Product development

Have you been nursing an idea for a new product for a while? Or do you want to work on developing an existing product? While product development might seem like a complex and time-consuming process, that doesn’t have to be the case. At Wicro Plastics we’re keen to help you with it! When developing a product, it’s important to make a good inventory of what you need, the standards the product must meet, and the material you want to use to make the product. For example, you can have a plastic product made.

Injection molding roadmap

PHASE 1: QUOTATION

We maintain close contact during this initial step. It’s important to take a good inventory in order to determine which product components are required. We review the plastics needed and select suppliers for other components.

Quotation

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PHASE 2: ASSIGNMENT

You’re happy with the quote and have signed off on it. Our project manager then receives the assignment and everyone’s at the starting blocks ready to begin work on designing your project. The required samples have already been ordered and together we draw up an action list.

Assignment

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PHASE 3: PLANNING

We then create a plan based on the action list. This is a detailed project plan that our project manager tackles with a structured approach. In this phase, all elements and aspects of the project flow together into a cohesive whole.

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PHASE 4: PROTOTYPE

Now the fun really starts, because in the prototype phase we work on development. All the components – which we’ve worked on intensively together in previous phases – come together. From mould to master batches and other purchased parts.

Prototype

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FASE 5: PILOT

In the pilot phase the product really takes shape – both literally and figuratively. Testing, optimising and refining… everything comes together, and is assembled into a complete, fully-fledged product. Happy times!

Pilot

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PHASE 6: LAUNCH

Are you satisfied, or even delighted? Then we press the big green button and launch the product together. Mass production can begin, and your product is ready to go on the market. Congratulations!

Launch

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Have plastic product made

Plastic products are something that we all use every day, and many are manufactured using injection moulding. Injection moulding can create almost any unique shape. In collaboration with our engineers, the product’s manufacturability, reproducibility and costs will be examined. After all, the price is something that’s determined on the drawing board. Our engineers have plenty of experience; they supervise similar design projects an average of 100 times each year.

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Project Management

A product often consists of various components. Often these can’t all be produced by one factory, depending on the materials used. This means that multiple suppliers will be involved in product development. Wicro takes the lead in this process. Our engineers advise on manufacturability and functionality right from the very first sketches. The mould-making process begins based on these. At the same time we look for and select suitable suppliers for the products that are not injection moulded, and start building an assembly line. Then, once all samples have been approved and cleared, we can start mass production in our injection moulding and assembly plant in Kessel.

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One Stop Shop

The big advantage of a one-stop shop is that your product is developed and produced under one roof. There’s a single point of contact for the end product. Wicro takes care of all intermediate steps and communication with suppliers. And we even go a step further! We’re able to take care of worldwide distribution for you too. This means not only organising transport, but stock management as well, either in Kessel or on-site at your location. We ensure that you always have stock available, as well as ensuring timely delivery and replenishment of the stock.

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Ready to have your product developed?

We are curious about your product and would love to help you with an efficient and, above all, worry-free development. Feel free to contact us to get acquainted.
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Marcel van Spijk

Product Development
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Taking care of product development from A to Z

We don’t just make a product or part, we feel part. Part of the development of your product. Unburdened from A to Z.

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