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Sofeast QA Program: Reduce Your Risks When Launching New Products

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

We support lots of companies to develop their own new electrical/electronic products and bring them into production. Over 90% of those projects are in China. But how do we support you to go from product early prototypes to mass-produced products … Continue reading →

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Mastering Prototype Accuracy: A Comprehensive Guide [Podcast]

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

In episode 234 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast, we explore ensuring that you get accurate prototypes, a crucial step in product development. Our host, Renaud, and Agilian’s new product development head and experienced product engineer Paul Adams, discuss the … Continue reading →

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The Need For Many Prototypes [FIGO Case Study]

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

We caught up with Robert Nappi of FIGO to discuss the importance of prototyping and the need for many prototyping iterations during product development. He has been through a 6-year journey to bring a very interesting and innovative product to … Continue reading →

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Prototyping Essentials: The 5 Key Uses of Prototyping Equipment [Podcast]

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Join us as we delve into the five main uses of prototyping equipment, including 3D printers, CNC milling, and more. Our host, Renaud, is joined by Paul Adams, head of the new product development team, to explore why prototyping is … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk’s New Product Introduction Philosophy: What Can We Learn? [Podcast]

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about Elon Musk’s insights and philosophy into developing and bringing new products to market (from an interview by ‘Everyday Astronaut’ on YouTube at his launch facility a few years back). He shares his … Continue reading →

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Plastic & Metal Development Prototypes: Uses & Limitations [Podcast]

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Adrian hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, and they talk about the uses and limitations of the metal and plastic ‘development prototypes,’ that is to say, product prototypes made during the development process and before … Continue reading →

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Why does new product development take so long?

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Renaud Anjoran

We regularly work with entrepreneurs and businesses who have a product idea and want to launch it on the market. Despite many years of cooperation on a huge variety of electro-mechanical products from all kinds of niches, we tend to … Continue reading →

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Sourcing agents may not be right for you when you’re developing a new product

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Renaud Anjoran

Some companies who develop their new products from scratch choose not to use sourcing agents, and they genuinely don’t feel that it’s necessary. But is this a wise move? Let’s unpack it…

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Technology Readiness Levels: Helpful for today’s manufacturers?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud hosts and is joined by Sofeast’s senior engineer Paul Adams to go through Technology Readiness Levels which is a product development framework that is often used to gauge the progress of a new product launch project, especially during prototyping. … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of a Feasibility Study (during new product development)

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud and Adrian talk about what a feasibility study for new products is, its benefits, and everything you need to know in order to implement yours. This will really help you to identify potential issues long before you manufacture your … Continue reading →

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