GW Plastics recognizes that many companies have limited resources and budget constraints for developing new products. Additionally, some have limited plastics injection molding and tooling experience. This is where GW/PD™ can fill the gap.
GW Plastics excels at Product Development and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support. We are strong believers that early supplier involvement is critical to successful new product introductions. The goal of GW/PD™ (Product Development) is to reduce customer product cost and time-to-market.
GW Product Development Capabilities
- Concept development
- Industrial design
- Product design and development
- Design history file
- DFM (design for manufacturing)
- Design verification and validation
- Rigorous IP protection standards
Exceptional Program Management
Getting your product to market quickly, efficiently and at the highest quality requires exceptional program management and engineering experience across multiple disciplines. GW has the capabilities, program management and experience to deliver.
- Highly Structured New Product Launch Process
- 10 phases with defined inputs & outputs to ensure consistency and high quality
- Formal Design Review, Requirements Review, Validation Procedures
- Proprietary GW Project Tracking and Reporting System
- Best-in-Class Global Tooling and Process Optimization
- Focus on Innovative Manufacturing Solutions
- Strong Transfer Mold Experience
Why Invest in DFM and Early Supplier Involvement?
- Ensure proper product design, material selection, tool design, supply continuity, and long-term product quality.
- Avoid significant increases on project and unit cost, reducing long-term cost of goods sold.
- Ensure the proper manufacturing and technical support for the project.
- Eliminate costly engineering changes and shorten overall project timing.
- Allow for an advanced quality planning opportunity to be incorporated upfront.
