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Step 2: Pilot Run & Perfecting the ESB Process
In this step, we move to the pilot run, where a number of sample products are produced using the finalized design. Pilot run samples are provided to customers for their R&D and for testing and approval.
The Engineering Sample Build (ESB) stage is a full process kit build of samples, with final BOM parts, features 100% process engineering, including advanced ICT, FCT, and FFT testers, labelling, packaging, It uses final candidate Manufacturing Engineering Instructions (MEI), and the output samples are released to samples for approval for mass-production. These final product samples are released to standards lab testing and certification, with all documentation, manuals, and labels as the final shipped product.
We use the ESB to fine-tune and iron out any kinks in the manufacturing process for optimal efficiency, test and refine quality control, set documentation and process standard times, line balance, and finalize formal operator procedures. We establish and approve clear and repeatable procedures for every step of production.