Elsner Tech Center

To start an effective process development project, we need your product specifications, samples of materials to be processed, target production rates, and any existing process information you may have. Product samples or prototypes are particularly valuable, even if they're handmade or from limited production runs. We also benefit from understanding your existing manufacturing environment, equipment specifications, and operator skill levels. This information helps us develop processes that will transfer successfully to your production setting. Our team can work with preliminary information and refine requirements as the project progresses.

Yes, we routinely work with proprietary and confidential products under strict non-disclosure agreements. Our facility can be secured for exclusive client use during sensitive projects, with access restricted to authorized personnel only. We maintain separate, secure storage for confidential materials and documentation. Digital files are maintained on protected servers with appropriate access controls. For highly sensitive projects, we can establish additional security protocols to meet your specific confidentiality requirements. Many clients in regulated industries choose our Tech Center precisely because of these robust confidentiality measures.

Process transfer begins with comprehensive documentation of all aspects of the optimized manufacturing process. We provide detailed equipment settings, material specifications, process parameters, and quality standards. Our team creates visual work instructions and training materials for production staff. When appropriate, we produce training videos demonstrating key techniques. We can arrange for your production team to observe the process in our Tech Center, providing hands-on experience. Finally, we offer on-site technical support during initial implementation at your facility, helping troubleshoot any challenges that arise during startup and ensuring successful knowledge transfer.

We design processes that can transfer to various equipment configurations, focusing on fundamental principles rather than machine-specific techniques. While identical equipment simplifies transfer, our documentation includes the critical process parameters that can be applied to different machine designs. When equipment differences exist, we identify the essential capabilities needed and can recommend modifications or settings to achieve equivalent results. In some cases, we can adjust the process development approach to more closely match your specific equipment. If needed, we can also help specify appropriate equipment for new process implementation.