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Tag Archives: new product development
Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers [Podcast]
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
Freedom to Operate Analysis: Reducing Patent Infringement Risk
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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Tagged patents, legal protection, new product development, IP protection
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Angell e-Bikes Rise and Fall: A Cautionary Design and Manufacturing Tale [Podcast]
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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Tagged hardware startups, new product development, new product launch
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Exploring MVP vs SLC: Which Framework is Right for Your Product Launch? [Podcast]
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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Tagged slc, product development frameworks, mvp, new product development
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Unpacking the Product Requirements Document [Podcast]
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
We have a product concept. How long will it take to build our prototype?
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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Tagged new product development, new product launch, prototyping
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Can you develop a new product, THEN make it comply to the requirements related to medical devices?
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
Sofeast QA Program: Reduce Your Risks When Launching New Products
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
Mastering Prototype Accuracy: A Comprehensive Guide [Podcast]
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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Tagged supplier performance, new product development, prototyping
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The Need For Many Prototypes [FIGO Case Study]
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