Product and Systems
Below is a list of our key product and system services, do please contact us if you have a particular requirement that isn't covered.
Automation
The products that we work on typically have some electronic or software components. Sometimes the electronics or software might be quite simple, turning on LEDs or reading switches. Often, we are designing more complex systems that automate a process in response to a measured stimuli such as a heating system responding to a thermostat.
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Concept Generation
In the early stages of the product design process, we can collaborate with you to help develop concepts and technical approaches to meet the requirements
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Design for Manufacture
We understand that a low-cost well-designed product can be let down if it cannot be manufactured and reliably and affordably tested for its intended lifetime.
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Feasibility Studies
Feasibility studies and proof of concept stages are used to assess ideas or concepts in more detail. The main drive behind feasibility studies is to assess risk and identify mitigations.
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Human-Centred Design
Human-centred design (HCD) is an approach to designing products, systems or services that focuses on the user’s needs and requirements, the aim is to solve a human problem in the most efficient and effective way for the end-user. How useable is your product?
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Patents & Intellectual Property
We assist clients and their patent agents in several ways.
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Product Design
In over 20 years we have developed a team of specialist creative product designers and subcontractors.
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Project Management
Project management begins with project planning. We keep you updated with regular reviews, budgets, and risk assessments so that you know how your project is progressing in time, in budget and so that there are no surprises. We accommodate the project management preferences of our clients, and we are comfortable working with both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies.
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Proof of Concept
Proof of concept and feasibility studies allow us to assess ideas or concepts in more detail. When we are satisfied that we have an idea or concept that might make a successful product, system, or service then we may suggest developing a proof of concept. This provides us with something that we can use to measure and test with.
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Regulatory Support
Westwood Rock’s main regulatory expertise covers regulatory approvals for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio (RED and FCC) and Medical Devices (MDR, FDA). However, our design, verification and validation experience allow us to help you in other areas where fault tolerant design is important.
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Sustainable Design
When considering sustainable design, a holistic approach is often preferable. In addition to considering the overall product and system design we should consider how the product or system will be used, how it will be powered and its expected life.
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System Design
Developing a good system design is central to building safe, reliable, extensible, and cost-effective products and services, but what is the system design? It is probably best to think of how we get to a system design and that will explain what it is.
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Technical Due Diligence
Technology moves rapidly and staying abreast of advances can be challenging for businesses and individuals.
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