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title: "Development Process | FOTHG Technology — Mechanical Design & Product Development"
description: "Our 8-step product development process, from consultation through design, mechanical design, mockup, mold and injection molding to production."
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# Development Process

Our 8-step product development process, from consultation through design, mechanical design, mockup, mold and injection molding to production.

## How far along are you?

Choose what you already have and we will highlight the steps ahead. Consultation and quoting always come first.

## 8-step development process

1.  ### Consultation
    
    Together we define the product's purpose, operating environment, key functions, specifications, schedule and budget.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Idea notes or sketches
    -   Reference products or images
    -   Target specs, volume and schedule
    
    What you get
    
    -   Requirements summary
    -   Proposed scope
    
2.  ### Quote & Contract
    
    Based on the agreed scope, we propose a quote and schedule for each stage, and sign an NDA if needed.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Agreed scope
    
    What you get
    
    -   Quote and schedule by stage
    -   Contract and NDA
    
3.  ### Product Design
    
    [Related service : Product Design](https://fothg.com/en/services/product-design/)
    
    We research the market and competitors, then take the exterior from concept sketches to 3D renderings.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Requirements
    -   Preferred style and references
    
    What you get
    
    -   Concept sketches
    -   3D renderings
    -   CMF proposal
    
4.  ### Mechanical Design
    
    [Related service : Mechanical Design](https://fothg.com/en/services/mechanical-design/)
    
    We design the internal layout and fastening structure, and create 3D models and 2D drawings ready for molding.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Final design or exterior data
    -   Internal component specs (PCB, battery, etc.)
    
    What you get
    
    -   3D part and assembly models
    -   2D manufacturing drawings
    -   BOM
    
5.  ### Mockup & Validation
    
    [Related service : Mockup](https://fothg.com/en/services/mockup/)
    
    Mockups built from the design data verify appearance, assembly and movement, and results feed back into the design.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   3D design data
    
    What you get
    
    -   Appearance and functional mockups
    -   Design updated with findings
    
6.  ### Mold Making
    
    [Related service : Mold](https://fothg.com/en/services/mold/)
    
    After a moldability review of the final design, we build the production injection molds.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Final 3D and 2D design data
    
    What you get
    
    -   Moldability review
    -   Injection molds
    
7.  ### Trial Shots
    
    [Related service : Mold](https://fothg.com/en/services/mold/)
    
    T1 trial shots from the finished mold check dimensions and appearance, and the mold is refined as needed.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Feedback on trial parts
    
    What you get
    
    -   T1 trial parts
    -   Mold correction and approval
    
8.  ### Production
    
    [Related service : Injection Molding](https://fothg.com/en/services/injection/)
    
    Production molding runs under approved conditions, with inspection and process control to stabilize quality.
    
    What you provide
    
    -   Production volume and schedule
    
    What you get
    
    -   Production parts
    -   Quality inspection
    

## How we work

-   01
    
    ### Confirm before moving on
    
    We share the deliverables of each stage — sketches, renderings, 3D data, drawings — and proceed only after your sign-off.
    
-   02
    
    ### Production in mind from day one
    
    Mold structure and molding conditions are considered from the design stage, reducing late changes.
    
-   03
    
    ### One point of contact
    
    Even for mockup, mold and molding stages with partners, FOTHG Technology manages schedule and quality.
    

## Have a product in development?

A rough sketch is enough to start. Send us your inquiry and we will reply within 5 business days.

[Get a Quote](https://fothg.com/en/contact/?type=quote) [Contact Us](https://fothg.com/en/contact/)

[+82-32-278-1611](tel:+82322781611) [contact@fothg.com](mailto:contact@fothg.com)