Don’t Rush Product Development to be First-to-Market
There is a lot of pressure and hype put on hardware startups to be “first-to-market”, however being first isn’t going to be worth it if you have to rush product…
Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Hardware Startup
Setting realistic expectations for your hardware startup and your customer base is one of the keys to a successful product launch and long-term sustainability. Hardware startups typically falter when they…
Product Design: Adopting a Startup Mindset
A startup mindset focuses on innovation, creativity and curiosity—incorporate this mindset into your product design to push boundaries as well as the status quo. What is a Startup Mindset? A…
Three Common Product Development Myths
Product development is a fluid process that is not truly complete until there is a manufactured product in your hands. However, the process of taking a great idea and translating…
Additive Manufacturing is Bending the Rules
Additive manufacturing (commonly referred to as 3D printing) technology is altering the business landscape and changing the way products are made. Before additive manufacturing was available to the masses, designing,…
Preparing for Your First Product Development Meeting
Once you have developed your product idea as far as you can on your own, it’s time to meet with a product development firm—but how do you prepare for such…
Hardware is a Perfectly Complex Mess
Early-stage hardware startups are faced with complex challenges, a flurry of information and questions, many questions. To sum it up, hardware is messy. However, with technological advances and a shift…
Hardware Startups: A New Year, A New Adventure
January is seen as a time to start anew; set new goals, conquer fears and take on new adventures—such as venturing out and starting your own business. Starting a business—whether…
Season’s Greetings
During this special time of year, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the previous year’s accomplishments. Over this past year, 3D Innovations has had the privilege…
Product Design: Think Simple, Start Small
When it comes to product design, the notion that you need to go big from the onset is a fallacy—to build a successful product, start by thinking small and simple.…