From MVP to production: when a prototype is ready for the next step
Some time ago, a customer contacted Draco Systems with an electronic product they had already developed and had working. They had managed to validate their MVP (Minimum Viable Product), but now faced a new challenge: turning it into a product ready to manufacture and sell.
That is where we started working.
The first step was to review the design to check that it really was ready to be manufactured. We analysed the components, their availability and possible obsolescence risks, and looked at improvements to simplify assembly and reduce manual operations.
From there, we worked on the assembly process, the quality controls and the necessary electrical and functional tests. We also supported the customer in preparing the certifications, coordinating the tests with specialised laboratories.
Before moving to production, we ran a small pre-series to validate the process and prepare the traceability documentation.
From MVP to production, step by step.
- 01
Design review
Components, availability and obsolescence risks.
- 02
Assembly improvements
Simplify assembly and reduce manual operations.
- 03
Process and testing
Assembly, quality controls and electrical and functional tests.
- 04
Certifications
Tests coordinated with specialised laboratories.
- 05
Pre-series
Validate the process and prepare the traceability documentation.
Reliable production, ready to reach the market.
Because having a product that works is only the beginning. The real challenge is getting it ready to be manufactured reliably and reach the market.
At Draco Systems we connect engineering and production to make that step possible.