RESEARCH
Connecting with the target market during the development process is critical. Our team can tailor a custom research program that will not only help you understand the competitive market but can also connect your team with the end user.
QUALITATIVE
Focus Groups with end-users
Shop-Alongs with consumers
Ethnography
QUANTITATIVE
Attitude & Use Study
Technology Audit
Competitive Audit
DESIGN
Our diverse group of expertly trained designers with both the creativity and manufacturing knowledge help to bring your ideas to market. Our philosophy is to create beautiful products that are smart, functional, and distinctive.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Conceptual Ideation
Photo-realistic renderings
Color Study
Surface modeling
Form development
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Design / Layout Concepts
Brand Development
Logo / Corporate Identity
Packaging
UX | UI Design
Point of Purchase Merchandising
ENGINEERING
Engineering at Gyre9 comes in many forms. We provide mechanical, electrical and software engineering along with user interface development. Our engineers are creative problem solvers and can always find a solution to even the most difficult challenges. Engineering supports the design group to be sure concepts are manufacturable and are within the desired cost range.
MECHANICAL
Sourcing & Supplier evaluations
Design for Manufacturing
BOM development
Analysis
Testing
ELECTRICAL
Circuit Design
PCB Design & Analysis
Testing & Debugging
Reverse Engineering
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Software Analysis
CI / CD
Regression Testing
MANUFACTURING
Our contract manufacturing team of electro-mechanical assemblers, manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors and inventory management staff can tailer each manufacturing program to our client’s specific needs. With over 50,000 sq ft of workspace we can create dedicated work cells, assembly lines specific to your product manufacturing needs. Our design, engineering and manufacturing teams meet frequently to ensure there are no disconnects. We are more than a contract manufacturer, we are a full turnkey product manufacturing partner.
We can handle all or part of the manufacturing needs
Prototypes
Alpha and Beta Units
Pre-Production
Rigorous Testing and quality control
Inventory Control
Limited run startup production
Full production with dedicated work
cells and assembly lines
Dedicated work cells and assembly lines
Packaging and shipping
PROCESS
The Stage Gate process divides your project into stages and gates, which serve as progress checkpoints. This proven methodology prevents project risks and streamlines communication. Gyre9 utilizes this process to provide project clarity and tracks the project success.
GATE 01
Are the specifications, timeline, and budget known & agreed upon?
GATE 02
Are the preliminary designs ready to be prototyped and tested?
GATE 03
Is the prototype ready for lifetime testing?
GATE 04
Is the design ready
for production?
GATE 05
Are we ready
for production?
01
STAGE
Specification Development
Stakeholder Interviews
Market Research
Technical Research
RACI Chart Review
Brainstorming
02
STAGE
Preliminary Design
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Breadboards
Engineering
&
Design Updates
Packaging ID
Preliminary Sourcing
03
STAGE
Testing & Design Updates
Prototype
Performance Testing
Packaging Testing
Design Updates:
Mechanical
ID
Engineering
ID Documentation
Install Manual
04
STAGE
Lifetime Testing & Pre-Production
Prototype
Production
Documentation
Vendor selection
Life testing
Packaging Testing
05
STAGE
Launch
Production
Documentation
Transfer
First Article Inspection
Preproduction Testing
Regulatory Testing
Pilot Production
