Product Development Process

PRODIGY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Business Vision

Brainstorming & Ideation

Design & Development

Analysis

Prototyping

Testing

Design Release/ Manufacturing Support

Info

NextEra Analytics Case Study

CASE STUDIES

Consumer Goods Customer

The Prodigy team collaborated with a leading consumer goods brand on their line of vacuum cleaners to generate high-level concept idea

Building Product Customer

The Prodigy team supported a leading building products brand in developing a unique product identity for their new line of condensate pumps aimed at retail launch in Lowe’s.

CASE STUDIES

Med Device

In the medical device industry, life and performance testing are critical tools for both development and quality control. Prodigy excels at designing these types of custom devices.

Laser Surgical System

A large medical device company wanted to redesign a laser surgical system, but had multiple failed attempts over the last 20 years.

Trimble

Develop concepts of new, creative video technology that optimize compactness, robustness and manufacturability of the overall system.

NeoView (now Eyas)

Eyas kicked off project development of a new line of products supporting NICU MRI equipment.

Stolle

Over the last 12 years, Stolle has worked with Prodigy to update and improve its equipment offerings—including the design and development of entirely new can-making machines.

CASE STUDIES

VEGA

VEGA wanted to develop an automated fixture that would allow the operator to select from a variety of weld recipes, perform the weld operation, and record a visual inspection of the results.

Manufacturing

Prodigy conducted a comprehensive Modal Analysis for a leading thermowell manufacturer.

CASE STUDIES

Laser Surgical System

A large medical device company wanted to redesign a laser surgical system, but had multiple failed attempts over the last 20 years.

Building Products

Prodigy carried the momentum of creating an initial "looks-like" prototype that secured company-wide support.

CASE STUDIES

Globe Union

The Globe Union team contacted Prodigy to develop a universal shower valve body design for the purpose of upgrading their shower offerings.

P&G

Client uses this instrument in every lab and factory that develops or manufactures this product category.

CASE STUDIES

NeoView

Eyas kicked off project development of a new line of products supporting NICU MRI equipment.

Clopay

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Conduct rigorous testing to confirm performance, durability, and regulatory compliance.

testing & validation

Objective:

Ensures Quality Standards: Verifies the product meets all specifications. Minimizes Post-Launch Issues: Reduces risk of failure in the field.

Why it Matters:

Comprehensive Testing: Execute performance, durability, and compliance tests. Iterative Refinement: Comprehensive Testing: Execute performance, durability, and compliance tests.

Prodigy's Role

Reliable Product Launch: Increases confidence in product readiness. Cost Savings: Reduces need for costly post-launch fixes.

Client Benefits

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Building Products

Prodigy carried the momentum of creating an initial "looks-like" prototype that secured company-wide support for a fully engineered line of condensate pumps targeted for a retail launch in Lowe's into managing the complete design and development process, ultimately producing a functional prototype to validate performance prior to advancing into manufacturing and capital investment.

Provide comprehensive engineering expertise throughout every phase of product development, ensuring seamless progress from concept to production.

design & development

Objective:

Industry-Leading Expertise & Innovative Engineering: Prodigy’s team brings advanced skills and innovative approaches to every stage, supporting high-quality outcomes. Integrated Solutions: A unified approach to design, analysis, prototyping, and testing helps anticipate and resolve potential challenges early on.

Why it Matters:

In-House Engineering Depth: Our team covers all aspects of development, from detailed CAD modeling and simulation to prototype creation and testing. Consistent Quality & Collaboration: Maintain a collaborative, client-centered approach to adapt designs efficiently, ensuring every product is ready for market.

Prodigy's Role

Access to a Managed, Cross-Functional Team: Provides expertise across industries, offering well-rounded insights and solutions. Ready-for-Production Designs: Delivers fully developed products that are optimized for performance, manufacturability, and compliance.

Client Benefits

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Finalize and release design for manufacturing, providing ongoing support as needed.

design release & manufacturing support

Objective:

Smooth Transition: Helps ensure a seamless shift from development to production. Support Product Quality: Reduces potential production issues with on-demand support.

Why it Matters:

Release Documentation: Provide all necessary design documents and specifications. Manufacturing Support: Offer guidance on tooling, materials, and processes as needed.

Prodigy's Role

Consistent Quality: Ensures the final product meets design intent. Reduced Time-to-Market: Streamlines the path from design to production.

Client Benefits

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Define the strategic vision and core requirements, aligning on what success looks like.

Business vision & requirements setting

Objective:

Early Alignment: Ensures focus on projects with the highest impact and ROI. Vetting for Value: Helps confirm we’re pursuing the right projects before development begins.

Why it Matters:

Collaborative Visioning: Work closely with clients to capture business and technical needs. Project Validation: Assess feasibility and alignment to prevent costly rework.

Prodigy's Role

Focused Resources: Maximizes efficiency by prioritizing impactful projects. Reduced Risk: Minimizes scope changes and redesigns later.

Client Benefits

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Build initial prototypes to evaluate design and functionality.

Prototyping

Objective:

Hands-On Validation: Provides tangible feedback on design performance. User Testing Opportunity: Allows for real-world usability insights.

Why it Matters:

Prototype Creation: Build physical models for functional testing. Client Feedback Loop: Collaborate with clients to gather and implement feedback.

Prodigy's Role

Early Product Testing: Identifies adjustments before full production. Informed Design Decisions: Incorporates feedback to refine design.

Client Benefits

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In the medical device industry, where failure is not an option, life and performance testing are critical tools for both development and quality control. Prodigy excels at designing these types of custom devices to meet the demanding needs of this industry. Our insight, experience, and advanced knowledge of applied physics enables us to better simulate actual conditions so that test results more accurately reflect the real-world.In this example, challenges include sealing, corrosion resistance, and temperature control of heated and circulated saline, as well as accurately simulating a bio-mechanical action that had yet to be effectively reproduced. Other features include network connectivity, pressure sensing and stepper motor control of two independent banks of 16 test samples, as well as LabView programming for all controls and user interface. As a testament to Prodigy’s innovation throughout the product development process, we were instrumental in the original development of this unique implant product that saves surgeons’ time, and we invented the testing technology and instrument used to aid its refinement and quality assurance.

Medical Device

Manufacturing

Prodigy conducted a comprehensive Modal Analysis for a leading thermowell manufacturer, examining vibrational responses across various lengths to define a "keep-out" range where natural frequencies approached the vortex shedding frequency. Given the high-temperature conditions, material properties were adjusted to accurately reflect temperature-dependent behavior. This analysis informed a successful re-design, ultimately leading to a streamlined product launch.

Consumer Goods

The Prodigy team collaborated with a leading consumer goods brand on their line of vacuum cleaners to generate high-level concept ideas addressing specific product challenges in a fast-paced, sprint-style process. Each day began with a focused briefing on a key issue, followed by intensive ideation sessions throughout the day. The team would reconvene at the end of each day to distill ideas and select the most promising concepts for further development. This approach enabled the client to rapidly explore a targeted solution set for critical product challenges, accelerating their development cycle and guiding actionable engineering decisions.

NextEra Analytics requested Prodigy support the design and development of an electric meter attachment that can capture the reading at a set interval and send to a cloud database. Prodigy developed the existing proof of concept prototype into a feasible product and created 10 functioning units for pilot to inform future development decisions.

IoT

Next Era

Generate innovative ideas, then evaluate and select the most viable concepts for development.

ideation and concept feasability

Objective:

Creative and Practical: Balances brainstorming with feasibility to focus on ideas that are both innovative and achievable. Saves Time & Resources: Ensures only the strongest, most practical concepts move forward, avoiding costly pivots later.

Why it Matters:

Collaborative Ideation: Facilitate sessions to explore diverse, innovative solutions. Concept Evaluation: Use feasibility analysis to assess each idea for practicality, cost, and alignment with project goals.

Prodigy's Role

Diverse Solution Options: Access to a range of vetted ideas tailored to client needs. Informed Decision-Making: Confidence in selecting concepts with the highest potential for success.

Client Benefits

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Building Products

The Prodigy team supported a leading building products brand in developing a unique product identity for their new line of condensate pumps aimed at retail launch in Lowe’s. After understanding the client’s product requirements and desired aesthetic, Prodigy quickly created thumbnail sketches to solidify the creative direction. Once aligned, the top concept was selected for CAD modeling and prototyping, enabling internal teams and key customers to visualize the product and secure buy-in prior to full engineering development.

Validate design performance through analysis (e.g., structural, thermal) to preempt issues.

engineering analysis & simulation

Objective:

Quality Assurance: Identifies and resolves design weaknesses early. Cost Savings: Minimizes risks and unforeseen changes in later stages.

Why it Matters:

Technical Simulations: Perform simulations to ensure the design meets real-world demands. Refinement Suggestions: Propose improvements based on simulation results.

Prodigy's Role

Reduced Risk of Failure: Confirms that designs are robust before prototyping. Efficient Resource Use: Saves time and costs by addressing potential issues early.

Client Benefits

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