Portworld ODM Product Development & Manufacturing Process Guide
Portworld ODM Project Workflow (Integrated Version)
Stage 1: Project Initiation & Requirements
- Define product positioning and core features
- Complete initial Industrial Design (ID Design) concepts
- Specify hardware and software requirements
- Identify certification and regulatory compliance needs
- Sign NDA agreements
Stage 2: Design Validation & Prototyping
- Create and test the final 3D-printed prototype
- Confirm prototype approval to initiate mold tooling
- Complete concept design planning and prepare for Engineering Validation Test (EVT pre-stage)
Stage 3: Mold Design & Fabrication
- Design and manufacture molds (including CNC dies, soft/hard tooling)
- Produce and test tooling samples
- Finalize mold acceptance and optimization
Stage 4: Validation & Production Preparation
- Conduct EVT, DVT, and PVT testing to validate engineering, design, and production feasibility
- Collaborate on PCBA development and software integration
- Complete required certifications
- Perform PVT tests to ensure production consistency
Stage 5: Mass Production & Finalization
- Begin full-scale mass production
- Execute packaging design and packaging requirement implementation
- Conduct quality checks and manage shipment
- Prepare for End-of-Life (EOL) product lifecycle management