DEPZ Receives Series Prototypes and Begins Setting Up a Production Cell
In early 2025, DEPZ received series prototypes of its stereo cameras—hardware close to the final production design. In parallel, DEPZ began establishing a dedicated production cell for assembly, calibration, quality control, and traceable shipments.
Why series prototypes matter
A "prototype" can mean many things. In early 2025, DEPZ received series prototypes: units built to validate not only functionality, but also repeatability, manufacturability, and quality controls.
This milestone enables validation of:
- consistency of image and depth performance across multiple units
- synchronization stability at scale
- calibration repeatability and retention under load
- long-run thermal behavior and mechanical resilience
- integration readiness for industrial environments
Final camera design
The series prototypes closely match the final production design. The housing features a textured matte finish, laser-engraved DEPZ branding, and precision-machined lens apertures.
A parallel track: preparing the production cell
Alongside series prototypes, DEPZ started building a dedicated production and validation workflow. The objective is to ensure that each device shipped behaves as a calibrated measurement instrument—not just a consumer camera.
The production cell is being organized around four key processes:
- Assembly and configuration. Structured build steps, controlled firmware configuration, and traceable component handling.
- Calibration. Standardized stereo calibration procedures, verification targets, and re-check logic.
- QA/QC testing. Interface tests and stability checks; depth-quality verification using reference scenarios; burn-in style runtime checks for early failure detection.
- Traceability and shipment readiness. Serial-number traceability, test logs, and controlled packaging for industrial deliveries.
What we focus on next
With series prototypes available, DEPZ's next phase targets:
- completing DVT/PVT-style validation loops (design and pre-production verification)
- finalizing acceptance criteria aligned with industrial requirements
- preparing limited pilot deliveries for early adopters and integration partners
- incorporating field feedback into the final production release
DEPZ was born in manufacturing, and our product philosophy reflects that: reliability, repeatability, and integration readiness are treated as first-class features.