Developing a connected device?
Do you have an active or upcoming project, but need help with execution?
Do you have a deadline and feel like you're already behind the curve?
Not sure how to get started?
Product Development is
HARD and COMPLICATED,
even for simple products.
Connected devices bring the complexity and challenges to another level.
Success demands
balancing diverse customer needs,
solving complex technical and design challenges,
and managing constraints like time, budget, and talent.
“The iterative nature of development, with its cycles of prototyping, testing, and feedback, adds further complexity, as do external factors such as market competition, regulatory compliance, and supply chain dependencies. Aligning stakeholders, ensuring usability, and scaling the product effectively are additional hurdles.”
What customers should expect is an EXPERIENCED team that delivers
creativity,
technical expertise,
adaptability,
and seamless collaboration
to navigate uncertainties and deliver a successful product.
The solution?
An End-to-End Development Partner with a proven process for success.
Speed Virtual Product Development is an "End-to-End" development team that partners with clients along all stages of their development journey. With deep expertise that covers conceptual design through manufacturing and all of the phases in between, our team brings
the right expertise,
at the right time,
to deliver a highly specialized focus
at an incredible value.
Clients
Our Network
… and growing
Case Studies.
Each of our projects are unique.
What remains the same is our commitment to delivering the highest value across the development cycle
About
Speed Virtual Product Development is an "End-to-End" development team that partners with clients along all stages of their development journey. With deep expertise that covers conceptual design through manufacturing and all of the phases in between, our team brings the right expertise at the right time in order to deliver a highly specialized focus at an incredible value.
Leadership Team
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Chris Bray
FOUNDER / CEO
Chris Bray has 30 years under his belt in global contract manufacturing, injection molding, and product development. He's managed large teams on multiple continents responsible for bringing highly complex products to market and enjoys helping customers benefit from his experience and knowledge.
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Jonathan Couch
COO
Jonathan Couch brings an extensive background in Industrial Design, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing, & Engineering Management to the Speed team. He is passionate about solving problems, adding value, and collaborating effectively to make an impact in the work that we do.
Expertise
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Industrial Design
UX/UI
Competitive Benchmarking
Ethnography
Product Value Propositions
Concept Development
Egonomics/Haptics
Photo Realistic Renderings
CMF (colors, materials, finishes)
Complex Surfacing
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Mechanical Engineering
CAD Development
Complex Assemblies
Design Documentation
Reverse Engineering
Finite Element Analysis
Thermal and Strength Calculations
Prototyping
DFM (Design For Manufacturing)
Design for Ruggedized Environments
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Electrical Engineering
Embedded Software Development
- C, C++, Python, Java
- Any OS - Bare-Metal, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, Yocto Linux, AzureRTOS
Embedded Hardware Design
- Low Power, Battery Powered, and Wearable
- Radio Integration
- Any Processor - ARM M3/33/4/7/A5/A7, PIC, ATTiny
Antenna Design & Optimization
Regulatory & Carrier Pre-Test (Globally)
- Devices We Design & Customer Devices
- FCC, CE_RED, PTCRB, AT&T, TMO, Verizon
- Execution Support, Pre-Screening, & Troubleshooting
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Design For Manufacturing
Supply Chain Development
Custom Contract Manufacturing
Injection Molding Supply Chain
Metal Fabrication Supply Chain
BOM (Bill of Materials) Development
Supplier Qualification
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Testing and Certification
Testing Protocol Development
Test Fixture Design and Development
Pre-Cert and Certification Testing for FCC, SAR, UL, etc.
What our clients are saying…
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“After repeated attempts by other companies to put together a prototype for manufacture for a sports training device, Chris Bray and his team at Speed Virtual Product Development helped to put me on the right track with an outstanding feasibility study and a plan of attack for the prototype development. Speed Virtual was able to provide top notch engineers and top notch quality within my budget and provide a clear path towards manufacture within the price point needed. I have no reservation in recommending Chris and Speed Virtual for your product development needs”
Sal LoDuca, CEO at Robosport Technologies, LLC
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"Chris and his group were very helpful to us in getting our water feature controller designed and ready for production. They listened to our needs, followed a systematic plan to get us there, and delivered on their promises. I would definitely work with them again."
James Harris, Owner/CEO at Sapphire Fountains
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"Chris and his team over at Speed Virtual have been a delight to work with and invaluable partners in helping us rapidly develop our next line of root sensing devices. Great experience!"
Jeffrey Aguilar, Researcher and Engineer at High Fidelity Genetics
Let’s Work Together
We’re always looking for new opportunities and we care about making sure that we are the right team for the job.
We believe that personalized attention is key to the success of the projects that we focus on, so if you reach out to us, a member of our executive team will get in touch with you to discuss your project in detail.