To ensure optimal functionality, CCS may build a prototype or pilot system for a new design. This phase includes all requested environmental testing - such as thermal/humidity analysis, shock and vibration testing, and EMI/ESD resistance.

Engineering supervises prototyping so that adjustments can be made to the design if necessary. This is also a time to identify areas of the design that require additional manufacturing controls and establish build instructions and inspection guidelines.

If custom software images and/or installation scripts will be used, these are tested against the prototype hardware.