Discover the recent decline in ocean freight costs, the impact of US port strikes, and the effect of Mexican customs enforcement on Chinese goods. Kate also discusses new US regulations affecting dropshipping and the consequences of the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
What type of product warranty fits your requirements?
Product warranties are an important consideration for most manufacturers of consumer products (industrial and B2B products may be dealt with contractually and so are often a bit different). This discussion covers: How product … [Read more...]
Tips for Receiving Accurate Prototypes
Let's cover the main types of prototypes made during product development, from rough models to functional and robust prototypes, and why accuracy in dimensions, surface finish, and properties is vital. We provide practical tips for … [Read more...]
Costs and Milestones to go from Product Concept to Market?
What does it take to go from concept to market for a typical electro-mechanical consumer product in terms of milestones and costs? Also, what pitfalls should you be looking out for that could slow down your product launch and increase its … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Your Tooling and Plastic Supplier to Reduce Risks
This article is for companies that are developing their own innovative product(s) from scratch. Many products include plastic parts, and getting tooling right is fraught with risks. Suppose you have been working with an industrial … [Read more...]