Pre-production — anticipating the constraints before committing to production

We turn a validated prototype into an operational production plan: geometry, throughput, logistics and costs anticipated — to launch the production run with no nasty surprises.

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Pre-series parts at the Osmoz 3D workshop

3D printing pre-production

Geometry, logistics, suppliers, lead times, costs, intellectual property: a structured plan before the first batch. The earlier we identify the friction points, the less they cost to fix.

01Validated prototype

02Risks mapped

03Costs at scale

04Informed decision

What pre-production covers

Geometry & process

Tolerances, orientation, part optimisation for repeatable production.

Production strategy

Volume, throughput, technology: the right process for the right pace.

Logistics & lead times

Supply, stock and restocking lead times compatible with your schedule.

Supplier mapping

Identification and assessment of supplier-related risks, here and abroad.

Cost projections

Unit cost at scale, break-even thresholds and quantified decision points.

Intellectual property

The risks tied to sharing files before a patent filing, identified and flagged.

From validated prototype to production run

We de-risk geometry, throughput, logistics and costs before committing to the first batch

How it unfolds

1
Framing the assumptions
We set out the context, the target volume and the constraints.
2
Technical & operational audit
We analyse the part and the production chain.
3
Structured written deliverable
A clear document: risks, choices, plan and costs.
4
Presentation
We present the report and answer your questions.
5
Adjustments & decision
We adjust, you decide with full knowledge of the facts.

A concrete example

From Asian subcontracting to a local production run — de-risked in 5 days

A biotech startup had validated a medical device in SLA resin and was considering handing over the production run to an Asian supplier to cut costs. The audit brought to light three problems it had not anticipated: the part's geometry generated a high scrap rate at scale, the restocking lead time was incompatible with its clinical trial schedule, and sending the files exposed its concept before the patent filing. We delivered an alternative roadmap in 5 days. Decision: local production in 3D printing for the first 18 months, revision of the geometry, and a decision point at 500 units.

Frequently asked questions

At what stage should I use this service?

As soon as your prototype is functionally validated and you are considering recurring production. The earlier we identify the friction points, the less they cost to fix.

Is the service billed separately?

Yes — it is a deliverable in its own right, independent of a manufacturing order. If you then move to production with us, the cost of the analysis is deducted from the first order.

What data do we need?

Your part's file, the specifications if defined, your volume and lead time assumptions. A wide range is enough to start — we refine it together.

Delivery time for the deliverable?

Generally 5 to 7 working days for a complete report.

Does the analysis presuppose a particular manufacturing process?

No. We start from your real situation and recommend what is most relevant for your part, your volume and your constraints — with no preconceptions about the process.

Do you cover intellectual property aspects?

We identify the risks — particularly those tied to sharing files with foreign suppliers before a patent filing. We are not lawyers, but we raise the question and point you to the right contacts if needed.

Ready to move to a production run?

Tell us about your prototype — we structure your pre-production. Reply within 24 h.

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