Imagine that you have an innovative idea for a new product but need confirmation that your idea has real market potential to secure funding or executive buy-in. Can it be… Read More
Full system product development refers to the ability to design an entire product. This can include mechanical, electrical, firmware, algorithm and control systems, and, when transferring to manufacturing, quality engineering… Read More
Often, when engineering a design, you may be faced with having to decide between using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts versus designing new, custom parts for the design. Do you “make”… Read More
Today, many companies are struggling to fill engineering roles but aren’t always aware of the flexible engineering staffing models they can leverage to help them meet their project needs —… Read More
Have you ever wondered what key elements can add some of the most important value to your product development project? This question has come up many times in the 17+… Read More
Power management is an important concern when dealing with small, battery-powered devices such as sensors or wearables. The successful design of low-power devices requires a concerted team effort between the… Read More
After a second full year of the pandemic, supply chains for numerous goods, components, and materials continue to be in crisis. The importing companies of the Port of Los Angeles,… Read More
Sealing is challenging and important Whether it’s a waterproof wearable electronic device, a chemical bottle, hydraulic lines in automotive brakes, or the hull of a wooden boat, sealed assemblies are… Read More
Transforming your mechanical CAD designs into real and tangible parts is one of the most rewarding feelings as an engineer. However, a lot of things can go wrong during this… Read More
Problems are inevitable in any engineering build process. As a result, problem solving is an engineering fundamental. Often, this process is straightforward. A screw is found to be loose; a… Read More
Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking