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At OscarDelta we know that new product design and development is more than often a crucial factor in the survival of a company. In an industry that is fast changing, firms must continually revise their design and range of products. This is necessary due to continuous technology change and development as well as other competitors and the changing preference of customers.
At OscarDelta SPD we utilise the experience & knowledge of our Field Test Operatives to custom build tactical gear for the Military, Law Enforcement and Security Agencies.
OscarDelta | 2 Gaping Lane | Hitchin | Herts | SG52JQ | United Kingdom
Why Field Test?
We offer the following specialist services:
[Updated January 28, 2010]
About us
We offer an exclusive service allowing manufacturers worldwide direct contact with Field Testers from the UK Tactical Community.
Our Field Test Operatives all work in an operational Law Enforcement or Military environment and will take a PROACTIVE approach to field testing current products and new products from Proto-Type to Completion.
You will receive direct feedback before going into production via our User Evaluation Phase & Interactive Field Testing service.
We have no stake in promoting one brand or another. We simply promote the best, period.
Our mission is to eliminate the guess-work for active-duty personnel when selecting field gear in preparation for deployment.
Special Projects Division
An example would be our upgraded & modified torches...
At OscarDelta SPD we understand that a torch is more than simply the sum of it's parts.
It is a complex relationship between lamp, reflector, lens and power source.
A SPD torch offers a truly balanced and efficient lighting system.
What's more, a SPD torch is designed tough enough to last a lifetime and for those who demand more from a torch than just a source of light...
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Email: services@oscardelta.co.uk | Int Tel: +44.1462.431.429 | UK Tel: 01462.431.429
Testing
Far too often equipment is designed with limited input from the actual personnel that will be using it in the future.
There are still a number of challenges that lay ahead before the product is ready for full production.
Testing will ensure that the components will meet the harsh conditions that are found in tactical environments.
A product must have the ability to be rated in at least six categories.
In addition to the numerical rating a short paragraph identifying the advantages and
disadvantages of the product will be submitted by our Field Test Operatives (FTO).
The rating categories are:
1. Design
2. Performance
3. Ease of Use
4. Size
5. Comfort
6. Cleaning/ Maintenance
7. Accuracy
8. Quality
9. Durability
10. Storage
11. Versatility
12. Convenience
13. Application for Law Enforcement/Military
Products will be tested and scored in 13 possible categories on a scale of 1 to 5.
5 - Excellent: Defined as a product that performs at a level above advertised specifications and demonstrates its usefulness and quality of workmanship every time it is used and can be used for other purposes.
4 - Very Good: Defined as a product that exceeds advertised specifications on a regular basis and outperforms others in usefulness and quality of workmanship
3 - Average: Defined as a product the meets minimum advertised specifications, has practical use, but does not go above or beyond the scope of quality or usefulness that is expected.
2 - Fair: Defined as a product that has occasional applications and in some situations meets advertised specifications, but overall is not effective.
1 - Poor: Defined as a product that does not meet minimum advertised specifications needed to make the product useful, product does meet any of its practical purposes.
Services
Interactive Field Testing (IFT): Military/Law Enforcement, Operational Trial, Report back
Interactive Field Testing (IFT): Role Specific/Specialist, Operational Trial, Report back
User Evaluation Phase (UEP): Secure online communication between Client and Field Test Operatives
The 4 areas critical to successful Field Testing:
1. Unbiased but qualified selection of participants
2. Comparisons with the closest competitor product/service
3. Interviews or data collection that is unbiased and in some cases blind
4. Participant sampling that is large enough to provide valid results
During the Field Test:
All IFT's/UEP's are conducted independently of the manufacturer/distributor unless otherwise stated.
All products subject of IFT's/UEP's are currently available via retail outlets unless otherwise stated.
All IFT/UEP data is the property of OscarDelta.
All IFT/UEP data is subsequently erased at the commencement of a new IFT/PR.