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"We need a measurement system that will . . . (omitted per NDA). Can The Pilot Group build the system or do you just provide the design?"If you give us the opportunity to take a look at your project, we will tell you what we can and cannot do. Most often, we will quote a fixed-price for a completed working system including design, analysis, fabrication and integration at your location. If we don't think we can be competetive on price or lead time, we will do our best to direct you to another company that does what you're looking for or find an off-the-shelf product that will suit your needs.
"I have drawings and schematics for most of the machine but we mainly need assistance building to the prints. Can you make these precision parts and assemble to tight tolerances?"We are experts in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of first-time devices and systems. We can take a look at your design, point out where the difficulties will lie in building it, fabricate and assemble precision components and even help simplfy the design to cut costs.
"Can you support my obtaining a patent for the design you will be building?"Having already drafted, submitted, and obtained many patents, we have extensive experience in working through the process of securing intellectual property. Our assistance can range from technical discussions and product development to assistance in preparation and filing of patent documents.
"We would like to investigate the feasibility of the idea before we sign up to have a prototype built..."Because our technical capabilities are very diverse, and we keep abreast of the latest commercial technology and developments, we are well suited to research the feasibility of many types of devices and systems. More often than not, a feasibility study is a part of our fixed price quotations.
"Would The Pilot Group be in a position to lend some engineering analysis and design assistance to us for this project?"We can often provide the technical know-how to get your project design "over the hump", filling in the missing bits of analysis needed to guarantee the performance of a system. Assistance with structural, thermal, static, dynamic, optical, electronic, and fluids analysis is all readily available. This assistance can be provided on a fixed-price or time-and-materials basis, whichever you prefer.
"How do I get started working with The Pilot Group on this idea?"The best way to start working with us is to have a clear and well-developed concept of the device you want or need. There are almost always several viable alternatives when it comes to the practical implementation of a new idea. Once we understand your technical requirements, we will suggest several ways to develop it into a working device. With your input, we can then select the option that best suits your particular needs. |
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