VPLUS / SERVICES / 07

From idea to a differentiated smart product

We support products that combine physical functions, sensors, connectivity, software and artificial intelligence.

● Strategy and diagnostics● Architecture and design● Validation and transfer

When it is relevant

Problems we address

The engagement is configured around maturity, available evidence and the desired outcome.

  • The idea is not yet expressed as architecture and requirements.
  • The technical differentiator is unclear.
  • A concept must be selected before prototyping.
  • The technology must be assessed for investment or transfer.

Components

Smart products and intellectual property

We select the relevant modules and connect them in a coherent architecture with explicit decision points.

01

Functions and requirements

Needs, functions, performance, interfaces and validation criteria.

02

Architecture and concepts

Alternatives, modelling, selection and integration of digital components.

03

Inventive potential

Technical differentiation, functions, mechanisms and elements worth protecting.

04

Technology assessment

Maturity, cost, risk, integration, markets and commercialisation potential.

Possible deliverables

Possible deliverables

Deliverables are agreed contractually and tailored to the decisions they must support.

  • Product architecture
  • Concept portfolio
  • Requirements and test plan
  • Techno-economic assessment
  • Preliminary protection strategy

Working method

From analysis to validation

The project can cover the full workflow or only the required stages.

  1. 01Needs
  2. 02Functions
  3. 03Concepts
  4. 04Prototype
  5. 05Assess

Project benefits

Decision-oriented outcomes

  • Explicit technical differentiator
  • Evidence-based phased investment
  • Better-protected knowledge assets
Application example

Assessment of a smart mechatronic concept

Architecture, performance, replication difficulty and use scenarios are assessed together.

NEXT STEP

Clarify technical value before investing in development.

Share the context, objective and main difficulty. We will define an appropriate assessment framework.

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