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…
Product Development Basics for Hardware Entrepreneurs
In this post we are going over the product development basics for our friends thinking of launching their dream in the new year. As one year ends and another begins,…
How to Design Environmentally Friendly Products
Consumers are driving change and pushing companies to design environmentally friendly products. This has led to a real shift in the product development and manufacturing space towards more sustainable and…
The Search for a “Perfect” Manufacturing Partner
Manufacturing a new product is a challenge but finding the right manufacturing partner doesn’t have to be. Finding the perfect manufacturing partner for your hardware startup is going to take…
The Early-Stage of Hardware Product Development
When it comes to hardware product development the road to success is often winding and full of bumps and roadblocks, rarely is it linear. Navigating these unforeseen challenges can be…
When it Comes to Product Design, Let Creativity Shine
When it comes to product design, creativity can really make a difference in the success of a product. First time entrepreneurs can get caught up in the idea that their…
3D Printing: Discover New Design Possibilities
3D printing technology, also referred to as additive manufacturing, allows you to explore design possibilities without typical design constraints. This means that new shapes and figures that are not easily…
Design Patents and Utility Patents for Startups
Patents, copyrights and trademarks are all forms of intellectual property. For the purpose of this piece, patents — particularly design patents and utility patents — will be the focus of…
Hardware Product Development: The First Steps
When it comes to hardware product development you are sure to have a lot of questions. The path to success is not linear with any business, and hardware products are…
Intellectual Property Protection During Manufacturing
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is important to any business, but especially so when you are launching a startup. Often your IP’s security can mean the difference between a viable business…