Once you have identified your product specification and brainstormed concepts for how your idea aligns with those product specifications, it is time to make a prototype. Prototypes are a great way to showcase your ideas. […]
The Pilot Production Phase is the beginning of the end of product development. Pilot Production is just a step away from contract manufacturing and is used at the end of engineering development during new product […]
Prototype testing provides a cost-effective method for ensuring products meet user requirements and regulations. Simple proof of concept tests can predict future design problems and determine if further development is worth the effort. By starting […]
Brainstorming can be a fun exercise to solve a particular problem or expand on an idea. As an inventor, you probably already have an idea of where you would like to start. If not, we […]
No matter what your product is, the end goal is to make it to production. Make sure your product is ready by watching this free webinar. Synectic President Adam Lehman will explore common mistakes companies […]
The Challenge Fixtures are used in product development and manufacturing for a variety of purposes. Most commonly they are used as a holding or support device, ensuring that all components are assembled accurately and repeatably. […]
The Challenge Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), are used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components in an organized way. They contain traces, or tracks, of copper sheets that are etched providing “wires” from one […]
What is a product specification? The product specification also referred to as a product design specification, product development specification, or PDS, is a written document that describes your product and lists what you would like […]
Structural foam, like gas assist, is another manufacturing process in the plastic injection molding family. The process can create large and complex parts that would normally need to be made up of many components. Find […]
Gas assist injection molding is another specialized molding technique in the plastic injection molding family. Similar to structural foam molding, it creates a part that is lighter and cheaper than traditional injection molding. Given its […]