Concept Generation

• Transfer technology and knowledge from other industries and disciplines
• Generate multiple concepts, following multiple paths in a relatively short time
• Concepts are backed by solid engineering principals

Leading Edge Engineering's consultants have the manufacturing, design, and value engineering skills coupled with the customer relations experience required to understand how tricky it can be to meet the needs of both parts-suppliers and end-product manufacturers.

In order to spur innovation and counter the effects of group think, it is not uncommon for companies hire outside design firms. Unfortunately, many design firms deliver concepts that are aesthetically pleasing but lack in mechanical, economic, and manufacturing viability. Leading Edge uses a structured approach for generating new concepts that draws on a variety of proven techniques. We also have the mechanical and analytical horsepower to validate concepts and communicate their intent using solid engineering principals.

Some of the tools that we use include: Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, DFX, QFD/Pugh Matrices, Cost Estimation, Ergonomic Modeling, Reverse Kinematic Concept Generation, other Six Sigma tools.