How we work

We know what it takes and the path from idea to production! And you, as our customer, are with us every step of the way.

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Tell us about your project

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Meeting with the client

We'll start with you explaining a bit about what you need help with. In this meeting, we will likely ask many questions to get an overview of your needs and what might bring value to your business. The goal of the meeting is to determine if we can assist you and what the next steps would be if you choose to engage with us.

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Insight phase

In the insight phase, we select team members with the most relevant expertise to delve deeper into mapping your needs and requirements. In some cases, this may be a small task, but in other cases, it could be a larger assignment that we address through one or more studies or feasibility projects

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Concept phase

In the concept phase, Cody, in collaboration with you, will create proposals for how to solve the challenge, including sketches and general descriptions. A goal in this phase is often to establish a fixed price for the development and production of a prototype or a complete product. We don’t need to finalize the product before we can provide a price. Once we have agreed on a concept, we usually have enough information, combined with our experience in product development, to give you a price for the remaining work.

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Development phase

Now that we have finalized the concept and have a clear goal for the outcome, we begin drawing up the details, selecting the right standard components, and determining how everything will function in detail. Once the detailed design is complete, we usually conduct a review with the customer to verify that it meets their requirements. The goal of this phase is to prepare for the procurement of components and parts.

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Production phase

When a product is fully developed and approved, drawings of all components are sent to our suppliers for production. Plates need to be cut, components must be cast, machined, welded, etc. Then everything comes into our workshop in Skien for assembly. At this point, those of us who designed, developed, and programmed the product put on our work clothes and take the short walk through the offices and into the workshop.

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Testing and approval

Once we have assembled the product, we conduct testing and fine-tuning of the equipment. Quality, speeds, and other parameters agreed upon with the customer earlier in the project are now checked. In projects where the customer desires it, they are often invited to come here and go through the final testing with us, known as a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). We also carry out certification where required.

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Delivery to client

Customers are located all over the country, so the delivery of equipment varies. Some items and machines can be shipped, and the customer installs them themselves. In other cases, we travel out to perform installation and commissioning. This is agreed upon in advance with you as the customer and determined together.

We start with you explaining a bit about what you need help with. In this meeting, we will ask many questions to get an overview of your needs and what can add value to your business. The goal of the meeting is to determine if we can assist you and what the next steps will be if you choose to engage with us. If needed we will sign a non disclosure agreement.

We agree on the scope and keep you updated throughout the process. Afterward, we have a follow-up discussion to review what we have done and discovered, and to discuss the next steps.

It's important to provide us with as much information as possible, as what emerges in this phase lays the groundwork for the concept phase.

A typical concept development process starts with some of our most experienced product developers brainstorming and exploring ideas. Sometimes, we work closely together from the beginning, while other times, we start development separately. This approach allows us to generate a wider range of ideas, often resulting in a combination of different concepts. Throughout the development, we frequently engage in spontaneous discussions and informal meetings. We debate and argue for and against various solutions, considering both large and small, simple and technically complex options. The goal is to ensure that the concept and final product are as effective as possible.

We explore scenarios where different ideas might work well and identify what makes others less suitable. Occasionally, we conduct simple tests in the workshop or use a 3D printer to verify parts of the concept.

During concept development, we become highly engaged. We use broad gestures and deep enthusiasm when presenting our vision to a colleague. Although we may have very different opinions on which concept is best, we always end up with a winning solution. The best outcomes result from thorough insight, robust discussions, diverse expertise, and extensive experience here at Cody. The duration of this process varies widely, depending on what you, as the customer, wish to achieve. Some customers seek straightforward solutions to their problems, while others aim for innovative developments that could be patented, and everything in between.

Once we have a concept, we present it to you. We review the advantages and disadvantages of the concept and discuss any potential variations of the solution.

Perhaps we need to create a prototype of certain parts of the equipment for testing. With our workshop located right next to our offices, the path from the idea that something should be tested to it actually being tested is very short. For instance, when developing a machine, there are many small and large decisions that need to be correct to achieve the desired result. We work closely and dynamically internally to quickly address both minor and major challenges. With such a multidisciplinary team at Cody, it's easy to consult with experts in the relevant field, whether it's about the space needed for circuit boards, the size of motors, programming, or other aspects.

We have a modern, bright, and well-equipped workshop where we build everything we develop. We have a well-equipped machine shop that we use if any parts need to be modified or created. Additionally, we have a welding room with most of the latest welding equipment.

The people who assemble the parts are usually the same ones who designed the product. This ensures the correct quality and the most efficient assembly process.

Machines are, of course, delivered with CE marking and all mandatory documentation, such as user manuals. We also provide training on how to use the machine if desired.
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We are an engineering firm that develops, designs, and builds custom production equipment—along with solutions in automation, robotics, and digital control systems. Our core competencies include mechanical design, robotics, control systems, automation, industrial IT, and complex system integration.

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