How to do Qualitative Market Research for a New Product (Our own experience)
When developing a new product, one of the biggest mistakes businesses make is jumping straight into development without validating their […]
What are Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Revisions? (3 examples)
When mold tooling is made in hard steel, it can typically be used to make hundreds of thousands of high-quality […]
How Incoming Quality Control Inspections Fit into an Overall Quality System
Quality control (QC) is an essential part of any manufacturing process. Incoming Quality Control (IQC), in particular, aims at preventing […]
Typical Steps Before You Get Look and Work-Like Prototypes
Some customers come to us with a product concept to develop and they severely under-estimate the time it will take. […]
What Makes a Great Version 1.0 Product? (…and it’s not “MVP”)
When we think of launching a product, the term “MVP” (Minimum Viable Product) often comes up. Many people think that […]
How to Line up one-on-one Surveys for Market Discovery [Video]
We needed to line up one-on-one surveys for market discovery for a new tech product, obtaining feedback from American consumers. […]
How Multiple Pilot Runs Can Reduce Risks You Never Saw Coming
When bringing a new product into production, it is critical to identify and resolve issues early, without putting a lot […]
PCB Fabrication Steps [Video]
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a critical component for most modern electronics, as the product’s electronic components are assembled on […]
How To Make Faster Injection Mold Tooling [7 Tips]
Designing and producing injection mold tooling is time-consuming and expensive in many cases. This critical equipment allows businesses to mass-produce […]
Production Transfer: A Roadmap (Assembly Operations Only)
Businesses may want to do a production transfer for various reasons, including reducing costs, improving quality, or even avoiding tariffs. […]
Soldering Jigs: De-Risking Your Electronic Assembly
Electronic product manufacturers use soldering to join electronic components to printed circuit boards (PCBs) by melting a metal alloy (solder) […]
Asking For Production RFQs Before Working on Product Design? Is It Possible?
We are often contacted by companies that are still early in their product design & development projects and need to […]
Is a Prototype Mold what you need for your plastic parts?
When deciding whether to opt for a production mold (typically in steel) or a prototype mold to enable you to […]
Starting Domestic Assembly then Moving Manufacturing to China (Pros & Cons)
We’ve worked with some customers who started to do the final assembly of their products themselves in their countries. Later, […]
How to Color Silicone for Compression Molding: A Complete Guide
Silicone compression molding is a versatile process, transforming raw silicone into various products like kitchenware, medical devices, and industrial components. […]