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Last updated: May 15, 2026

Why Working Prototypes Fail in Production, Part 1: What Changes Before Mass Production [Podcast]

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

A working prototype can give a product team a lot of confidence. The device functions. The team signs it off. The design looks ready. Everyone starts thinking about tooling, production schedules, and launch dates. But then production starts, and unexpected … Continue reading →

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Prototype to Production: 7 Sneaky Pitfalls to Avoid [Podcast]

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud unpack seven critical pitfalls that hardware startups routinely fall into during the path from working prototype to mass manufacturing. They explain why these mistakes happen, the consequences they bring, and … 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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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 and Testing FAQs: How many Iterations needed and what Tests to be Safe & Compliant? [Podcast]

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Join Renaud and Adrian as they talk about the intricacies of prototyping and testing during new product development. They discuss 2 common FAQs from customers: How many prototype iterations will be needed? What are the essential tests for ensuring product … 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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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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Prototype, Patent, then Market: A Misguided Concept

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

Anyone manufacturing their product wants it to be on time, within budget, at the right level of quality and reliability, and in compliance with market regulations, but in terms of safety, they also don’t want it to be copied! There is … Continue reading →

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PCB Prototyping Methods: 5 Favorites

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Paul Adams

Introduction Printed circuit boards need to go through a design and development process, part of which is generating a prototype for testing and debugging which will allow for any issues to be fed back into the design loop to improve … Continue reading →

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