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PROTOTYPE INTEGRATION
Prototype Integration
Where mechanical, electronics, firmware and assembly meet a real build — and where the problems that only appear in hardware are found.
REQUIRED INPUTS
- Released mechanical parts and assembled boards
- Firmware build and test plan
- Assembly sequence and required fixtures
WHAT WE DELIVER
- Integrated prototype units
- Assembly instructions and issue log
- Prioritised fix list for the next revision
ROLES INVOLVED
- Integration engineer — build and debug
- Project lead — issue triage and priorities
- Manufacturing partner — parts and assembly
DECISION GATES
- First integrated unit powered and functional
- Issue list reviewed and prioritised
- Revision scope agreed
DEPENDENCIES AND HANDOFF
Feeds the next design revision and the NPI plan.
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
Typically 2–5 weeks per build round. Range, not a guarantee.
WHAT YOU OWN AT COMPLETION
Build records, issue log and assembly documentation, as agreed in contract.
Engagement models
Scoped stage
A defined stage with fixed deliverables, review rounds and a written schedule.
Embedded team
Ongoing engineering capacity across stages, reviewed monthly against the plan.
Programme
Concept through production under one project owner and one commercial agreement.
Pricing is quoted per project against a written scope. Published rates are not available. [VERIFY before publishing packages]