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If
you have an idea for a new product or enhancement to an existing one,
O&E can help you develop it. The first step in product development
is to understand what the end customer wants and what is currently
available to this customer. This information is then processed together
with the technology choices and manufacturing options to formulate
a product development plan and specification. The entire process or
product development plan must be closely managed and an efficient
means of communicating status must be established.
O&E has developed products for a wide range of markets:
 | Computer Technology |
| Building Control Systems |
| Healthcare |
| Telecommunications |
| Consumer Products |
| Computer Telephony |
We have experience in:
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Embedded
systems
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Web
enabled devices
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Uni
and multiprocessor
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DSP,
micro-controller, and RISC
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Analog
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Digital
and analog audio/video
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Motor
control
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System
software
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Device
drivers
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Software
porting
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Firmware
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Diagnostic
and test software
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Speech
recognition
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Telecom
software
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Hardware
and software productization
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Product
enhancements
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Cost
reduction analysis and implementation
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PROVEN APPROACH
key
elements:
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Understanding the requirements of the
target market
| What currently fills the marketplace need? |
| What is the competition doing? |
| What are the priorities of key factors to the business success of the product - time to
market, features vs. competition, unit cost,
engineering cost, etc.?
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Technology Choices
| What technology is most appropriate given the
requirements of the target market?
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Manufacturing Options
| Based on projections and cost requirements which manufacturing approach makes sense?
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Rapid Prototyping
| How important is a prototype? |
| Does the concept need to be demonstrated quickly? |
| Develop clear description of approach along with an implementation plan.
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Management/Implementation
Methodology
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Balance
"Ready, Fire, Aim" and "Get It Right The
First Time" approaches |
| Detailed specs |
| Test / validation plan |
| Detailed implementation plans |
| Issue / problem tracking systems |
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