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OperationBusinessServiceOperationDEVELOPMENT PROCESSEvery project is different and presents unique challenges. The following outline provides an overview of the processes we follow in delivering successful product design projects. 1. Initial Consultation – We will listen to your product idea and lifecycle expectations and discuss any other pertinent factors about your product. 2. Review Meeting – A meeting will then take place with you and an appropriately skilled member of our Engineering team. This is to discuss the complete design requirements and establish all technical and commercial options, including:• The list of “must have” features and also “nice to have” options • Potential limiting factors e.g. power requirements • Potential chip and component selection • Regulatory requirements • Physical package design • Manufacturing consideration • Potential market sizeWith this information now we can prepare a quotation for you. The quotation process can take several weeks and it may be necessary to do a feasibility or research exercise first. 3. Detailed Designs - Once a quote has been submitted and approved, we will take your concept and begin the electronic design. This will usually involve several engineers. Once the component selection has been made and verified our engineers will work in parallel. We use a sophisticated 3D CAD package called SolidWorks. This allows us to build the product in 3D and examine every facet of its features, appearance and structural strength and integrity. These images will be shared with you and we can produce photographic quality images which can be used to review the product with your colleagues and any potential customers. Once you have reviewed the mechanical designs we can make any changes that you may require. 4. Prototype - This stage is where we produce a prototype of your product so that we can demonstrate the appearance, dimensions and functions of the product. Often we will make only a cheese board prototype first. This will demonstrate only the electronic functions and will not be to the same scale as the intended final product. Later, we may make a prototype with the electronic functions. You can then show this prototype to your colleagues or potential customers and test your product on your target market. At this stage you are able to choose to have the design altered based on feedback or test. It is important to note that there are often limitations with prototypes due to the materials and processes that are available prior to full manufacture. 5. Production - Once you have tested the prototype we can move on to production. In order to achieve a low unit cost and a high quality it is necessary to make tooling. Once made, the tooling is your property and can be used for ongoing production runs. You can start with a small production run and increase the quantities once the market takes off. Business• Search for a Patent- Database of US Patent and Trademark Office

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ServiceFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS• What do I need to patent my idea?

The patent process strategy for your idea is review and evaluated by the AE team to ensure its feasibility. In your consultantion we go over the requirements and documents needed to file for the patent.

• How can I get my product to market?

AE has marketing partners that will help you get your product to market and set up distribution channels.

• What is the normal product development cycle time?

Depending on the complexity of the product, the development from concept to manufacturing can be from 3 months to six months.

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