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Design Capabilities




           
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   Conceptual Consultation
 
     Supplier can assist with initial product concept development and refinement.
 
   Market Analysis
 
     Market analysis can include defining the size of the potential product market, existing and potential market competition, and prediction of future trends in the market.
 
   User / Customer Survey
 
     Designer can conduct surveys of potential users and customers for product definition, pricing constraints, identification of important features, and other usability parameters.
 
   Ergonomic / Human Factors
 
     Consultant analyzes and optimizes ergonomic design for ease of use, avoidance of repetitive stress injuries, and adaptation to natural human movement ranges.
 
   Model / Prototype Rendering
 
     Designer can produce prototypes, models, or artistic renderings as appropriate for marketing, publicity, or use in the product approval process.
 
   Rapid Prototyping
 
     Supplier employs techniques for rapid physical modeling of product, using stereolithography (SLA) or other processes.
 
   Graphics / Logos / Icons
 
     Design of visual and graphic elements such as product logos, functional icons and intuitive images for product help or operation.
 
   Branding
 
     Designer can help define the branding of products for name recognition, market focus, and other branding considerations.
 
   Pricing Consultation
 
     Designer can recommend pricing parameters based on knowledge of the market, familiarity with component sourcing, and knowledge of production techniques.
 
   CAD Design / Simulation
 
     Design process includes computer-aided design of products and components, and may include simulation of loading, motion, opening and closing, or other product usage parameters.
 
   Software Design
 
     Design firm can develop software to operate, calibrate, and/or troubleshoot the product if applicable.
 
   Materials / Process Selections
 
     Consultant aids in the selection of materials and associated processes such as finishing, treating, and also makes recommendations on manufacturing processes.
 
   Prototype / First Model Manufacturing
 
     Supplier can produce operational prototype or first model of product for testing, concept validation, operational assessment, and other functional parameters.
 
   Component Sourcing
 
     Supplier has the ability to select and source product components, in order to provide to the client suitable and reliable purchasing routes.
 
   Manual / Documentation Support
 
     Consultant assists in preparing manuals and/or other support documentation.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized manufacturing capability.
 
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Certification & Quality Standards




           
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   ISO 9001: 2000
 
     ISO 9001 sets out the requirements for an organization whose business processes range all the way from design and development, to production, installation, and servicing.
 
   AS 9000
 
     Set of quality guidelines and requirements with particular focus on the aerospace sector.  AS9000 was published by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) in cooperation with major aerospace manufacturers and is based on the more general ISO 9001 standards.
 
   AS 9100
 
     AS 9100 is an expanded, international version of AS 9000, a standard which defines quality system requirements for suppliers to the aerospace industry. AS 9100 was developed by major aerospace manufactures in conjunction with the ISO Aerospace Technical Committee (TC) 20, and published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
 
   QS 9000
 
     Set of standards based on ISO 9001 with particular application to the automotive industry; standards are defined and maintained by major automotive manufacturers.  Standards concern part fabrication and quality in areas such as materials, heat treatment, finishing, and production processes.
 
   TS 16949
 
     ISO/TS 16949:2002 is an ISO technical specification that aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems standards for the global automotive industry.
 
   ISO 13485:2003
 
     ISO 13485:2003 specifies quality management system (QMS) requirements for organizations that need to demonstrate their ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet applicable customer and regulatory requirements. ISO 13485:2003 contains specific requirements for medical devices and excludes non-applicable requirements from ISO 9001. Consequently, an organization with a QMS that conforms to ISO 13485:2003 cannot claim to conformity to ISO 9001 unless the QMS meets all of ISO 9001’s requirements.
 
   MIL-SPEC / STD
 
     Company is certified or experienced in providing gearing or geared assemblies that comply with military specifications or standards.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted and specialized certifications.
 
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Focus & Specialty Markets




           
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   Industrial
 
     General industrial category; wide range of possible applications.
 
   Aerospace
 
     Implies design familiarity for aerospace products or applications, including certification to aerospace or aviation standards.
 
   Automotive
 
     Products for use in automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles, or rated to automotive standards or specifications.
 
   Medical
 
     Products for use in the medical, diagnostic, or other health-related markets.
 
   Military
 
     Military or defense equipment rated or designed.
 
   Pharmaceutical
 
     Design of pharmaceutical products often involves familiarity and compliance with governmental regulations and safety standards.
 
   Consumer Electronics
 
     Products for the broad consumer market, including gaming devices, cell phones, digital cameras, PDA devices, etc.
 
   Industrial Electronics
 
     Industrial, manufacturing or OEM products.  This broad category includes devices such as motor drives, motion control electronics hardware, communication and/or interface hardware, machine control modules, etc.
 
   Software Development
 
     Development of software as the end product, either for public marketing or industrial / commercial markets only.
 
   Advertising / Marketing
 
     Development of products for use in marketing, advertising, trade shows, point-of-sale displays, etc.
 
   Telecommunication
 
     Design of products and equipment involved in telecommunications such as transmitters, receivers, relay antennas, etc.
 
   Scientific / Research
 
     Specializing in design and development of technology and products for scientific laboratories, educational or government research, and other high-precision applications.
 
   Security / Law Enforcement
 
     Products for law enforcement, security applications, surveillance, identification and related activities.
 
   Systems Automation
 
     Products intended for factory automation, material handling systems, or automating any industrial or process application.
 
   Optical
 
     Development of products for the optical industry, or for OEM optic components and systems.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted industry or application.
 
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Regional Preference




           
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   North America
 
     Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
 
   United States Only
 
     Companies are located in the United States.
 
   Northeast US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Northeast United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
 
   Southern US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Southern United States, namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
 
   Southwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Southwest United States, namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
 
   Northwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Northwest United States, namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
 
   Midwest US Only
 
     Companies are located in the Midwest United States, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
 
   Canada Only
 
     Companies are located in Canada.
 
   South / Central America Only
 
     Companies have facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, or Chile; or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
 
   Europe Only
 
     Companies are located in Europe, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
 
   South Asia Only
 
     Companies are located in South Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
 
   Near East Only
 
     Companies are located in the Near East, namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
 
   East Asia / Pacific Only
 
     Companies are located in East Asia, namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted country or region.
 
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