While many product development companies leave you to navigate the world of sourcing on your own, NextStep will be with you every step of the way. We leverage well-established relationships which give us unique insights and a significant advantage over other companies. Our team will work closely with domestic and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure a smooth transition from design to production. If existing product cost reductions are your goal, we will help you achieve it.

• Supplier selection (surveys, quality audits, process reviews, supplier development)
• Fabrication processes:
  • Progressive tooling
  • Fine Blanking
  • Drawing
  • Sheet metal
  • Die, investment and sand casting
  • Injection molding
  • Precision machining/turning
• Component/assembly qualification (FAI, PMP, SPC)
• Tooling, fixturing and gauging
• Coatings, plating, painting, powder coat, e-coat and labeling
• Assembly and process tooling