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Professional development of electronic products.

A successful, profitable product starts with a good idea. What comes next is a good design.

So how do you chose a design company?

Independent - Chose a designer that isn't tied to a particular manufacturer, so you can shop around for price and quality for the life of the product.

Realistic - Too often you can end up with an 'over the top' design that's technically fantastic but not what the market wants or is willing to pay for.

Design Quality - Make sure they understand the environment your product will work in. Weather, noise, static, vibration, installation, use...... Your product is your reputation. If it works well, is easy to use and reliable then it's something to be proud of.

Up To Date - Do they use the latest in design techniques so your product gets the most advantage of what's available and has the lowest manufacture cost?

Commercially Aware - Look for a company that understands the commercialization process so they can work with your marketing people.

Reliable - Do they have a proven track record of meeting both costs and times? Time-to-market is critical, so is your budget.

On Paper - When your product is in manufacture you shouldn't need the designer on your payroll. Will you get open international-standard supporting documentation on every facet of the design?

Reaction to Change - Lets face it, no project reaches the market identical to how it was originally conceived. How quickly can your designer react to change?

One Stop Shop - You may need someone to co-ordinate the whole job so you have a single point of responsibility. Make sure they have tough Project Management skills to keep the project on track.

Confidential - Make sure they have high confidentiality standards. Ask about document disposal and security procedures.

Industrial Property - Can they assist with patent lodgement and advise on the most suitable ways to protect your product or technology?

International Standards - A product has to be designed to meet the minefield of international compliance standards, rather than tested as an afterthought.

We've designed multimedia, industrial controls, telephones, test instruments, building automation, even toys. Target manufacture volumes from 10's to 10,000's. Clients throughout the world. Every design production-engineered to be reliable while keeping manufacture costs down. In short Commercially-Aware Design. Contact us to discuss your project. It won't cost you a cent but could be the start of one of your most successful products.

For more information about CPD's design services:

( Within Australia 1800 061 167, International +613 9521 9383

FAX Within Australia 03 9521 8009, International +613 9521 8009

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