Now more than ever, the prototyping industry is leveraging the power of technology—and it’s no surprise, given the myriad new technologies that have surfaced in recent years. One of the most innovative pieces of equipment to impact the world of prototyping is waterjet cutting machinery, which is capable of cutting virtually any material at 60,000…
DetailsBringing a product idea to life—and to the consumer market—can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor. After all, a given product might undergo any number of revisions during the development stage, with each new iteration adding to the total time and money invested. Moreover, because a large proportion of traditional manufacturing now takes place overseas,…
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DetailsAn increasing number of entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses are taking advantage of the growing U.S. economy—and the resulting rise of consumer spending rates—by bringing new products to the market. As a consequence, today the prototype design and development industry is thriving to an unprecedented degree. For this reason, we have put together a list…
DetailsIn recent years, a growing number of products that were originally conceived in the United States have come to be manufactured abroad. The development of many such products has likewise been outsourced to foreign prototyping companies. Many foreign prototyping companies are partnered with overseas manufacturers to offer clients a seemingly streamlined approach to transforming a…
DetailsBudgeting for Prototype Development A vital stage in the development of many new products, prototyping enables companies to ascertain how a concept translates into reality, providing a convenient means of verifying product functionality and experimenting with design before entering the manufacturing stage. Perhaps the most common question encountered by those in the prototyping business is,…
DetailsConnect with your local SBDC Center. It’s Free and Valuable! The SBDC (Small Business Development Center) is a Hub every Entrepreneur needs to know about. Powered online through the SBA, you can find your local connection here: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/sbdc. It’s easy to click on your state and find a local branch. Here’s why you should connect:…
DetailsHaving a textile product is one of our favorite products. It eliminates the need for costly manufacturing tooling. This may not sound like a huge deal; but saving $15,000-$20,000 + on manufacturing tooling can be the difference in a large marketing campaign when launching your product, so saving that money is huge. With textiles, we…
DetailsWith the year coming to a close, and a New Year dawning, we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in 2013. American ingenuity and entrepreneurship have never been greater. As such, the role of prototyping companies in helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups to turn their product concepts into tangible models and, in many…
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