Our Process
Turning ideas into manufacturable products requires clarity, structure, and trust.
At AI-DEAS, we guide you through a four-phase process – from first idea to finished product – always with transparency and systematic documentation.
Phase 1: Strategy & Conceptualization
The Foundation
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Free initial consultation and NDA – protecting your ideas from the very beginning.
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Joint creation of a requirement specification: function, materials, standards, risks, costs, timeline.
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Outcome: a clear roadmap and contract that defines what is included – and what is not.
Milestone: Approved requirement specification & project contract.
Phase 2: Design & Verification
From Blueprint to Prototype
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3D CAD models optimized for manufacturability (design with tooling in mind).
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2D technical drawings: blueprints for patents, approvals, and production.
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Iterative loops: typically 2–3 prototype cycles (3D prints, silicone casts, functional models).
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Customer approves drawings, materials, prototypes, and quality specification (AQL, tolerances, standards).
Milestone: Design locked & quality specification approved.
Phase 3: Tooling & Preparation
The Engineering Leap
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Tooling specification with detailed requirements for molds, machines, and tolerances.
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DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis, mold flow reports, risk assessment.
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Transparent contracts with tooling partners in Denmark, China, or Vietnam.
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First Article Inspection (FAI): first test shots are measured, reported, and approved before mass production.
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AI-DEAS engineers perform on-site inspections (“boots on the ground”) to ensure standards are met.
Milestone: Tooling approved & validated.
Phase 4: Production & Logistics
Scalability and Delivery
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Pilot production for market testing, followed by full-scale production.
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Single point of contact: we handle plastic, metal, rubber, and multi-material assemblies.
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Quality assurance: defined in the quality specification (sample control, visual checks, etc.).
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Packaging, assembly, warehousing, and direct shipping available.
Milestone: Products delivered to customer or end-user.
Why Our Process Works
Like building a house, product development requires architects, engineers, and craftsmen. Our structured process brings all expertise together – step by step – so your idea becomes a tangible, manufacturable, and scalable product.
OUR SERVICES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
From concept development to 3D modeling, prototyping, and material consulting, AI-deas provides end-to-end product development solutions. We specialize in professional toolmaking, full documentation, and quality control, along with custom production equipment design such as robotics, cobots, and automation solutions.
