How to Avoid Common Hardware Startup Failure Traps
Yes, hardware startups fail and no, that doesn’t mean that yours will. By making yourself aware of the common reasons hardware startups fail, you are preparing yourself, your team and…
Hardware Startups: Working in Lean Startup Mode
The very heart of the Lean Startup approach focuses on the overarching goal of producing a top-quality product (or service) and delivering it at a minimal cost while providing a…
5 Major Challenges of Manufacturing Your Product Abroad
The manufacturing phase of product development is one of the stages that causes hardware startups the most stress. By the time you reach the manufacturing phase, you have a solid…
Why the ‘One-Size-Fits-All Approach’ Doesn’t Work for Product Development
A one-size-fits-all approach can be utilized for a lot of things however, product development is not one of them. Throughout development, the stages of the “Product Development Cycle” will remain…
Hardware: Communicating Your ‘Unique Selling Point’ (USP)
Your hardware product doesn’t have to be the first of its kind to the market to be successful, but it must have a unique selling point (USP). A crowded market…
3D Innovations Blog: Guest Writers Welcome
Our 3D Innovations team is always on the lookout for individuals with exceptional writing skills and an interest in hardware startups, 3D printing and/or product design. If this sounds like…
Four Must-Haves When Searching for a Product Development Firm
Building a hardware startup from the ground up is hard work—partnering with the right product development firm from the get-go is vital. Today it seems as though there are a…
When is the Best Time to Consult a Product Development Firm?
Building a hardware business from the ground up is challenging, however an experienced product development firm on your side can help you navigate the obstacles that arise along the way.…
Product Design: Building Products Customers Can’t Live Without
Product design is about building a great product, but it also about building a product that people will love. Often times startups believe that designing their innovative product is the…
How to Prepare for Your First Patent Attorney Meeting
Most hardware startups find themselves thinking about intellectual property early-on and wondering if it is truly necessary for their invention. If you are planning to manufacture your product abroad, considering…