Product Development Archives

When it Comes to Product Design, Let Creativity Shine

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…

Meet the 3D Innovations summer STEM intern, Joanne Chi.

Meet Our 3D Innovations Intern: Joanne Chi

3D Academy, Community Events, Product Development

6 years ago

3D Innovations is hosting a summer intern through the STEMworks Internship program. We are thrilled to have Joanne as part of our team. She is currently attending Moanalua High School…

Patents offer intellectual property protection to hardware startups.

Design Patents and Utility Patents for Startups

Intellectual Property, Startups

6 years ago

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…

Insight into the first steps in hardware product development.

Hardware Product Development: The First Steps

Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

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 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…

Join the 3D Innovations team at the Honolulu Mini Maker Faire

Honolulu Mini Maker Faire — June 22, 2019

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Community Events

6 years ago

Save the date for the Honolulu Mini Maker Faire on June 22nd. The event will take place at the ‘Iolani School from 12pm to 5pm. This is a great family…

A startup mindset is powerful for business, students and employees.

A ‘Startup Mindset’ is Advantageous

Product Development, Startups

6 years ago

The startup mindset is a powerful thing. Being at the helm of a business is exhilarating—there are ups and downs but the uncertainty of it all can be quite exciting.…

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…

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