The Basics of Digital Manufacturing
With challenging global supply chains, digital manufacturing has become an important consideration for businesses of all sizes. Industry 4.0 has led to a myriad of changes for manufacturers and digital…
Firmware and Electrical Hardware Basics for Inventors
When it comes to electronics, firmware and software are two terms that are frequently mentioned. For inventors, or those new to product development, these terms can seem ambiguous. Below we…
What is Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD)?
In the world of technology and engineering, there are a plethora of acronyms referenced. ECAD which stands for Electronic Computer-Aided Design is one you need to know when it comes…
Great Product Design Has These Two Things
When it comes to product design no one wants to design a mediocre product—we all strive for excellence. However, great product design isn’t as quick or easy as it may…
An Entrepreneurs Guide to Your First Product Development Meeting
Meeting with a product development firm is an exciting time for entrepreneurs—it’s equally exciting for us too. The chance to sit down with professional designers to talk about your product…
Tips to Navigate the Changing COVID-19 Pandemic Business Landscape
Whether you are launching a startup or pivoting your current one, one thing is certain, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a business landscape that we have never seen before. This…
The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Production Manufacturing
Production manufacturing will never again look like it did before COVID-19. If there is one thing that history has taught us, it’s that short-term interruptions lead to long-term fundamental shifts.…
Building a Startup | Change Brings Opportunity
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered the startup space and the entire business landscape as we know it. While businesses will eventually ramp back up, it…
New Product Development | How to Get Started
New Product Development (NPD) is the process that takes a product from conception to market. This new product is meant to fill a consumer demand in the marketplace. New product…
Build a Startup in Your Hometown
Deciding to develop a product and build a startup is a big undertaking and the more support you have around you, the more likely you are to succeed. Ten years…