For product and manufacturing teams, regulatory requirements can often feel like a hurdle discovered far too late in the race. Whether you are aiming for ISO 26262 (Automotive Functional Safety) or AS9100 (Aerospace Quality Management), encountering these standards deep into the development cycle is a recipe for costly redesigns, delayed launches, and compromised timelines.

Uncertainty around compliance pathways, from documentation and design to testing and traceability, creates a bottleneck that slows down even the most innovative teams.

Innovation Factory, in partnership with the hardware experts at NeuronicWorks, invites you to a practical masterclass on regulatory strategy. This session is designed to demystify these complex standards, helping you move from a reactive “catch-up” mindset to a proactive, “compliant-by-design” approach. Learn how safety, quality, and federal transportation requirements intersect, and how to build a Quality Management System (QMS) that actually supports your growth.

What you’ll learn

This session provides a high-level strategic overview and practical guidance to ensure your venture is market-ready. Key takeaways include:

• Standards deep dive: A clear overview of the ISO 26262 and AS9100 standards, why they exist and what they demand of your product.
• Choosing the right partners: How to select the appropriate accredited test and certification bodies to streamline your path to approval.
• Design for compliance: Practical strategies to bake regulatory requirements into your initial design phase, avoiding the “last-minute change” trap.
• The foundation of traceability: Understand why rigorous documentation and traceability are non-negotiable for federal transportation industry standards.
• Preparing for the audit: Actionable steps to prepare your team, your facility, and your documentation for the certification process.

Who should attend

This session is essential for product developers, engineering leaders, operations managers, and manufacturing leads within technology-driven companies. If your venture is preparing for federal transportation regulations or seeking industry-specific certifications to enter the automotive or aerospace markets, this session is for you.

Meet the Speaker

Robert Legault is a Senior Certification and Regulatory Compliance Engineer at NeuronicWorks. With years of experience navigating the stringent requirements of safety-critical industries, Robert specializes in helping companies translate complex legal and technical standards into clear, actionable engineering workflows. He is an expert at identifying potential compliance pitfalls before they become expensive problems.