Building a prototype is an important step in the product development process. But what is a prototype and why are they so important? We answer that and many more questions about prototyping in this guide. […]

What is machining Machining is a prototyping process that creates a desired shape by removing unwanted material from a larger piece of material. Since a part is built by taking away material, this process is […]

What is rapid prototyping? Rapid prototyping is a prototyping process that involves making three dimensional physical objects from a digital file, most often by laying down many layers of material in succession. By adding layer […]

Do you have an idea but have no clue how to patent that idea? You are not alone. Navigating the world of patents can be incredibly frustrating and time consuming. The process is not easy […]

If you’re an inventor who’s found yourself with a great idea but don’t know what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Throughout our years working as product developers, we get calls all […]

  Brainstorming is an integral part of the product development process. Every product on the market starts out as an idea. Sometimes those ideas are easy to come to fruition and other times a little […]

    Synectic has been working extensively for years developing optimal techniques to manufacture products across numerous industries using Nitinol.  Having the ability to work in house with Nitinol allows us to rapidly prove out […]

    If you’re new to product development or you are looking to brush up on your engineering knowledge, our series of white papers is a great place to start. We’ve compiled our most popular […]

  Prototyping is one of the most exciting and satisfying stages of product development.  Typically, at this point the product specification is well defined and a risk management plan has been completed to identify which […]

  In today’s competitive design and manufacturing environment, only the strongest and most prepared will survive.  Both Synectic Medical Product Development and Mack Molding have long track records proving that both companies have met the […]