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New Product
Introduction.

NPI is the structured process that takes your product from validated prototype to repeatable, high-quality production. POE's NPI program de-risks the transition — so your first production run performs like your best prototype.

5
Structured Phases
Design review through production release — every step documented and validated.
FAI
First Article Inspection
Formal FAI report to IPC-A-610. Supports CE, FCC, UL, and ISO 13485 submissions.
SPC
Process Qualification
Statistical process control data and Cpk analysis before production release.
Lock
Production BOM Lock
Approved manufacturing package with locked BOM and signed process specification.
5 PhasesStructured NPI Process
FAIFirst Article Inspection
ISO 9001Certified Quality System
20+Years Manufacturing
NPI Process

From Prototype to Production

A structured 5-phase process that systematically validates every aspect of your product before committing to full production.

Phase 1
Design Review & DFM
Design for Manufacturability Analysis
Our engineers review your Gerber files, BOM, and assembly drawings before any material is ordered. We check pad geometry, trace/space rules, component placement, thermal relief, via-in-pad design, and stencil apertures. Issues found here cost nothing to fix. Issues found in production cost everything.
Deliverables
DFM report with issue list
BOM availability check
Stackup recommendation
Stencil aperture review
Phase 2
Engineering Build
Controlled First Build
A small controlled build (typically 3–10 boards) using production-representative materials, processes, and equipment. This is not a prototype — it is a production trial. Every parameter is documented: solder paste volume, reflow profile, placement accuracy, and inspection results.
Deliverables
SPI data for all boards
Reflow profile record
AOI and X-Ray results
Electrical test data
Phase 3
First Article Inspection
Comprehensive FAI Report
The first article board is inspected against your drawings and specifications to IPC-A-610 standards. Every component is verified for correct placement, orientation, and soldering quality. Dimensional measurements, cross-section analysis, and electrical test results are documented in a formal FAI report.
Deliverables
FAI report (AS9102 format available)
Component verification records
Dimensional measurement data
Electrical test results
Phase 4
Process Qualification
Statistical Process Validation
We run a qualification batch (typically 20–50 boards) to validate process capability. SPC data is collected for critical parameters. Yield analysis identifies any systematic issues. Process parameters are locked and documented in the manufacturing process specification.
Deliverables
SPC data and Cpk analysis
Yield report
Process specification document
Approved component list
Phase 5
Production Release
Manufacturing Package Approval
All documentation is reviewed and approved. The production BOM is locked, the manufacturing process specification is signed off, and the product is released to production. From this point, every production run follows the validated process — consistently, repeatably, at any volume.
Deliverables
Approved manufacturing package
Production BOM (locked)
Process specification (signed)
Production release certificate
What's Included

NPI Services

Every POE NPI program includes these core services as standard.

Design

DFM & DFA Analysis

Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly review of your Gerber files, BOM, and assembly drawings. We identify issues before production starts — not after.

Sourcing

BOM Review & Component Qualification

Full BOM availability check, lead time analysis, and component qualification. Alternative part recommendations for any EOL or long-lead-time components. Approved vendor list management.

Build

Engineering Build & Process Development

Controlled first build using production equipment and materials. Reflow profile development, stencil optimization, and placement program verification. All parameters documented.

Inspection

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Comprehensive FAI to IPC-A-610 standards. Component verification, dimensional measurement, cross-section analysis, and electrical test. Formal FAI report provided.

Validation

Process Qualification & SPC

Statistical process control data collection during qualification build. Cpk analysis for critical parameters. Yield analysis and process capability verification before production release.

Documentation

Manufacturing Documentation Package

Complete manufacturing documentation including process specification, approved BOM, test procedures, and quality records. Supports your regulatory submissions and quality audits.

Why It Matters

The Cost of Skipping NPI.

Most production failures are not random. They are systematic — caused by a process that was never properly validated. A board that worked in prototype fails in production because the process was different, the components were different, or the tolerances were tighter. NPI eliminates these surprises before they become expensive.

Production Yield Problems
Without process validation, yield issues only appear at volume. Reworking 500 boards costs far more than a proper NPI build of 10.
Component Substitution Failures
Production components are often different from prototype components. NPI validates that production-sourced parts perform identically to your design intent.
Regulatory Certification Risk
CE, FCC, and UL certifications are based on specific production processes. Undocumented process changes after certification can invalidate your approval.
Supply Chain Traceability
Without NPI documentation, you cannot trace a field failure back to a specific production batch, component lot, or process parameter. NPI creates the traceability chain.
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NPI Program.

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When should I start the NPI process?
Ideally when your design is stable and you have a validated prototype. NPI should begin before you commit to production quantities — not after your first production run fails.
How long does NPI take?
Typically 3–6 weeks depending on product complexity, component lead times, and the number of design iterations required. We provide a detailed timeline at the start of the program.
Do you provide FAI documentation for regulatory submissions?
Yes. Our FAI reports are structured to support CE, FCC, UL, and ISO 13485 regulatory submissions. We can also provide AS9102-format FAI reports for aerospace applications.

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