Designed to De-Risk
We are a Force for innovation, we envision and translate brilliant ideas into highly experiential and efficient products. Our team of strategists, industrial designers and engineers unlock new ideas, while navigating difficult technical challenges to go to market faster.
The Force-4 pipeline plan for success
Creativity, engineering, stress testing, and innovation align to help our clients
create breakthrough products faster.
1. Size of Prize
Gather market intelligence and subject matter expertise to understand the problem.
2. Multi-Stakeholder Communication
Bring concepts that integrate relevant market demand and the right technical platform.
3. Execute with Excellence
Knowing how to put the laws of physics and bottom-line economics in your favor.
Industries we serve
From consumer-packaged goods to complex medical devices, Force-4 works with and develops some of the most innovative products on the market.
Capabilities
A design and innovation engine that delivers cutting-edge products.
- Complete product realization: market intelligence, ideation, design, testing, validation, iterating, manufacturing, and support
- Fully integrated brand and pipeline strategy
- Deep risk mitigation
- Concepts, prototypes, and user experience substantiated through data and predictive analytics
- Engineering services integrated throughout the development process
- Backed by decades of experience from Stress Engineering
- ISO 13485 certified
Case Summaries
The thirst for a more efficient bottle
Thinner, cheaper, stronger, more ergonomic, and more sustainable bottles are wins for both Gatorade and consumers.

SES Force-4 is Presenting Virtual ASTM D4169 Testing at the[PACK]out® 2025
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SES Force-4 Talks Reducing Technical Risk at DeviceTalks Boston
SES Force-4 Leads Discussion on Strategies for Identifying and Reducing Technical Risk Early in Product Development We’re excited to announce that SES Force-4 is exhibiting at DeviceTalks again this year. We'll also be leading the presentation of Failure is Not An...
Custom Rubber-Seal Design
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