First things first: what’s the intended use of the product and which markets will it be launched in?
What is PDR?
Products must meet the minimum safety criteria as set in the applicable standards based on the intended use and application of the unit. One of the first steps is to determine which requirements, regulations, and standards apply to the product that’s being designed and then, incorporate the safety criteria into R&D process.
Understanding compliance needs and standards can be a huge undertaking. That’s where a Preliminary Design Review and we, at LabTest Certification, can help!
How can LabTest help?
As part of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), we work with your team to identify the standards and compliance requirements that best fit your product and work together on a plan that best suits your needs.
The determination of applicable standards is a complimentary service, when working with LabTest, and can save you time and effort thanks to our experience in the compliance industry with multiple approval types such as Electrical, EMC, Fenestration, Environmental, Marine, Plumbing, and more.
Benefits of doing a PDR
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What’s next after the applicable standards have been identified?
Depending on what stage the product development is at, we can cater our PDR services to your needs. If you are at the initial prototype stages, we can review the design of your product, and/or the prototype, to the requirements of the standards and provide you with the findings on possible non-compliances.
If, instead, you have already progressed further in the design and have specific questions related to the requirements of the applicable standards, for your specific application, we can help you with the interpretation of the standards. One of the benefits of Preliminary Design Review is that it can help identify possible non-compliances and helps to incorporate design changes early in the development.
What type of products/projects can PDR be used for?
PDR can be useful in core product design for components or units. On the assembly side, for example in skids, it has shown to be useful for getting a review of the Bill of Materials (BOM) to make sure that parts are sourced according to the ratings.
However, one of the main uses of PDR is still on the design of actual products instead of integration-type projects.
The Process
At LabTest, we like to keep things simple. We are flexible and will work with your needs. Just reach out to us and let’s work together!
Communication throughout the process is key. We can either communicate over email, video calls, phone call, or in person (wherever possible).
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