Lean R&D—and a game plan that you can lean on

Our time-tested design process gets you from first principles to first-of-its-kind design in a jiff.


We Don’t Offer the World

Our focus on the initial aspects of product innovation will get you the proof and prototypes you need for further investment and final-phase engineering.

A Free Phone Call

Let’s introduce ourselves and plan for maximum impact. We’ll tell you how to get organized so that you can wring the most out of engaging Ultralight.

Non-disclosure

Before we get into the weeds, we’ll put a mutual NDA in place to ensure peace of mind.

À La Carte Menu

We’ll work within your budget to deliver prototypes, CAD and drawings, reports, testing summaries, and more.

Help on the Back End

We’ll provide you with schematics and other technical data you’ll need to file a patent application.

Industries & Projects

  • Medical, wellness, consumer, and commercial products

  • Jigs and equipment for tests, experiments, calibration, manufacturing, and training

  • Enhancement of existing products

  • Outside collaboration and review

Project Management

  • Project planning

  • Vendor coordination

  • Budgeting

Capabilities

Mechanical Design

  • Computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting

  • Finite element analysis (FEA)

  • PCBA integration

  • IPX ingress/waterproofing

  • Material and fastener selection

  • Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)

If aspects of your project fall outside our expertise, we consult with partners to ensure a seamless experience.

Tests & Simulation

  • Design of experiments

  • Statistical analysis

  • Monte Carlo simulations

  • Mathematical modeling

  • Oversight for common testing methods such as EMI, salt fog, acoustic, vibration, etc.

Rapid Prototyping

  • 3D printing

  • Machining and fabrication

  • Injection molding

  • Sheet metal

  • Assembly

  • Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

  • Power application

Documentation

  • Drawings

  • BOMs

  • Testing reports

  • Intellectual property filing assistance

Ideation

  • Specifying functional requirements

  • Concepting

  • Risk identification and mitigation

  • Regulatory research

It’s a fact—every first-time product developer needs a helping hand.

Schedule a FREE, no-pressure, 20-minute introductory phone call. We will not share any of your information.