The 3 Major Hardware Startup Killers: Part 2 – Technical Mistakes
We’ve already covered the first startup killer: “The Market,” and how to plan for a proper ‘customer development’ process in […]
The 3 Major Hardware Startup Killers: Part 1 – The Market
Launching a hardware startup is building a three-legged stool: you need to get product, market, and funding right. If any […]
Why Product Idea Validation Is Crucial Before Spending Big on Development
When businesses design and manufacture new products, the temptation to dive straight into development is strong. A promising idea comes […]
Tritan Polymer: Properties, Pros, and Cons
Tritan polymer is a high-performance copolyester that has become a go-to material for manufacturers of food containers, baby bottles, drinkware, […]
Early Field Failure Analysis: Protecting Product Success & Reputation
Understanding why products fail in the early stages of their lifecycle can mean the difference between market success and failure. […]
How to minimize the risk of needing tooling revisions?
In our previous post, What are Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Revisions? (+ real examples), we explored real-world examples of tooling […]
How to do Qualitative Market Research for a New Product (Our own experience)
When developing a new product, one of the biggest mistakes businesses make is jumping straight into development without validating their […]
What are Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Revisions? (3 examples)
When mold tooling is made in hard steel, it can typically be used to make hundreds of thousands of high-quality […]
How Incoming Quality Control Inspections Fit into an Overall Quality System
Quality control (QC) is an essential part of any manufacturing process. Incoming Quality Control (IQC), in particular, aims at preventing […]
Typical Steps Before You Get Look and Work-Like Prototypes
Some customers come to us with a product concept to develop and they severely under-estimate the time it will take. […]
What Makes a Great Version 1.0 Product? (…and it’s not “MVP”)
When we think of launching a product, the term “MVP” (Minimum Viable Product) often comes up. Many people think that […]
How to Line up one-on-one Surveys for Market Discovery [Video]
We needed to line up one-on-one surveys for market discovery for a new tech product, obtaining feedback from American consumers. […]
How Multiple Pilot Runs Can Reduce Risks You Never Saw Coming
When bringing a new product into production, it is critical to identify and resolve issues early, without putting a lot […]
PCB Fabrication Steps [Video]
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a critical component for most modern electronics, as the product’s electronic components are assembled on […]
How To Make Faster Injection Mold Tooling [7 Tips]
Designing and producing injection mold tooling is time-consuming and expensive in many cases. This critical equipment allows businesses to mass-produce […]