Frequently asked questions

Only true direct cooperation.

Yes, we are an international team, and we can communicate on different languages. Mostly used are English, German, Lithuanian.

Upon initiating your project with us, we formalize a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and transfer the information to the Sales Manager for thorough evaluation and project planning.

The Sales Manager or Sales Engineer will reach out to you to discuss your objectives, requirements, and tasks to be accomplished, resembling a business analysis. Once the details are finalized with your input, we proceed to prepare a cost estimate and a quotation.

Upon acceptance of the quotation, we compile a Technical Design Specification to document the scope of work and requirements, finalizing the agreement.

Following the agreement signing, we designate a Project Manager who will assemble a project team and provide regular updates on the project's progress.

Of course, we can talk on nearshoring. It will be efficient if we can minimize the influence of time and distance.

• Comprehensive manufacturing design documentation
• Source codes for the software
• Functional prototypes of the enclosure
• Guidance on initiating batch production
• Possibilities for ongoing technical support

NOCTAVIS works with both fixed term and agile contracts.

NOCTAVIS comprises approximately 30 engineers holding Master's and PhD degrees in disciplines such as electrical and industrial design, mechanical engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing. Each team member is a specialist in their respective field.

NOCTAVIS operates as an engineering company equipped with in-house capabilities for prototyping devices in various stages of development. Our primary focus lies in new product development, and upon customer request, we can accommodate small-scale batch production. For mass production, specialized equipment and tools tailored to a specific product or its components become essential to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Should mass production be required, NOCTAVIS can facilitate the search for the appropriate contractor and oversee the series production of the device.

• Securing information confidentiality
• Augmenting customer expertise through our specialized services
• Ensuring transparency in the development process with weekly reporting
• Adherence to project deadlines outlined in the Design Assignment
• Initiating production and facilitating certification for the finalized product
• Implementing established risk management practices
• Providing technical support throughout the product's life cycle
• Offering flexible business models for seamless integration into the customer's workflow

The majority of our specialists, particularly our electronic engineers, are of middle or senior levels, showcasing a high level of qualification. Their expertise spans the entire new product lifecycle. Our electronic engineers excel in resolving legal and certification difficulties during the concept stage, optimizing production costs throughout the 3D model development process, and generating necessary documentation for firmware support. Juniors, constituting only 15% of the team, continuously elevate their qualifications under the expert supervision of seasoned professionals.

NOCTAVIS is eager to collaborate closely with its clients, providing all the necessary resources for a seamless partnership. Both parties have the capability to work concurrently on the project. For example, the customer and their team can focus on designing the electronics, while we take charge of developing the enclosure.

When teams collaborate effectively towards a common goal, it always results in a winning scenario.

We employ adaptable business models for collaborating with our clients. Here are key frameworks:

Full Project Ownership:

The customer pays for the entire project and gains complete rights to the development results, including source codes, project files, and design documentation.

Shared Intellectual Rights:

Intellectual rights for the product are divided between the parties involved.

Co-ownership with Royalties:

NOCTAVIS Innovation Company becomes a co-owner of the project and receives royalties based on product sales or license payments.

Certainly. As a design and engineering firm of utmost professionalism, we guarantee the confidentiality of all discussions with our clients and safeguard any information pertaining to your invention, idea, or other proprietary details.

Apart from upholding our reputation as an ethical company that respects intellectual property. Our entire business model revolves around providing top-tier R&D, design, and industrial prototyping services to our clients. Compromising our integrity by stealing a client's idea would not only jeopardize our standing but also undermine the foundation of our entire business. Additionally, as we are not contract manufacturers (OEM or ODM), even if we were inclined to engage in such practices, we would not stand to gain any advantage from a stolen idea. Our clients can rest assured that such concerns are not applicable in our collaborative endeavors.

We adhere to a LEAN approach in product and business development, strongly advising patent filings only once you have progressed at least part-way through the development process. This is due to the cost of patenting, and early patents may risk becoming obsolete or irrelevant in later development stages. Typically, work of NOCTAVIS generates numerous opportunities for patenting at TRL-7, coinciding with the readiness of an early beta prototype and the startup's preparation for batch production and marketing.

Alternatively, a cost-effective strategy involves using provisional patents, which can be less stringent and need not be disclosed to the public for 18 months. These generally incur lower costs, typically below $500. NOCTAVIS is committed to signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement to maintain the confidentiality of your intellectual property during the development phase. When the time is right, we can also recommend several third-party patent attorneys to assist with the patenting process.