Ep. 38 - Taking Prototypes to Production
We explore the critical phases of product development (EVT, DVT, PVT) and discuss the importance of each phase while you bring your product to market.
Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast · Stephen Hawes
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Show Notes
In this episode of the OHM Podcast, We explore the critical phases of product development: Engineering Validation Test (EVT), Design Validation Test (DVT), and Production Validation Test (PVT). We discuss the importance of each phase in transforming a bare-bones concept into a market-ready product and emphasize the need for structured validation processes to ensure that products meet their intended specifications and can be effectively mass-produced.
Join us as we delve into:
- The significance of product validation and the role of the Product Requirement Document (PRD)
- The differences and objectives of EVT, DVT, and PVT
- How empirical testing and user feedback shape product development
- Insights into managing engineering teams and collaboration across disciplines
- Real-world examples from their experiences at Form Labs and Opulo
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