Product Development Engineering Services
Transform your ideas into production-ready products faster and with less risk.
Why Manufacturers Choose Felton
170+ years of expertise
75,000 sq. ft. facility
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
Advanced CAD, CAM, and CAE
By combining engineering expertise, rapid prototyping, material science, tooling design, and integrated manufacturing capabilities, we support every stage of development, from initial concept through production launch.
Product Development Support at Every Stage
Felton provides integrated engineering and manufacturing expertise to help customers eliminate pain points, accelerate development timelines, reduce risk, and bring better products to market.
Application Analysis & Ideation
Define the Right Solution
Every successful product starts with a thorough understanding of the application.
Our engineering team works closely with customers to evaluate performance requirements, operating environments, manufacturing considerations, and cost objectives.
Through collaborative analysis and ideation, we identify opportunities to improve product performance while minimizing development risk.
Capabilities include:
- Product and application evaluation
- Design-for-manufacturability (DFM) assessments
- Cost and feasibility analysis
- Concept development and refinement
- Manufacturing process recommendations
- Early-stage risk identification
Engineering Design & Analysis
Engineer for Performance & Manufacturability
Felton combines advanced engineering tools with decades of manufacturing experience to develop solutions that perform in the field and on the production floor.
Because our engineers work closely with manufacturing teams, designs are developed with efficiency, quality, and scalability in mind from day one.
Our engineering design and analysis capabilities include:
- 3D CAD modeling
- Mechanical system design
- CAM/CAE support
- Design optimization
- Process development
- Engineering documentation
- Manufacturing integration planning
Prototyping
Accelerate your development process with rapid prototyping
Rapid prototyping allows teams to evaluate designs, gather feedback, and make improvements before committing to production tooling.
With engineering and manufacturing resources under one roof, we can quickly move from concept to physical parts, helping customers accelerate development cycles and make informed decisions earlier in the process.
Felton's prototyping capabilities include:
- 3D printing
- Rapid prototype development
- Low-pressure molding
- Custom molding
- Machined prototype components
- Prototype assemblies
Concept Validation & Testing
Validate Before You Invest
Early validation helps eliminate costly surprises later in development.
By identifying issues before production begins, customers can reduce risk, improve product quality, and move forward with greater confidence.
We support concept validation and testing to verify:
- Product functionality
- Performance requirements
- Material suitability
- Durability expectations
- Manufacturing feasibility
- Assembly requirements
Tool Design
Design for Efficient Production
Our tooling expertise helps customers streamline production, improve repeatability, and reduce long-term manufacturing costs.
Felton designs tooling solutions that support both prototype and production requirements, including:
- Production tooling
- Fixtures and workholding systems
- Assembly tooling
- Forming tools
- Custom manufacturing equipment
- Automated and semi-automated process solutions
Material Evaluation
Select the Optimal Material
Don’t see your material? We offer more, so reach out with any questions.
Our team helps customers evaluate and select materials based on application requirements, operating environments, and production objectives. By balancing performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost, we help ensure every product is built with the most effective material solution.
Thermoplastics
- Nylon 6.0, 6.6, 6.10, and 6.12
- Polyester (PET & PBT)
- Polypropylene
- Styrene
- SAN
Metallic Materials
- Aluminum
- Carbon steel
- Galvanized steel
- Brass
- Titanium
Advanced Materials
- Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
- Rubber and silicone materials
- Carbon fiber and prepregs
- Aluminum and metallic fibers
- Para-aramids
- Fluoropolymers
- Coated glass fibers
- Abrasives
- Composite materials
- Laminated plastics
- Specialty material formulations
Performance Additives
- Colorants
- Thermal stabilizers
- Abrasive grains
- Conductive elements
- UV stabilizers
- Chemical exposure stabilizers
- Flame-retardant additives
The Advantage of Manufacturing-Focused Engineering
Felton bridges the gap between engineering and manufacturing by combining product development expertise with extensive in-house production capabilities, including machining, fabrication, molding, assembly, and custom manufacturing solutions.
This integrated approach helps customers:
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Accelerate time-to-market
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Reduce development and production risk
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Improve manufacturability
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Minimize costly redesigns
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Streamline supplier management
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From initial concepts and prototype development to tooling, testing, and production readiness, Felton provides the expertise and resources needed to turn ideas into successful products.
Contact our team today to learn how our product development engineering services can help accelerate your next project.