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Product development is the lifeblood of a company. The articles listed
below discuss specific topics that have a significant impact on the
product development process.
A Safer Way to Get to Market Fast
OEMs get a higher level of design security with stateside product development, prototyping, and short-run injection molding.
Beyond the Center
Why Brainstorming Is Essential to New Product Development
The center point of product development is easily described. It is safe. It does not “push the envelope” or encourage anyone to think out of the box more than necessary to get the job done. Working the center automatically rules out unknown solutions, possibly resulting in a loss in the market when competitors may be developing the next big thing. And above all, it precipitates “status quo” product development. Sometimes, however, getting beyond the center can be a challenge for even the best design team.
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The Voice of the Customer
How Market Research Leads To Product Success
What is the best way to truly understand your
customers’ needs? That’s right, just ask them. It seems simple
enough, however many companies and product development teams omit this
vital step in the process. This article discusses the importance of
market research in the product development process and how
understanding the "Voice of the Customer" can be the difference between
product success and failure.
Competing for the “All Mighty Dollar”
How refreshing your product line help you win shelf space
Anyone
who is even remotely aware of their surroundings has noticed a
significant increase in the number of new products being introduced
every year. This article discusses how alternating new product launches
with redesigned product introductions is an excellent way to keep your
product line fresh and new year after year without the heavy
requirements of launching new products incessantly.
Minimizing “Success Challenged Development” With Rapid Tooling
Once the design and development of a product is complete, prototyping
and sampling parts should be used to validate the design before
beginning production. This step is especially important because it
allows you to identify design challenges early in the product
development process which is vital to successfully meeting your product
launch date and target cost. Before deciding on a rapid tooling process
or provider,
consider the items highlighted in this article that can have dramatic
impact on the
plastic parts you receive.
Pitfalls in Choosing a Rapid Tooling Supplier … and How to Avoid Them
Speeding up the development process is a challenge in and of itself. When
considering rapid or bridge tooling to save time, the last thing you
need to worry about is overcoming avoidable obstacles. This article explains those obstacles and how to avoid them.
Combine Multiple Components in a Single Part with Plastic Insert Injection Molding
Catalyst featured in JobShop.com as Technical Consultant in article: October 2007:
Getting the Lead Out: Rapid Tooling Process Speeds CT Equipment Upgrade
July/August 2003 - The relatively low cost of lead has made it a
key component in many products, including some medical devices. The
element has a well-known downside, however; it has been proven not only
toxic to humans, but also damaging to electronic equipment.
Article in The Indianapolis Star
Sunday, May 18, 2003 - They grow fast, pay good wages and take risks when few others will...
Article in Injection Molding for Injection Molding Professionals
October 2002 - Rapid product developer is developing rapidly.
Article in Time-Compression Technologies
March/April 2002 - Sample Time Acceleration Technology Explained
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