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Product Development/ Tech Services

The Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) promotes design as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products. It services the design needs and requirements of SMEs.

Programs and Services:

Product Design and Development. Design, development, or improvement of products and labels responsive to market needs and requirements and manufacturer’s production capabilities
Design Research. Acquisition and dissemination of relevant design and market data and conduct of applied research projects to support product development activities of both designer and industry
Design Promotion. Increase awareness and appreciation of design and its use through exhibitions, seminars, dialogues, and publications.
Product Design. Design of a new product, product adaptation, product diversification, or expansion of existing product or product line
Technology Updating Workshops. Hands-on learning and application of skills on techniques such as finishing to complement product development activities
Design and Technical Information. Information dissemination activities such as seminars on product development, design trends, and related topics
Library. Access to design and related information from local and foreign sources for designers and industry.

Who may avail of these services? Open to everybody but priority given to manufacturers and would-be manufacturers.

Directory of Common Service Facilities
This directory provides vital information on existing common service facilities nationwide which SMEs may tap to help increase their output and boost their competitiveness. The scope of services covered includes:

Machinery and equipment;
Raw materials procurement;
Product research development and quality control;
Storage/warehousing;
Trade consolidation and provision of display centers;
Business incubation services;
Skills training; and
Other services.

Particularly, this directory contains the name of the facility, its location, the name of its owner/contact person, the services offered, equipment provided by the facility, and sectors serviced.

Click here to download the 2006 Directory of Common Service Facilities Handbook.

Click here to visit the PDDCP Website for more information.

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