Our Proven Design & Manufacturing Process for Mechanical Motion Solutions
With over 100 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise, Weber Knapp has refined a reliable, collaborative process that takes your concept from idea to production – efficiently, accurately, and with full engineering support at every step.
We develop hardware and kinematic motion control mechanisms with your product goals in mind. You get direct access to our engineering team, open communication throughout, and a true partnership built on trust, transparency, and technical rigor.
What to Expect from the Weber Knapp Process
1. Concept Development
We begin by reviewing your project requirements. From there, our engineers brainstorm and develop early-stage concepts, often supported by renderings or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations. Throughout this stage, we share updates and preliminary pricing so you can evaluate the direction and make informed decisions early in the process.
2. Prototyping & Testing
Once you're aligned on the concept and preliminary costs, we build fully functional prototypes using custom or in-house fixtures. We develop a complete test plan and test apparatus as needed. These hands-on results validate performance, longevity, and feasibility for real-world use.
3. Design Optimization & Production Alignment
Using prototype testing data and your feedback, we fine-tune the design. We’ll also collaborate on the right balance of production method, volume, and tooling costs – from low-volume runs to full-scale, fully-tooled production. Whatever the requirement, we offer a solution that matches your scope and budget.
4. Production Launch & Ongoing Support
After your final approval, we start production with the same engineering team you began with, ensuring continuity and full support. The systems and testing tools we used to validate prototypes are now part of our quality process, ensuring consistent, repeatable performance in every unit.
Why Partner With Weber Knapp
When you collaborate with Weber Knapp, you gain more than a manufacturer – you gain a trusted partner dedicated to your project’s success. Our experienced team combines technical insight with hands-on collaboration to help you move from concept to completion with confidence.
What you can expect:
- A true partnership built on open communication and shared goals.
- Direct access to the engineers and specialists who know your project best.
- The speed and consistency of in-house design, prototyping, and testing.
- A team with decades of experience solving complex design and production challenges.
- Flexible manufacturing options that scale with your needs and timeline.
From start to finish, our team works as an extension of yours. Delivering the knowledge, precision, and reliability that help your ideas take shape and stand the test of time.
Ready to Bring Your Idea to Life?
No matter the scope – from a one-of-a-kind motion system to a dependable hinge to a high-volume mechanical component, our process is built to adapt to your goals. From the first conversation through final production, you work with the same engineering team that shaped your design. That means faster decisions, smarter iterations, and quality you can trust in every shipment.
Paired with in-house testing, scalable manufacturing, and over a century of engineering experience, we make it easier to bring your product to life – confidently and efficiently.
