Introduction to Embedded Electronic Displays
In this article you’ll learn all about the different types of displays commonly embedded into electronic devices. ... read more
Category Archives for "Product Development"
Home Automation with an Arduino: A Basic Tutorial
In this tutorial you will discover how to build a simple home automation solution using an Arduino microcontroller development kit and a Bluetooth module so you can control it from your smartphone. ... read more
Introduction to Power Sources for Modern Electronic Products
How you choose to power your new electronic product is one of the critical decisions you must make early on. Each option has its own pros and cons which we will discuss in this article. ... read more
Introduction to Injection Molding for Mass Production of Custom Plastic Parts
Although 3D printing is the technology used for prototyping custom plastic parts, injection molding is the technology used for mass manufacturing. ... read more
Introduction to Microcontrollers
Discover what a microcontroller is, how it differs from a microprocessor, and the critical specifications you need to understand in order to pick the best one for your specific product application. ... read more
How to Order Printed Circuit Boards
In this article you will learn about all of the various specifications required to order Printed Circuit Boards. ... read more
The Importance of Engineering Documentation and Hardware Revision Control
Revision control and proper engineering documentation are essential to ensure that you only ship quality products to customers. ... read more
Why Testing Your Product is Just As Important as the Product Itself
Learn what needs to be tested, how to test it, and how to design your product to make it more easily testable so only high quality units ever ship to your customers. ... read more
Lesson 5: The Strategic Way to Develop and Sell Your New Electronic Hardware Product
In this last lesson, I’ll be sharing some valuable final thoughts, tips, and recommendations, including the key rules for success with a new product. ... read more
Lesson 4: The Strategic Way to Develop and Sell Your New Electronic Hardware Product
In this fourth lesson I’ll be discussing product development strategies, electrical certifications, and manufacturing your product. ... read more
Lesson 3: The Strategic Way to Develop and Sell Your New Electronic Hardware Product
Now it’s time to focus on those things that most entrepreneurs delay until it’s too late. This includes marketing, selling, and networking before you begin the expensive product development stage. ... read more
Lesson 2: The Strategic Way to Develop and Sell Your New Electronic Hardware Product
How much will it cost to develop and manufacture your product? How will you sell your product? What type of business model and legal structure is best for you? These are all questions that will be answered in this lesson. ... read more
Lesson 1: The Strategic Way to Develop and Sell Your New Electronic Hardware Product
In this first lesson you’ll learn about competitive research, the danger of being overly secretive, how to validate your product, proving your product concept, and why you must first simplify your product. ... read more
Top 10 Design Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Your New Electronic Hardware Product
There are design mistakes that I see made over and over again on the development of new electronic hardware products. Some of these mistakes are with the electronics design, some are with the enclosure design, and some are more general in nature. ... read more
The Two Essential Ingredients for Success with a New Hardware Product
In this article we discuss why entrepreneurs should market and develop their product idea at the same time. Learn why you don’t need a prototype to start marketing your new product idea. ... read more
5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Hardware Design
The article highlights 5 common pitfalls to avoid during the hardware design process for a new electronic product. ... read more
Hardware Product Development Journey – From Idea to Market (Infographic)
The following is a super in-depth infographic that beautifully shows the development journey from idea to market for a new hardware product. ... read more
Introduction to Battery Chargers
One of the most common types of electronic circuits used in modern portable electronic products are battery chargers. This article will review three common battery chargers ranging from simple to more complex. ... read more
The Best 3D Printer for Your Project: Comparison of the Most Popular Models
One of the best ways to reduce your prototyping costs and speed up your time to market is to purchase your own 3D printer. But which is best for your tech product? ... read more
5 Steps of Product Development for a New Electronic Hardware Product
The product development process for a new electronic product (or any physical product) is by no means simple. Since it can be pretty overwhelming, I’ve broken product development down into five manageable steps. ... read more
