Innovation is not just alive; it's booming down under!

Prototypes can test and validate a product before committing to full-scale production, saving time and money and greatly reducing risk. But why is it a good idea for your mechanical products to be prototyped locally in Australia when there are so many overseas providers?

Well, as collaboration is key in the design process, the multi-stage, multi-stakeholder approach requires close dialogue between the innovating business, the prototype engineers, and user testers. Working in person with your design team ensures that this dialogue is high-fidelity enough to result in meaningful updates between prototype versions, which results in a better end product.

Working with international suppliers has been a cost-saving method for many companies; however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks of relying on offshore supply chains. The pandemic has caused widespread disruptions in global manufacturing and logistics, leading to the uncertainty of other countries' lockdown policies and delays in production and communication, resulting in greatly increased delivery times and cost blow-outs, rather than savings.

Local prototyping also helps maintain your confidentiality and security. Your prototypes often contain proprietary information and trade secrets that you don't want to share with your competitors. When your prototypes are engineered in local facilities under the supervision of your company, with trusted and contractually signed local partners, you have far greater assurance of IP security. 

By partnering with a local prototyping facility like Sorensen Product Lab, your company has the ability to engage actively in the process in real time and make adjustments to the prototype as needed, ensuring that the final product meets your specific requirements and specifications.

The last few years of global upheaval have shown why it's more important than ever to work with a local innovation partner like Sorensen Product Lab. Why not get in touch to learn about how we can bring your products to market faster and with greater control over the design and development processes?

Watch Mustang Nozzles go through testing and refinement in the Lab >>