When quality and safety are at stake, cutting corners on part marking is not an option. There are several methods available for part marking. Selecting the right method is crucial to ensuring that your parts are appropriately marked and meet all applicable standards. Part marking options are

Introduction We are seeing a vast rise in startups working on some of today’s most disruptive technology. However, statistics show that many startups are constantly failing to get to market. There doesn’t seem to be a proven

All IoT journeys inevitably start with a prototype. No matter how confident and optimistic you are with your digital idea, plunging directly into a full-fledged connected solution would mostly do more harm than good. At the end of the day, you might f

What is a hardware prototype? In general, a prototype is the manifestation of the core features of a product. A prototype is sometimes also referred to as a minimum viable product (MVP) because the essential and minimally acceptable features are prese

When we’re talking about the three types of manufacturing we’re ultimately referring to, make to stock manufacturing (MTS), make to order manufacturing (MTO), and make to assemble manufacturing (MTA). These three types of manufacturing

As a business owner ready to take your product from the product development phase to the manufacturing phase, it’s good to get a better understanding of the three elements of manufacturing cost. There are many factors that need to be t

The manufacturing process is an arduous journey, especially all the work leading up to it, however, there are 4 types of manufacturing process which we want to highlight to assist your understanding of the overall manufacturing process

It’s strange to think that there are different types of prototyping that have numerous different functions. We look to explore these different types of prototyping more in-depth so that you, as a founder, can understand the difference

Anyone who is in hardware and manufacturing will fully agree with the importance of design for manufacturing (DFM). As a hardware founder, you will not get to the manufacturing lines without going through a comprehensive design for ma

Prototyping is a complex process that involves a lot of try and error. Getting yourself to a prototyping stage is the first real milestone for your startup company. If it isn’t already apparent a prototype is a validation point of your idea or product. O

As we begin delving into the world of technology it is good to grasp a good understanding of the different types of technology, more importantly, there are 7 types of technology which I will go through, one by one, and give you an explanation into eac

 Maybe you know what it is? Or maybe you think you know what it is? Regardless of your knowledge, your product will struggle when it comes to mass production. Let’s face it, this is where we want to see our company selling tens o

 We encounter many problems throughout product development. We try and select the different ways to build our prototypes. One avenue we use is 3D printing. Printing a prototype can sometimes be the wrong move for your overall product,

 When beginning your startup company there are many things you need to consider. An important aspect is where to get my components? This can be a rather tricky decision for your product development. However, here are some tips to help

Many start-up founders tend to partner themselves with large manufacturing facilities, however, majority of them get burned badly. But there are also founders whom benefit from this relationship. For this approach, seeing from the pers

 Did I just read that right? Is China actually beginning to show signs of innovation? If you’re shaking your heads in disagreement then you’re wrong. In this day and age, we are seeing an increase in ‘China Designed’ products, not just

 Deciding where to build your product is probably the most important first step of any project. Product development will be the most crucial aspect of your product’s life-cycle. While there are a number of options – such as

Starting a new product is never simple, especially when you’re trying to decide what needs to go into the release version. Building the perfect balance between a bill of material (BOM) vs COGS is always a challenge. So how do you know

 The Raspberry Pi is one of the greatest innovations for creators in all sorts of industries. Along with 3D printing, the Pi gives builders unprecedented ease when making prototypes. The Pi is a tiny computer and can be easily expanded

The GBA, or The Greater Bay Area, is a combination of the regions most powerful Chinese cities located in the southern parts of China. Amongst them are well-known cities such as Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macao, and Guangzhou, all of whic