Most failed products fail on an assumption nobody tested. Our research and development work finds the riskiest assumptions in a new idea and tests them first: on paper, in simulation and on the bench. You learn early whether the idea works, and what it will take to make it real.
What we do
- Technical feasibility and risk studies
- Prior-art, component and supplier research
- Proof-of-concept hardware and software
- Test rigs, fixtures and data collection
- Prototype revisions against written requirements
- Pilot builds for field trials
Typical projects
“Can we even measure that?”
Proving that a measurement or signal is possible before a product is designed around it.
Retrofit for existing equipment
Adding monitoring or control to machines that were never designed for it.
From lab bench to field unit
Turning a working experiment into a rugged prototype people can actually use.
The stalled project
Picking up development that has stopped, finding out why, and getting it moving again.
What you receive
- A written feasibility report, with the data behind its conclusions
- A working proof of concept or prototype
- Test results measured against your requirements
- A clear recommendation, with an estimate for the next stage
Not sure it’s possible?
That is the right time to call. A feasibility study costs far less than finding out halfway through a product launch. Describe the idea.
Questions about R&D
How long does a feasibility study take?
It depends on the question. After the first call we agree a fixed scope and timeline, and the study ends with a clear answer and the data behind it.
What if the answer is no?
Then you found out for the price of a study rather than the price of a product. The report explains what failed and what, if anything, would make it work.
Can you work with our own engineers?
Yes. We can take on a defined piece of the research, work alongside your team, or review and extend work your team has already done.