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Questions to ask a potential manufacturing partner for your hardware startup.

The Search for a “Perfect” Manufacturing Partner

Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

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…

When it Comes to Product Design, Let Creativity Shine

3D CAD, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

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…

Questions to ask potential product development partners.

Questions for Potential Product Development Partners

Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

Product development partners are a great way to team up with knowledgeable experts that can help make your product idea a reality. Often, entrepreneurs don’t have all the skills or…

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, allows for complex designs.

3D Printing: Discover New Design Possibilities

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

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…

Intellectual property protection for startups during the manufacturing phase is necessary.

Intellectual Property Protection During Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

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…

This is what inventors need to know about licensing agreements.

Licensing Agreement Basics for Startups

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

For many inventors a licensing agreement is often a great option since it lets them develop a product, but then puts the expenses associated with commercialization on a more experienced…

Understanding your market segment is important for startup success.

Hardware Startups: Knowing Your Market Segment

Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

The key to a successful product launch and sustainable business success, is knowing the market segment you are launching your product into. An understanding of the market will provide insight…

3D printing expands product design possibilities

Is 3D Printing Right for Your Project?

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that has expanded product design possibilities and manufacturing capabilities. While 3D printing can certainly help as you work your way…

Patent protection is critical for startup success.

Innovation and Patent Protection for Startups

Intellectual Property, Startups

6 years ago

Patent protection is critical for startups today—technology and globalization have made it easier than ever to find, steal and patent invention ideas. Patents provide you with a way to protect…

3D design and 3D models are critical for efficient manufacturing.

The Importance of 3D Design for (Efficient) Manufacturing

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

When you are ready to take your prototype and turn it into a real-world product, be sure that your 3D design files are also ready to go. A CAD file…

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