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IP Protection in Manufacturing: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property (IP) When Sharing Data with a Contract Manufacturer
When working with a contract manufacturer, you’ll need to share with them the product data so they can offer you a quote. You usually...
Oct 8, 2025


Plastic Injection Molding Timeline: From Cutting to T0 to Mass Production
When you are launching a new product, the operations for both production and marketing need to come together. This means you need to understand the timelines associated with each task. On the production side, one task you need to understand is the plastic injection molding timeline. Without understanding this timeline, marketing will end up waiting for products longer than they anticipated. The plastic injection molding timeline can vary depending on the complexity of the p
Oct 7, 2025


How an ODM Supplier Can Support Lifestyle Brands with Product Development
Bringing a new lifestyle product to market is exciting, but there are many development and financial strains with this. With limited...
Sep 22, 2025


How to Ensure a Successful Pilot Run for Your Electromechanical Product
A pilot run is one of the most important steps in moving your electromechanical product from development into mass production. Its main...
Sep 16, 2025


Finding a Contract Manufacturer for Your Robotics Product
Developing a robotics product is not like building a simple consumer gadget. Robotics products are often electromechanical assemblies...
Sep 9, 2025


How to Reduce Your Manufacturing Costs During Tariff Pressures
Manufacturers everywhere are under pressure to reduce manufacturing costs. With tariffs, rising labor expenses, and global competition,...
Aug 21, 2025


Why You Shouldn’t Rush the Production Validation Test (PVT)
The Production Validation Test (PVT) is the final checkpoint before moving into mass production, yet many companies treat this...
Aug 20, 2025


How Tariffs Impact New Product Development
Tariffs have become a significant factor in shaping global supply chains. For companies focused on launching new products, tariffs can...
Aug 13, 2025


Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Tips for Electromechanical Products
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is one of the most critical steps in bringing an electromechanical product from development to production....
Aug 12, 2025


Validation Steps for Electromechanical Products Before Mass Production: EVT, DVT, and PVT
When you bring an electromechanical product to market, ensure that the design works reliably, safely, and efficiently before initiating...
Aug 7, 2025
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