Manufacturing Readiness Level

MRL — methodology for determining the level of production readiness (Manufacturing Readiness Level)

MRL 1. Conclusions are drawn regarding the basic production needs.

Formation of basic introductory production. At the theoretical level, the basic production concepts are defined. The capabilities were evaluated in accordance with the requirements of the product.

MRL 2. The concept of production is defined.

Definition of the production concept. The production concept is defined in accordance with the scope of application. Design of the production line.

MRL 3. Production concept confirmed.

Verification of the production concept. Experimental production processes have been developed. Laboratory studies have been carried out to verify design surveys (paper studies).

MRL 4. The possibility of manufacturing technical means in laboratory conditions has been achieved.

The production process in the laboratory. The possibility of manufacturing technical means (demonstration samples) in laboratory conditions has been achieved. The requirements for the supply chain are defined.

MRL 5. The possibility of manufacturing prototypes of system components in appropriate production conditions has been achieved.

Elements of the production process in natural conditions. Identification of critical components and technologies has been completed. Materials, tools, test equipment, as well as the competence of the staff were verified. The cost model was identified in accordance with the value stream mapping. 

MRL 6. The possibility of manufacturing prototypes of systems and subsystems has been achieved in the presence of ready-made elements of the main production (industrial equipment, qualified personnel, tool or technological equipment, processing methods, materials, etc.).

Production of prototypes of systems and subsystems in the presence of ready-made elements of the main production, the possibility of manufacturing a prototype of the system in the presence of ready-made elements of the main production has been achieved. Long-term elements of the supply chain have been identified.

MRL 7.  The possibility of manufacturing systems, subsystems or their components in conditions close to real ones and with completed design calculations has been achieved.

Production of systems, subsystems or their components in conditions close to real, the possibility of manufacturing systems, subsystems or their components in conditions close to real has been achieved. The supply chain has been evaluated. 

MRL 8. A pilot production line has been tested, readiness for the start of small-scale production has been achieved.

A pilot production line has been tested. The quality of production processes is proven. The supply chain is established and stable. The readiness to start full-scale production has been achieved.

MRL 9. The possibility of small-scale production has been successfully demonstrated, the base for full-scale production has been prepared.

Small-scale production. The possibility of small-scale production has been successfully demonstrated, the base for full-scale production has been prepared. The cost model of full-scale production is justified. 

MRL 10. Full-scale production has been established.

Full-scale production. Full-scale production has been established with the participation of subcontractors. The use of lean manufacturing and quality management systems (QMS).