Designed to De-Risk
We are a Force for innovation, we envision and translate brilliant ideas into highly experiential and efficient products. Our team of strategists, industrial designers and engineers unlock new ideas, while navigating difficult technical challenges to go to market faster.
The Force-4 pipeline plan for success
Creativity, engineering, stress testing, and innovation align to help our clients
create breakthrough products faster.
1. Size of Prize
Gather market intelligence and subject matter expertise to understand the problem.
2. Multi-Stakeholder Communication
Bring concepts that integrate relevant market demand and the right technical platform.
3. Execute with Excellence
Knowing how to put the laws of physics and bottom-line economics in your favor.
Industries we serve
From consumer-packaged goods to complex medical devices, Force-4 works with and develops some of the most innovative products on the market.
Capabilities
A design and innovation engine that delivers cutting-edge products.
- Complete product realization: market intelligence, ideation, design, testing, validation, iterating, manufacturing, and support
- Fully integrated brand and pipeline strategy
- Deep risk mitigation
- Concepts, prototypes, and user experience substantiated through data and predictive analytics
- Engineering services integrated throughout the development process
- Backed by decades of experience from Stress Engineering
- ISO 13485 certified
Case Summaries
The thirst for a more efficient bottle
Thinner, cheaper, stronger, more ergonomic, and more sustainable bottles are wins for both Gatorade and consumers.
Managing PFAS Risk: Secure Operational Assessments
It is not unreasonable to think of PFAS ( per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the world of modern material science, product development, and manufacturing as an analogy to the invention of the wheel and its impact on humankind. As the wheel was a fundamental...
SES Force-4 & Ramboll Collaborate to Help Manage Risk With PFAS Operational Assessments
Recognizing the scale of this task and other existing and anticipated regulations, Ramboll, Stress Engineering Services (SES) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to help clients manage their potential PFAS risks and liabilities. We provide structured and...
Adhesion Strategies for Low Surface Energy Polymers
The Challenge: Low surface energy polymers like silicone elastomers and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) present challenges in achieving strong adhesion with traditional bonding methods due to their hydrophobicity and chemical inertness. The lack of surface reactivity...