Master rapid prototyping with the right resolution. The teams who ship reliably match the resolution of the prototype to the question they’re trying to answer.
From Prototype to Manufacturing: Why the Transition Is So Hard
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Are You Building the Wrong Prototype First?
Master rapid prototyping with the right resolution. The teams who ship reliably match the resolution of the prototype to the question they’re trying to answer.
Hardware Product Design Speed Comes From Planning, Not Panic
Hardware product design teams can move fast, but not by making them panic for two months. Planning and project management give your team the tools to move quickly.
From Prototype to Production for Product Development
Moving from prototype to production requires more than just proving your concept works. You need to prove you can deliver that concept reliably, at scale, and at the right cost. Here's what changes from the lab to the production line, and how to plan for it from Day...
From midnight scramble to a premier experience – the Ammortal Chamber load-in fix
When plans go sideways, you need systems thinkers who ship. How a midnight scramble turned into a premier experience for the Ammortal Chamber.
Follow the Critical Path for a Critical Advantage
"We need this yesterday!" Every engineer has heard this before, usually followed by a sinking feeling that quality is about to be sacrificed for speed. But, what if that tradeoff wasn't necessary? Over time, we've found that speed and quality don't have to be opposing...
Project Management: Meeting Tight Deadlines
The deadline is looming, the requirements are complex, and your team needs to deliver. Sound familiar? We recently completed a challenging project involving intricate design requirements and multiple heavy components - all on an aggressive timeline. Through careful...
Rethinking Product Development Efficiency
As someone who is both impatient and detail-oriented, I've spent years thinking about product development efficiency. Sometimes getting it right, and sometimes learning the hard way. I'm sure you can relate. Your team is tackling new problems every day. And, of...
Low Fidelity Prototypes Lead the Way
Have you ever had a great idea for a product but weren't sure how it would look or feel in real life? Maybe you have ten design variations for the same product and need to start narrowing them down. That's where Low Fidelity Prototypes come into play! These simple...
Master Rapid Prototyping with the Right Resolution
In the fast-paced world of product development, Rapid Prototyping is the name of the game. It's critical to be able to quickly turn concepts into tangible prototypes that you can test and refine. But, before you get lost in the details of making your first model, it's...
Commercial Off the Shelf vs Custom Parts
In the fuzzy early stages of design and prototyping, we often talk about COTS/OTS versus custom parts. Have you also ever found yourself stuck deciding between commercial off the shelf, off-the-shelf, or custom parts? Choosing the right tool for the job is critical...
The Minimum Viable Product is Your MVP
Are you struggling to decide what features to include in your first product prototype? Wondering how to balance speed to market with functionality? You're not alone! You must have a hundred great ideas that you absolutely need to show off at the next expo, but that...