Regulation, the supply chain and safety are included as risks and constraints.
Value proposition and route
We connect desirability for the user with technical feasibility and economic viability. A roadmap makes steps and decision points visible.
Concept development
Using design thinking, visualisations and models we explore multiple directions. This makes differences in function, use and technology open to discussion.
Proof and demonstration
Functional prototypes and targeted tests investigate the key assumptions. The results support decisions and communication with investors and manufacturing partners.
Develop the industrial product effectively
Mechanics, electronics and software must suit both the application and production. The development is supported by analyses, prototypes and relevant tests.
Expertise for industrial applications
With more than thirty years of experience we connect product design with material, process and production knowledge. Which combination is required is determined from the industrial brief.
High-tech plastics engineering
Complex injection-moulded parts require coherence between material, design and tooling. We examine weight, strength, chemicals, temperature and pressure and test the chosen solution against the real operating conditions.
Design for Manufacturing
Production costs, assembly time, tolerances and scalability are investigated early. The design is aligned with an existing or new production line.
Electronics and mechatronics
Sensors, embedded software and robust housings are developed in conjunction. We assess interactions and environmental influences such as vibration, dust, moisture and temperature.
Circular development
With the Rapid Assessment Tool (RAT) we investigate opportunities and risks. Recycled materials, modular constructions and Design for Recycling are evaluated for performance and feasibility within the chain.
Rapid tooling and small series
Our own Pilot Factory supports prototypes, test series and first production runs. These can be used for validation, field tests and preparing market introduction.
What this approach can deliver for your organisation
The value lies in well-founded choices and a well-prepared transition to production. We do not make a blanket promise about a fixed percentage of time or cost savings: the outcome is project-specific.
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Cost control
Smart material, design and process choices can improve total production costs. The implications for quality and performance are taken into account.
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More focused progress
Iterations and prototyping make it possible to learn earlier and reduce late surprises. The schedule remains linked to the complexity and the validation required.
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Reliability and differentiation
Traceable testing gives insight into performance. Appropriate user interaction and functional integration can make the product stand out; this is not a guarantee of an uncopyable solution.
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Longevity and collaboration
Modularity, repairability and material choice support circularity goals. A single collaborating team maintains continuity from strategy and concept through to production preparation.
Why PEZY
Why industrial product development with PEZY?
From Eindhoven, Groningen and the Utrecht region, designers, engineers and makers work on complex products. We combine form, function and manufacturability with prototyping, validation and our own Pilot Factory. PEZY supports both new concepts and the further development of existing solutions. The goal is a well-founded design and a production route that matches your application, volumes and quality requirements.
3 locations
Design, engineering and production in close collaboration.
Pilot Factory
From first model to small series, in-house.
30+ years
Product innovation since 1995.
Great Place to Work
Recognised on the basis of feedback from our employees.
Discuss your industrial development challenge
Do you want to develop a new industrial product, a module, or further refine an existing design? We will discuss usage, performance, risks and the route to production.
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