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Six Ergonomic Guidelines that can Help Eliminate User Confusion.

Multi-functional products can be complex, and far from user friendly. There are a number of basic ergonomic guidelines designers can follow which will...

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Five Essentials Start-up Firms Require for Product Success

Regardless of high hopes it is a somber fact that nation-wide, fewer than 5% of new product ideas actually succeed. With those odds, how do we make a best...

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Do You Need to Hire a "ISO Registered" Contractor?

Whether or not a company is ISO registered, all medical device developers must follow the FDA Quality Systems Regulations. In many cases, ISO certification can...

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Bolster Your IP Portfolio with Design Patents

For a low nominal cost, design patents can be extremely valuable, much less complicated, and easier to defend than trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, or...

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Four myths exposed when developing products with time and material estimates.

There are two ways to contract for design and engineering services: fixed price and time and materials. The former can give the purchasing department an...

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What's best for your project, a product development firm or a "full-service" manufacturer?

Sourcing and qualifying outsource partners is a daunting task for companies who require product development and manufacturing services. We are often asked...

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The Four Types of Clients Outsourcing Firms Try to Avoid

Contract design and engineering firms serve a wide range of clients - inventors, start-ups, and corporations. They need good methods for qualifying prospects....

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