Proving Grounds
Taking Innovative Solutions from Concept to Development
Proving Grounds is a cutting-edge service designed to solve warfighter problems and address operational challenges by developing tailored hardware product solutions, including hardware, software and electronics. By collaborating closely with customers, Proving Grounds identifies pain points, uncovers operational hurdles, and crafts innovative solutions leveraging industry expertise, scientific research, and engineering excellence. From concept to deployment, Proving Grounds ensures seamless integration, scalability, and effectiveness, empowering organizations to achieve mission success.
Why Proving Grounds?
Proving Grounds is more than a service—it’s a trusted partner in hardware product innovation. With access to WBI’s large-scale industrial facilities, Proving Grounds provides:
• State-of-the-Art Fabrication: Advanced equipment for prototyping and manufacturing, including CNC mills, 3D printers, and electronics fabrication tools.
• Collaborative Spaces: Dedicated spaces for brainstorming, testing, and refining solutions.
• Proven Expertise: A track record of delivering impactful solutions to military and industrial clients.
Proving Grounds Capabilities at a Glance
• Fabrication Equipment: CNC mills, laser engravers, welding stations, powder coat paint booths, etc.
• Electronics Tools: PCB milling machines, soldering stations, electronic testing benches, etc.
• 3D Printing: Fiberglass inlay printers, resin printers, FDM printers.
• Testing Facilities: 10'x10' Faraday cage, RF testing spaces, prototyping labs.
• Collaboration Spaces: Huddle spaces, conferencing tools, dry erase boards, projectors, etc.
• Logistics Support: Shipping docks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and ground-level docks.
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Core Phases of Proving Grounds
1. Problem Discovery, Deconstruction, and Analysis
Proving Grounds begins by deeply understanding the customer's operational needs and challenges. This phase involves:
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with key stakeholders, requirements owners, and transition partners to gain diverse perspectives.
• Operational Insight: Through Workshops, Sprints and other methods, WBI enables identifying root causes, technical barriers, and integration challenges.
• Problem Framing: Developing actionable problem statements to clarify objectives and align priorities.
By thoroughly analyzing challenges, Proving Grounds ensures solutions are tailored to the customer's unique needs.
2. Solution Technology Landscaping and Concept Development
Proving Grounds leverages its team of scientists, engineers, and industry experts to create innovative solution concepts. This phase includes:
• Ideation: Brainstorming potential solutions and identifying technical feasibility.
• Market Research: Exploring existing/potential technologies and assessing their applicability.
• Technical Scaling: Addressing potential challenges in scalability and integration.
This collaborative approach ensures solutions are both practical and forward-thinking.
3. Engineering Design and Prototyping
Proving Grounds transforms concepts into detailed engineering designs and prototypes. This phase involves:
• Design Modeling: Creating detailed CAD models, simulations, and analyses to predict performance and effectiveness.
• Prototyping & Fabrication: Building functional prototypes using 3D Printing and other technologies to demonstrate feasibility.
• Testing and Iteration: Conducting rigorous lab and field testing to refine designs and incorporate lessons learned.
Proving Grounds’ iterative process ensures prototypes are optimized for real-world application.
4. Full-Scale Integration and Deployment
Proving Grounds offers comprehensive support for full-scale system integration and deployment. This phase includes:
• Military Weapon System Integration: Designing and testing systems for forward deployment into theater.
• Training and Support: Providing hands-on training and operational support to ensure successful deployment.
• Continuous Improvement: Incorporating feedback from field operations to refine designs prior to formal acquisition.
Proving Grounds’ commitment to excellence ensures solutions are ready for mission-critical applications.
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