How do I make sure that I can get a manufacturer to make my product? The most likely scenario is that you are looking for a contract manufacturer to just make your product. You will still manage the rest yourself including the warehousing, marketing, sales, shipping, and follow up customer service. The key […]
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How to Brainstorm an Idea
Learn how to brainstorm an idea for your own product This is a continuation of the product idea generation discussion. There are four different methods I like to use when showing people how to brainstorm an idea. Of course, these are just tips to help bring the ideas out of your head. There is no […]
Question Answered: Do I Need a Design Background?
What if I don’t have a design background, will that hinder me? It isn’t really all that necessary to have a design background when getting started with a physical product business. In fact it could really be beneficial to start without any baggage or preconceived notions of design ztandards. Your end-goal will simply be a […]
Common Product Design Software
How much do I have to learn about common product design software? In reality, as with many topics in the physical product business, the more you learn the better. You should know enough about using the software to be able to have an intelligent conversation with your designer about the models. However, you definitely do […]
Question Answered: How do you coordinate the revision process for your product?
How do you coordinate the revision process with a supplier? What happens when you need to change something about you design? Maybe a wall needs to be thicker to be more rigid, a moving part needs more clearance to reduce friction, or a simple design tweak will allow for more reliable injection moulding pours. In […]
Question Answered: How to Produce a Small Commodity Object Made of Plastic
Question: How to produce a small commodity object made of plastic? Where can I get this manufactured and what information do I have to give the factory? My product is designed, how do I best look for a manufacturer and keep mould costs reasonable? Answer: Having your product design and a 3D model […]
Question Answered: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health & Beauty Field?
Question: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health & Beauty Field? What is the development process to go from idea to finished product? Answer: For a physical product such as a razor, toothbrush, nose hair trimmer, or electric razor you can start with a 3D printed prototype of your idea. […]
Question Answered: Why is SolidWorks preferred over AutoCAD for 3D Design?
Question: Why is SolidWorks preferred over AutoCAD for 3D Design? Answer: AutoCAD is normally associated with 2D drawings (manufacturing, architecture, electrical schematics, piping diagrams, etc.) But newer versions of AutoCAD do have 3D capabilities. AutoCAD is the industry preferred solution for these 2 dimensional tasks and is the most capable of the programs out there. […]
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