Example of "manufacturing consulting" for new product development using in-house technology - Part 1

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Consulting example of new product development utilizing in-house technology -Part 1-

When you plan to develop a new business or product, you may be considering a business that utilizes your company's strength, "in-house technology." In such cases, you may be confident in your "core technology," but when it comes to commercializing the product, you may be unsure about the other parts - "design""Are you having trouble with "manufacturing"?

Macnica 's "Manufacturing Consulting" has been involved in consulting for many such customers.
This time, I would like to briefly introduce an example of a consultation and consulting proposal from a company with a core technology called "environmental power generation."

"Consultation example of power supply + wireless" Consultant: Company A

■ Contents of consultation

Company A, which has energy harvesting technology, is considering business development with a new product that utilizes that technology. He was there.

■ Company A's problems

・I want to send data wirelessly using the power generated by energy harvesting, but is it possible because the amount of power generation is very small? I want to know
・What are the wireless standards for data transfer, and which one is the best? I want to know
・I don't have the know-how for circuit design, where can I get support?

Flow up to this proposal

1. inquiry (Consultation) ▼	We want to develop new products and services using energy harvesting technology. I want to realize energy harvesting + notification function (alarm) without battery, but is it possible in the first place? Also, I don't have any circuit design know-how, so I would like to consult with you about technical matters.
2. hearing ▼	What is your energy harvesting technology? Hearing about specifications, etc.
3. investigation, consideration ▼	We selected the optimal parts for data transfer by energy harvesting (which can work with energy harvesting). 1. Selection of wireless communication: Narrow down the candidates to BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz wireless (920MHz), etc., and finally set selection criteria considering the usage environment (inside the facility): Communication stability , required flight distance, no radio wave interference 2. Acquisition of wireless technical conformity certification 3. Implemented the circuit design of the slave unit (transmission unit). For the base unit, use the existing base unit (PC + USB)
4. Verification of implementation method ▼	Verification of realization of energy harvesting + alarm notification by prototype (PoC)
5. Suggestion	environment Power generation (Company A's core technology) + power supply circuit design and proposal of wireless specifications ・Wireless: Optimal for the usage environment Proposed "Sub-GHz wireless" (because the 2.4GHz band in the facility may cause radio wave interference) ・Children (sending units) circuit design * For the main unit (PC + USB), use the existing unit ・ Proposal including acquisition of technical suitability certification
*What is Technical Conformity? In Japan, the "Radio Law" is stipulated for devices that emit radio waves, and in principle, a "license" is required to open a radio station (to make a radio station emit radio waves). It is possible to open a "specified radio station" specified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications without a license by obtaining standard certification in advance based on the Radio Law, and the certification is "technical standard conformity certification and construction design certification". It is called "Technical Conformity". A technical conformity mark is attached to devices that have received technical conformity. For details, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. https://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/index.htm

Points of this concert

Optimal parts and wireless selection (selection based on wireless knowledge and extensive handling experience)
Implementation of circuit design by power supply specialist team
Efficient circuit design without wasting time and cost (utilization of optimal partner companies with proven track record in wireless technology)
Implementation of verification in anticipation of product realization by prototype (PoC)

I want to keep this in mind when selecting a contractor for electronic device development! three points

When we outsource the design of a product to the IoT, we may encounter unexpected problems depending on the technical capabilities of the subcontractor, and development may take time.
We have seen many cases of customers failing due to mistakes in the selection of contractors as a result of commercializing IoT devices and other products through outsourced development. Here are three things to keep in mind to avoid such risks.

1. Having the know-how to develop the latest technology
2. Ensure the quality standards required for the equipment
3. Ability to procure parts during mass production

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