08/21/2026
Product development rarely moves in a straight line.
Requirements evolve. Materials behave differently than expected. Manufacturing introduces constraints that aren't always visible in CAD.
The challenge isn't eliminating every unknown before moving forward. It's knowing which unknowns are worth resolving before they become expensive commitments.
That's where validation tooling can play an important role.
Done with production intent in mind, validation tooling gives development teams an opportunity to learn, adjust, and make better-informed decisions before committing to full production.
We've explored this often-overlooked stage between prototype and production in our latest article.
https://catalystpdg.com/validation-tooling/
