PHASE-GATE SYSTEM
DISCOVERY
0
Gate
1
- Ideation / Industrial Design
- Technical Feasibility
- 3D Renderings / Concept Sketches
- Market Analysis
ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
1
Gate
2
- Assembly / Part Breakout
- Proof of Concept
- Preliminary CAD
- Initial Quotes & Cost Analysis
PROJECT PLANNING
2
Gate
3
- Business Case
- Project Timing
- Component & System Specifications
- Budget
- Product Definition
- Target Costs
ENGINEERING
DETAILED DESIGN
DETAILED DESIGN
3
Gate
4
- Full Component Definition
- Simulation (FEA, CFD)
- Preliminary Drawings
- Assembly Buildup
- Digital Mockup (DMU)
- Design Reviews
PROTOTYPE
BUILD/TESTING
BUILD/TESTING
4
Gate
5
- Prototype Part Procurement
- Physical Test
- Initial Prototype Build
- Manufacturing Feedback
ENGINEERING
DOCUMENTATION
DOCUMENTATION
5
Gate
6
- Final Part / Assembly Drawings
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Part Cost Roll-up
- Installation Drawings
- Production Quotes
- Final Design Packet
LAUNCH
6
Gate
7
- Supplier Selection
- Production Part Procurement
- Manufacturing Feedback / Approval
- Purchasing Agreements
- Initial Production Builds
- Final Testing
FOLLOW-UP
7
Gate
8
- Lessons Learned
- Performance Improvements
- Design Guidelines
- Cost Reduction
