Make the next big thing.
File2fab is a Los Angeles based product design studio. We help people like you master complex product development challenges. Our process removes problems and creates opportunities for discovery and innovation.
We make the intangible, tangible.
Solid Design, Clear Results.
We are a creative design studio based in LA, helping customers with amazing ideas develop groundbreaking, successful, and impactful products.
Services
We are your personal design and engineering team. Select a service that fits your needs. Not sure where to begin? Connect with us.
Our Process
Product Design Overview: Managing the lifecycle of a product involves several key stages, each demanding careful planning and execution. Successful navigation through each phase is crucial, as issues during one stage can lead to significant challenges and additional costs in subsequent stages. Understanding and addressing the complexities at each step contribute to launching higher-quality and cost-effective products.
The Journey Includes:
Design and Engineering
- Creative development. Produce and iterate concepts quickly with sketches, models and digital tools.
- Develop comprehensive design documents, including PCB layouts, CAD drawings, part specifications, and firmware.
- Produce prototypes and iterate.
- Ensure the prototypes validate the product’s capabilities and quality.
Preparing for Production
- Initiate the ‘Request for Quote’ (RFQ) process for competitive bidding among potential contract manufacturers.
- Establish a solid long-term relationship with the selected manufacturer through detailed contracts.
Pre Production
- Transfer and review design documentation.
- Manufacture tools, dies, and fixtures.
- Build and test production intent prototypes.
- Test and certify the product to meet regulatory standards.
- Develop assembly line processes, work instructions, and conduct worker training.
- Conduct a pilot run of around 1,000 units to ensure manufacturing process viability.
Mass Production
- Address challenges such as forecasting demand, production rate limitations, efficiency considerations, lead times, and quality issues.
- Commit to production levels while managing capital investment and cash flow.
Improvements
- Manage changes carefully during mass production to avoid shipping defective products.
- Plan for engineering changes, material disposition, worker training, retesting, and validations.
End of Life
- Strategically end production to minimize waste and efficiently utilize remaining materials.
- Consider a final production run for spare parts to support customers during the product’s remaining lifespan.
Customers
We collaborate with established global brands.
