Tag Archives: new product development

Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers [Podcast]

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Are you gearing up to manufacture a new electronic / hard good product? In this episode, Renaud and Adrian break down exactly what you need to prepare before starting with a manufacturer. These insights could save you time, money, and … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Operate Analysis: Reducing Patent Infringement Risk

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

Imagine dedicating months, even years, to developing a groundbreaking product, only to discover it infringes on an existing patent, preventing its launch. The potential legal and financial repercussions could be devastating. This article explains why a Freedom to Operate (FTO) … Continue reading →

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Angell e-Bikes Rise and Fall: A Cautionary Design and Manufacturing Tale [Podcast]

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Adrian and Renaud are looking into the Angell e-bike brand today. This once-promising French e-bike startup soared in popularity and even had a partnership with the MINI car brand, but is now facing bankruptcy. What went wrong? Was it poor … Continue reading →

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Exploring MVP vs SLC: Which Framework is Right for Your Product Launch? [Podcast]

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

In this engaging podcast episode, Adrian, your host, is joined by Paul Adams, the Head of New Product Development and a Senior Engineer at the Sofeast Group, to explore the concept of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) versus SLCs (Simple, Lovable, … Continue reading →

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Unpacking the Product Requirements Document [Podcast]

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

In this episode, Adrian and Renaud talk about the pivotal role of the Product Requirements Document (PRD) in hardware development. They break down the essential elements of a PRD, exploring how it aligns teams, improves design clarity, and ensures product … Continue reading →

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We have a product concept. How long will it take to build our prototype?

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Renaud Anjoran

A business has a product concept and an initial BOM (Bill Of Materials) and now needs to create a prototype to raise funding. Backers will want to see a working and relatively good-looking prototype first before parting with their cash.* … Continue reading →

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Can you develop a new product, THEN make it comply to the requirements related to medical devices?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Renaud Anjoran

Let’s say that you’re an entrepreneur or business that has designed a new product that has a healthcare application and you want it to be compliant with some common medical requirements (this would seem to make sense due to the … Continue reading →

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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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