We pride ourselves in our ability to extract the necessary information from our clients. Most of them are inventors and other professionals; we help them to define their ideas or products. This information is then used to work up preliminary concepts. These concepts are then filtered to select the one that best aligns with the desired product requirements and features.
Designing a new product is a complex process that involves understanding market needs, functional and performance requirements, cost, aesthetics, tolerances, human factors, materials, etc. The list can go on and on depending on the application.
Forme’s Team assist their clients in the design of components and assemblies to best meet the complexities and specifications of their products. Our aim is to achieve designs that meet the product requirements whilst simplifying manufacturability and downstream processes such as assembly, sorting, painting, bonding, packaging etc. For us, manufacturability is always front of mind and often sets the departure point for a design process. This approach ensures cost effectiveness and collective value for our clients.
Finite element analysis (FEA) is undertaken when required and any relevant standards or other credentials are applied to the design. Our preferred design platform is Solidworks, within which we can do early-stage mechanical and flow FEA. Specialised or complex FEA activities are sub-contracted.
Generally parts generated at this stage are not for sale and are used mostly for testing, live simulation, sales and marketing or media purposes. This stage is often a vital one in determining the viability, functionality and efficacy of the product.
We have capabilities to create prototypes in our 3D fused deposition modelling machine (FDM) internally but most of our prototyping is done via a local bureau known for their current technology. These technologies range from CNC machining to SLA, FDM, and SLS.
Creating a fully working prototype can help confirm that your product is viable and save time and money. Speak to our team to learn more about what is possible.
Additionally, we have an in-depth knowledge of environmental requirements such as recyclability, flammability, and UV sensitivity, ensuring that your product meets or exceeds, all required environmental regulations.
Generally the devices that we develop require a high level of engineering input. This also applies to the material selection and to this end we ensure the selection of the most appropriatly specified materials for the application. We have a long history of working with commodity as well as high-performance engineering resins and some of these materials are unique to our use in Australia. We regularly use and specify materials that are either UL compliant, food contact compliant or comply to the ISO 10993 certification for biocompatibility of medical devices.
Yes, we do prototyping in-house. We try to keep prototyping in-house as much as possible, but it does depend on the materials needed to complete the process and the circumstances and scale of the project. We will co-ordinate your prototype – whether it is made by us or externally – as part of the project.
Forme Technologies has extensive experience in the design and development of products for a wide range of industries, including medical, defence and consumer electronics. Leveraging our considerable expertise allows you to potentially realise significant cost savings while achieving a faster time-to-market.
Additionally, we have an in-depth knowledge of environmental requirements such as recyclability, flammability, and UV sensitivity, ensuring that your product meets or exceeds or all required environmental regulations.
As each project undertaken by Forme Technologies is unique, delivery times will vary depending on design, material availability and other factors. Choosing to work with our team ensures that external factors have minimal effect on the delivery of your product. Strong relationships with our suppliers and a deep knowledge of technical aspects of our job allow us to accurately forecast delivery times. Speak to our team to learn more.
The costs of prototyping will depend on the complexity of the project. In some instances, a number of different prototypes need to be developed before we are able to meet a client’s requirements. Prototyping is an affordable option for testing a concept and idea out to make sure it actually works the way you invisaged and is functional.
Prototype tooling is conducted in house, but should you choose to move from prototyping to full-scale production with us, large scale tooling will be required. This process is conducted through one of our partner organisations in South Korea, China or Portugal.
We continuously invest in our facilities to meet the exacting standards that our clients require. We currently operate 12 injection moulding machines that provide versatile capacity, from 35 metric tonnes for small, intricate plastic components to 450 metric tonnes for manufacturing larger parts. Our high speed modern machining environment enables us to build prototypes and low-volume tooling.
This refers to the process we undertake to develop your product from an idea or concept right through to manufacturing and delivery. At the heart of this process, is an ethos of achieving the highest standard and providing exceptional customer service at every stage of the project.
Each project is tailored to your unique requirements. Please get in touch and we can organise a custom quote.
Each product is tailored to your unique requirements. The initial cost of product development can be determined once the product concept is defined and the raw materials are confirmed.
We manufacture plastic products/parts/components for the medical, electronic and automotive industry especially when high precision and product developement is the key factors. You can see some of the products we’ve developed in our Portfolio section of our website. If you’d like to see more than what we have featured there, then please get in touch and we can organise this for you.
Most products we develop require a high level of engineering input, which means we specify the best engineering materials available. We work with commodity plastics and exotically engineered materials. Some materials are unique to us in Australia. We regularly use and specify materials that are either UL compliant or conform to the ISO 10993 certification for medical and food applications.
The materials we use include:
PI – polyimide
PEI – polyetherimide
PEEK – polyetheretherketone
PSU – polysulphone
PC – polycarbonate
PPO – polyphenyleneoxide
PET-G – polyethylene terephalate (glycol modified)
PMMA – polymethylmethacrylate (acrylic)
POM – polyoxymethylene (acetal)
ABS – acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
PC-ABS – polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
PP – polypropylene
PE – polyethylene
