2024 Update
Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
Bringing a new product to market requires more than manufacturing—it requires engineering expertise, design validation, supply chain coordination, and scalable production planning.
GCNOV provides comprehensive Prototyping & NPI (New Product Introduction) support to help startups, OEMs, and product developers reduce development risks, shorten time-to-market, and transition smoothly from prototype to volume production.
Prototyping & NPI
Our Prototyping & NPI Services
GCNOV supports every stage of new product development.
Engineering Design Review
Our engineers evaluate product designs before production to identify manufacturability risks and cost-saving opportunities.
Design reviews may include:
- Material selection
- Tolerance analysis
- Assembly feasibility
- Structural optimization
- Thermal management
- Manufacturing process selection
- Cost reduction recommendations
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Early DFM analysis helps avoid production issues before tooling and manufacturing begin.
Our DFM review focuses on:
- CNC machinability
- Injection molding considerations
- Sheet metal manufacturability
- PCB layout optimization
- Assembly efficiency
- Fastener strategy
- Cable routing
- Surface finishing
- Quality inspection requirements
Rapid Prototyping
We manufacture engineering prototypes using multiple manufacturing technologies, including:
- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Vacuum Casting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- PCB & PCBA Assembly
- Injection Molding (Bridge Tooling)
- Silicone Molding
Functional Prototype Assembly
We assemble complete functional prototypes including:
- Mechanical parts
- PCB assemblies
- Wire harnesses
- Displays
- Batteries
- Connectors
- Enclosures
Pilot Production
Pilot production validates the complete manufacturing process before mass production.
Typical pilot quantities:
- 10 pcs
- 50 pcs
- 100 pcs
- 500 pcs
Manufacturing Transfer
When prototypes are approved, we help transfer products into stable production.
Support includes:
- BOM optimization
- Supplier qualification
- Work instruction preparation
- Fixture design
- Quality documentation
- Process validation
- Production scheduling
Supply Chain Support
We coordinate purchasing for:
- Electronic components
- Metal parts
- Plastic components
- Fasteners
- Packaging
- Labels
- Wire harnesses
Testing & Validation
Products can be validated through:
- Functional testing
- Mechanical verification
- Electrical testing
- Assembly verification
- Reliability testing
- Cosmetic inspection
- Packaging validation
| Product Category | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| Consumer Electronics | Smart devices, wearables, accessories |
| Industrial Controllers | PLCs, HMI panels, controllers |
| IoT Devices | Wireless gateways, sensors |
| Medical Devices | Monitoring and diagnostic equipment |
| EV Components | Chargers, BMS, controllers |
| Robotics | End effectors, motor controllers |
| Aerospace Components | Structural prototypes |
| Telecom Products | Communication equipment |
| Test Equipment | Instruments and fixtures |
| Automation Equipment | Industrial machines |
NPI
Important Considerations During NPI
Successful NPI depends on engineering decisions made before production.