Sherman is the preferred partner for dozens of companies and entrepreneurs worldwide for the engineering development of new products. The company is renowned for offering comprehensive turnkey solutions, including those in engineering development.
Sherman’s clients benefit from a complete set of top-tier human capabilities, advanced computerized planning and development tools, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, all converging to complete a full and thorough engineering development process under one roof.
What is Engineering Development / Product Engineering?
Engineering development is the core of the development process for new products, systems, and engineering assemblies. It begins after the market research phase is completed and involves several key stages that Sherman performs for its clients under one roof, with the highest standards of professionalism and execution. These stages include identifying needs and defining optimal engineering characteristics, outlining requirements, creating a specification of expected outcomes (System Requirement Review - SRR), conducting design reviews and selecting the best solution (System Design Review - SDR), product design, simulation, prototyping, and finally, testing and revisions until the perfect results are achieved, meeting the product requirements and the client’s needs.
The engineering development process uses various CAD-based simulation software to test the product’s engineering properties, including structure, structural strength, load-bearing capacity, tensile and tear resistance, and functionality relative to its intended use. Engineering development is a critical stage in the new product development process and begins after the concept is approved as part of the NPI (New Product Introduction) transition from development to production.
Key Stages of Engineering Development
The engineering development process is integral to overall product development and the transition from development to production. There is a significant overlap between the stages of this process and parallel processes. The key stages of product engineering development include:
- Feasibility Assessment – An initial examination conducted by certified engineers to evaluate the preliminary feasibility of the product from an engineering perspective.
Engineering Design – At this stage, the entire product and all its components are designed, resulting in a conceptual specification of the parts that will be designed in the following stages.
- Computerized Simulation – Creating computer simulations of all product parts using CAD-based software. At this stage, a 3D model of each component is built, and the entire product's function is tested using dedicated simulation software.
- Prototyping – Producing a physical prototype to test the product and its functionality, often involving beta testers as needed.
- Evaluation and Review – Gathering conclusions from the development and testing phases, making necessary improvements and updates, and repeating the process, including building a new prototype as needed.
- Production – Running an initial NPI production batch with quality control for each batch, refining the production process, and preparing for mass production.
Product engineering capabilities are required in varying degrees throughout the process, but professional engineering activity is constant until the final product is ready for production.
Product Engineering at Sherman
At Sherman, you'll find all the resources needed to complete the engineering development (product engineering) process from start to finish. This includes a multidisciplinary team of professionals such as engineers, designers, technicians, project managers, and industry experts relevant to the new product. The company also provides advanced computerized systems for design, simulation, and engineering development, as well as a variety of advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce prototypes using the best production methods and materials for the specific product.
Additionally, Sherman offers a professional framework for product testing, regulatory and functional compliance, laboratory testing, and quality control to approve the product before transitioning from development to mass production, which can also be carried out using the company’s advanced production systems.
In the demanding process of developing a new product, Sherman provides peace of mind and great security, relieving clients from overhead costs and time-consuming development tasks and allowing them to focus on their core goals—achieving marketing and sales objectives and improving their competitive standing. This value-packed solution, wrapped in a professional, dedicated, and meticulous engineering development process, has made Sherman the strategic partner of choice for dozens of companies and entrepreneurs involved in research and development activities in Israel and worldwide.
Meeting standards for quality, safety, durability, and environmental impact is essential for any product facing regulatory oversight, business competition, and the need to meet business objectives. This process includes everything from laboratory testing to compliance with regulatory requirements.