From concept to product.
A structured approach.
The TRL framework — originally developed by NASA — defines 10 levels of readiness, from raw concept to commercially available product. Every product has to earn each level in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped steps.
Most people in hardware cover one part of this journey.
I cover all of it, from the first strategic question at TRL 0 to production at TRL 9.
That continuity changes everything. Manufacturing constraints get factored in at TRL 2. Prototypes are built with production materials from TRL 4. Nothing has to be redesigned from scratch at TRL 8 because nobody thought ahead.
My workshop, cross-disciplinary background, and end-to-end experience mean I can engage from strategy through to DFM — one partner, the whole journey.
No handoffs
One partner from strategy to production. No translation loss between design and engineering.
Earlier decisions
I anticipate manufacturing constraints at TRL 2–3 — not TRL 8. Problems get solved before they become expensive.
You always know where you are
The TRL framework gives every conversation a shared reference. No ambiguity about progress or next steps.
A la carte
I’ll walk you through the entire journey or just assist in reaching a milestone.
Every product starts at TRL 0
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