From an engineering perspective, many inexperienced startup founders that begin their prototyping phase often fail to create a functioning one. This is due to the lack of in-depth knowledge that meets a startup’s expectations
What’s the GBA? And Why Is It Important?
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 which makeup a strong competitor to California’s and Tokyo’s Bay Areas
When Is it time to move past Raspberry Pi?
The Pi is a tiny computer and can be easily expanded with a number of interfaces. It runs Linux, and can be customized pretty much infinitely. Still, there’s a point at which a product’s life-cycle grows beyond the need for the venerable Pi.
How do you plan a bill of materials (BOM)?
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn 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…
Where should you build?
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn 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…
Is China Becoming a Developer Rather Than a Maker?
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn 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…
Choosing the right manufacturer rather than a large manufacturer
Many start-ups tend to partner themselves with tier one manufacturers, but this can be be wrong for many reasons
What to keep in mind when sourcing parts online
the downside to this, is some of the parts they provide may not be the same quality as mainstream supply chains.
Why 3D printing could be a misleading tool
Printing a prototype can sometimes be the wrong move for your overall product, and I’m going to explain why
Design for manufacturing: One of the most misunderstood concepts
DFM is a mindset of design and manufacturing friendly design…