Product Develpment
End-to-end fluid power solutions from concept to production. We work alongside your engineers to deliver quality, precision and performance.
From concept to production-ready solution
FPI provides end-to-end automotive fluid power product development, working alongside your engineering team from initial concept through to prototype, testing and production.
Our experienced in-house team combines technical design expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge to develop solutions that are engineered around your application, performance requirements and production objectives. From conceptual and technical drawings through to prototype manufacture, compliance testing and production tooling, we manage the development process with a focus on quality, reliability and efficiency.
An extension of your engineering team
We work collaboratively with engineers and buyers to develop best-fit solutions, providing the technical expertise and responsive support needed at every stage of a project. Rather than simply supplying components, we become an agile extension of your team — helping to solve challenges, refine designs and move products confidently from development into production.
Our approach gives you a single partner throughout the development process, with continuity from the first drawing through to production and ongoing aftercare.
Our Process: From Concept to Production
From initial concept through to full-scale production, FPI works alongside your engineering team at every stage.
Our structured development process ensures every solution is designed, tested and manufactured to the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability.
Working closely with your engineering and procurement teams, we take the time to understand your application, performance requirements, technical specifications and project objectives before recommending the most effective solution.
Our engineers develop the solution around your specific requirements, ensuring the design meets the necessary performance, quality and application standards.
Prototype solutions can be produced and reviewed before moving forward to full-scale production.
Solutions are tested to ensure they meet the required performance and reliability standards before production.
Once the design has been approved, the necessary tooling is developed to support efficient and consistent production.
The finished solution moves into production, maintaining the required standards of quality, performance and reliability.
Our Product Development Services
Pre-production samples
Manufacture of accurate pre-production samples to evaluate designs and validate performance before moving into full production.
Production tooling
Development and manufacture of production tooling designed around the requirements of your finished product and manufacturing process.
Compliance testing
Testing and measurement to help ensure products meet the relevant technical, performance and compliance requirements.
Prototype development
Component and sub-component drawings, prototype tooling, compliance measurement equipment, technical documentation, and prototype manufacture and assembly.
What our Clients Say
FPI’s engineering support and attention to detail helped us bring a complex fluid power system to life on time and on budget.
FPI work as a genuine extension of our engineering team. Their technical knowledge, responsiveness and ability to find practical solutions have made them a valued partner.
From initial prototype development through to production, FPI provided excellent technical support and consistently delivered to the standards we required.
FPI’s engineering support and attention to detail helped us bring a complex fluid power system to life on time and on budget.
FPI work as a genuine extension of our engineering team. Their technical knowledge, responsiveness and ability to find practical solutions have made them a valued partner.
From initial prototype development through to production, FPI provided excellent technical support and consistently delivered to the standards we required.
The flexibility and personal service we receive from FPI sets them apart. They understand our requirements and are always responsive when we need engineering or production support.
FPI helped us develop and refine a solution for a challenging application, providing valuable engineering input throughout the design, testing and production process.
We have been consistently impressed by FPI’s quality, reliability and attention to detail. Their ability to support both development work and ongoing production makes them an important part of our supply chain.
The flexibility and personal service we receive from FPI sets them apart. They understand our requirements and are always responsive when we need engineering or production support.
FPI helped us develop and refine a solution for a challenging application, providing valuable engineering input throughout the design, testing and production process.
We have been consistently impressed by FPI’s quality, reliability and attention to detail. Their ability to support both development work and ongoing production makes them an important part of our supply chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. FPI provides an end-to-end product development service covering concept development, technical drawings and specifications, prototype manufacture, testing, production tooling and serial production. Our team works alongside your engineers throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition from development to manufacture.
Yes. We manufacture prototypes and pre-production samples to help customers evaluate designs, validate performance and identify any necessary improvements before committing to production tooling and serial manufacture.
Yes. We can develop and manufacture production tooling as part of the product development process. This allows us to consider manufacturing requirements early in the project and ensure tooling is appropriate for the finished product and production volumes.
FPI can provide prototype testing, compliance testing and measurement equipment as required by the application. We work with your engineering team to understand the relevant technical and performance requirements and ensure appropriate documentation is produced throughout development.
Yes. FPI can work from existing drawings, specifications and designs, as well as supporting projects that are still at the concept stage. Our engineering team can help refine designs and develop practical, production-ready solutions based on your application and requirements.