Original Catapult Developments

Helping the #wearable and #health-tech industry bring their next generation hardware to life through #research, #strategy & #engineering. A #Bristol base #design consultancy. Original Catapult Developments is the design and engineering consultancy division of me, Sam Fordlay, and Westley, my dog. Our Core Services: Design & Idea Generation: We thrive in generating innovation to kickstart your project. CAD & Simulations (FEA): Our cutting-edge tools ensure precision in design and simulation. Prototyping: Turning concepts into tangible prototypes. IP Protection: Safeguarding your intellectual property is paramount to us. Design for Manufacture (DFM): Our designs are visionary and manufacturable. System-Level Analysis: We specialise in understanding products and technology at a systems level, identifying supply chain bottlenecks and designing solutions for challenging areas. Varied Industry Experience: We've operated across diverse industries, managing teams, designing award-winning technology, and running start-ups backed by VC investments. FMEA & Project Management: We conduct rigorous failure mode effectiv analysis and manage projects with finesse. Supplier Collaboration: We work closely with suppliers, conducting both FAT and SAT evaluations. Holistic Communication: We bridge the gap between different business functions and the supply chain, ensuring clear and comprehensive communication. With over 15 years of experience, we excel in product design, mechanical engineering, research, and electronics. We adapt to your needs, whether it's scaling up, validating concepts, or implementing systems engineering solutions. Westley has spent a number of years honing his fetch skill. He has the energy and determination to see anything ball related through. We're committed to guiding you through your full product and technology development journey and ensure knowledge is gained, not lost, throughout.