Every product development project starts differently. Menzing steps in where support is needed and guides the process from the initial challenge right through to series production and delivery. In doing so, we combine product management, project management, engineering, assembly, supply chain and logistics.
We map out the challenge, stakeholders, scope, planning, investments and risks.
In doing so, we look at:
Client challenge and business objective
Stakeholders
Scope and priorities
Planning and milestones
Risks and investments
This provides a clear basis for the process.
We onderzoeken de technische vraag, markt, gebruiker, toepassing en concurrentiepositie.
Deze fase kan bestaan uit:
Kick-off en field research
Life cycle analysis
User insights
Stakeholderanalyse
Competitor matrix
Requirements
Dit vormt de basis voor technisch haalbare, commercieel relevante en schaalbare productkeuzes.
We translate insights into practical solutions and assess how well these fit with your organisation, market and supply chain.
We provide support through:
Ideation sessions and concept development
HMI concepts
Stakeholder feedback
CO₂ impact analysis
WOW factor and Kano analysis
Final design
Specifications and approval
This is how a workable concept is developed.
At this stage, we develop the concept from a technical perspective, focusing on functionality, manufacturability, assembly and scalability.
We provide support through:
Mechanical, software en electrical engineering
HMI en proof of concepts
Initial cost calculation
Design for Assembly
Technical design reviews
Customer approval
This way, we avoid problems during production and assembly and keep costs under control.
If it repeats, we're in.
The prototype is being assessed for functionality, manufacturability, quality, cost and user experience.
We provide support for:
Procurement and assembly
Assembly instructions
Internal and external testing
Testing in the customer’s environment
Validation and approval
This will show whether the product is ready for upscaling.
To facilitate the scale-up, we are organising the necessary tools, resources and processes.
This may include:
Assembly tools
Mould layout
Investment plan
Test equipment
Tooling validation and approval
As Menzing does not have a fixed set of machinery, we select the tooling and production method that best suit the product and the required volumes.
The 0 Series marks the transition to stable series production. We test the product, process, supply chain and assembly under realistic conditions.
We provide support through:
Purchasing and validation of components
PPAP and MSA
Test reports and checklists
Assembly of the first batch
CO₂ impact report
Review and spare parts list
Handover to production
This is how we make the process predictable before we start handling larger volumes.
In the final phase, we organise the handover to production, assembly, logistics and delivery.
This phase may consist of:
Assembly tools and assembly line
Batch delivery
SPC and CPK
Training matrix
Continuous improvement
Even after delivery, we continue to focus on quality, scalability and improvement.
Product management monitors customer needs, product value, specifications, scalability and ongoing development.
Project management oversees scheduling, progress, risks, communication and handover.
This ensures that product development remains manageable from the initial idea right through to serial production.
With this partnership flow, you are choosing:
Clear structure
Better coordination between stakeholders
Fewer risks during development and upscaling
Faster decision-making
Better alignment between engineering and production
Greater predictability in planning, costs and quality
Products ready for series production
Continuous improvement after launch
Whether you’re starting with a customer enquiry, a concept, a prototype or an existing machine: Menzing steps in wherever your organisation needs support.
Get in touch and find out where our collaboration could begin.
