Emma D.

I transform concepts or prototypes into manufacturable designs ready for market. I have 30 years of delivering consumer products, car interiors and even medical devices for clients and my own company. I prioritise speed to market, development cost, or product cost according to your commercial needs. Services I offer: • Design for Manufacture (DFM) • SolidWorks and KiCAD supplier build packs • Materials and manufacturing process selection • Costed bills of materials and realistic production cost targets • Mechanical–electronics integration and packaging • Assembly strategy and tolerance resolution • Supplier identification and manufacturing planning • Preparation for CE/UKCA testing and regulated environments • Trouble shooting any technical or commercial aspect of product development I can bridge between early prototypes and production with in-house 3D printing, laser cutting, assembly including specialist processes: cleanroom; low humidity; plasma surface treatment; freeze-drying; vacuum packaging. I have verified prototype and low-volume partners for injection moulding, CNC machining, pcb manufacture. I have particular expertise in development of in-vitro-diagnostic (IVD) medical devices, from concept to production, from initial concept design through rapid design-build-test cycles leveraging my in-house prototyping facilities and testing laboratory, If you are developing a physical product and need help turning a concept or prototype into a manufacturable design, feel free to get in touch. As a fellow entrepreneur, I understand sometimes you are looking for specialist advice to supplement your in-house team, for example to trouble shoot, manage a difficult supplier, decide strategic direction, or even to evaluate alternative funding routes.For this I offer direct consultation sessions on an hourly basis.