Manufacturing

For the last 50 years we have designed, developed and manufactured products within the time, quality and cost constraints specified by the client. As established product designers and developers, Smallfry has a history of great connections to the manufacturing industry and an extensive list of trusted manufacturers and suppliers.

Our designers manage the production of your design , being knowledgeable of a range of different manufacturing processes: including injection moulding, metal fabrication, fabric suppliers and electronics. Whether you are looking at high or low volume productions, a project designed for manufacture by Smallfry means you can can get a cost-effective solution, without compromising on quality.

Design For Manufacture

We work closely with our clients to develop manufacturable products within the specified budget, production quantities and preferred manufacturing process. From the start, concepts are tackled with manufacture in mind, resulting in well designed products that are ready to take to market. Our process considers material choice, assembly, production processes, maintenance and disposal throughout, guaranteeing a first-rate manufacturing solution to meet the demands of your project, while ensuring parts are delivered on time at the specified quality and cost.

Sourcing and Liaising

Our design for manufacture process begins by collaborating with our established network of trusted manufactures and suppliers. By working closely with you and our suppliers, we can make decisions based on what is best for your product. We understand that no two products are the same, so if you require any unique or specialised parts or processes, we can accommodate this and source a bespoke supplier or manufacturing solution, underpinned by our extensive knowledge of the industry. Once the manufacturing of your product has started, we can continue to communicate with the manufacturer to ensure an efficient and smooth path to market.

Scheduling

At Smallfry, it is our responsibility to operate as a highly coordinated team to ensure your product can be realised as quickly and efficiently as possible. We work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure there is no discrepancy in the time allocated for a project, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and organisation throughout. We believe it is important to provide project management across all parts of the product development process so we can provide you with security and make sure your product is produced efficiently and on time.

Standard Operating Procedures

We have extensive experience in ensuring product quality and design intent is maintained though to mass production. Through the careful development of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) we can ensure that all workers on the line follow best practice technique. This helps to maintain quality by minimising the likelihood of process variation and defects.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

We have extensive experience in ensuring product quality and design intent is maintained though to mass production. Through the careful development of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) we can ensure that all workers on the line follow best practice technique. This helps to maintain quality by minimising the likelihood of process variation and defects.