PreSerienlauf
PreSerienlauf, often referred to in English as a pre-series production or pre-series run, is a phase in product development in which a limited number of units are produced on the intended production line using the final or near-final design and processes. It serves to validate manufacturing capabilities, tooling, and product performance before full-scale serial production begins. The term is commonly used in German-speaking industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.
The primary purpose of a PreSerienlauf is to assess process stability, equipment readiness, and assembly instructions
Typical activities during a PreSerienlauf include producing a limited batch with final or near-final tooling and
Relation to other stages: prototyping focuses on design concepts, while a PreSerienlauf tests production readiness with