How it Works

From first sketch to final delivery, we guide you through everystage of development — combining hands-on expertise with full transparency, soyour field workforce gets exactly what it needs.

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5 simple stepts

From design to delivery, ForwardAP guides you through every stage of custom bag development — hands-on expertise, full transparency, and no stock manufacturing, so your field workforce gets exactly what it needs.

  • 1. Brief and device files.
    Share your product, drawings or CAD, target price, volumes and compliance needs. We signan NDA first if you need one.

  • 2. Concept and 3D
    We propose construction options, cut & sew, thermoformed EVA, rigid or hybrid, with cost implications foreach.

  • 3. Prototype and tooling
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    We build production-grade samples, usually in two rounds, and quote any tooling(EVA moulds, rubber logos, plastic parts) up front.

  • 4. Validation
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    Fit, drop and wear tests, material certificates (REACH, RoHS, OEKO-TEX,biocompatibility) and sign-off of a golden sample.

  • 5. Production and quality control
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    Our on-site team runs in-linechecks and pre-shipment inspection on every batch. Lead time 45 days aftersample approval.

  • 6. Logistics
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    FOB,DAP or DDP to your warehouse, or storage and call-off for larger runs.

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What type of case are you looking for?

Start with the basics — we'll get into the details next.

Pick a case type to continue.
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Here’s a quick look at the design possibilities we can explore together for your next project.

Every case is unique, taylored to your product and your needs

Testimonials

"ForwardAP's team was incredibly supportive and hands-on throughout the industrial design phase. Their production precision and quality control have been consistently excellent, order after order."

Eugene Kagan,
Director at MSWestfalia

"ForwardAP was genuinely open to new ideas, even when we pushed for an unconventional luggage shape. The team stayed helpful, flexible, and easy to work with throughout de full project. Enjoyed the process."

Marc Sapetti
Head of Design
at Jey&em

"ForwardAP designed a bag fully specific to our technicians' needs. The result was revolutionary — both in design and functionality — nothing off-the-shelf came close. Our team saw an increase in productivity straight away"

Patrick Weinmann
Commercial at Nexan Informatique
Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

Who Owns the Tooling

Tooling costs are quotedseparately and shown before you commit.

Can you work with our 3d models?

Yes, most OEM projects start from the client's device files and specifications.

What are the sampling costs

A flat sampling fee covering two rounds; credited against production starting from 500 units.

Do you have a standard NDA? Can you sign ours?

Yes absolutely. We have a standard bilateral NDA we can send you, or we look at your specific NDA before any files are exchanged