TriMech Product Startup Podcast https://www.makodesign.com Listen to the TriMech Product Startup Podcast to learn how inventors and manufacturers created their inventions and launched their physical product businesses. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:52:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 TriMech Design Solutions TriMech Design Solutions website@trimech.com TriMech Product Startup Podcast Listen to the TriMech Product Startup Podcast to learn how inventors and manufacturers created their inventions and launched their physical product businesses. false How Much Does Product Development Cost: Design & Prototype https://www.makodesign.com/blog/how-much-does-product-development-cost-design-prototype/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/how-much-does-product-development-cost-design-prototype/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:42:49 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=73306 A full hardware product development cycle spans from ideation, research, concept, to design, prototyping, manufacturing, and marketing. However, the bulk of product development cost typically arises during the design and prototyping phases. This article outlines the typical fees charged by product development firms for these two key stages, explores the factors that drive costs higher,…

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]]> 6 Essential Tips for a Winning Product Design Strategy https://www.makodesign.com/blog/6-essential-tips-for-a-winning-product-design-strategy/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/6-essential-tips-for-a-winning-product-design-strategy/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:42 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=73214 A winning product design strategy is the foundation of successful innovation. Whether you are launching a new product or refining an existing one, aligning design decisions with user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility is key. In this article, we’ll explore six practical tips to help you build a successful product design strategy. Key Takeaways…

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/6-essential-tips-for-a-winning-product-design-strategy/feed/ 0 Essential Guide to Prototype Manufacturing for Hardware Startups https://www.makodesign.com/blog/essential-guide-to-prototype-manufacturing-for-hardware-startups/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/essential-guide-to-prototype-manufacturing-for-hardware-startups/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:40:45 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=73173 Discover everything you need to know about prototype manufacturing - from methods and materials to strategy and expert tips for faster, cost-effective product development.

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/essential-guide-to-prototype-manufacturing-for-hardware-startups/feed/ 0 Rapid Prototyping Services vs. In-House 3D Printing: What’s Best for Hardware Startups? https://www.makodesign.com/blog/rapid-prototyping-services-vs-in-house-3d-printing-whats-best-for-hardware-startups/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/rapid-prototyping-services-vs-in-house-3d-printing-whats-best-for-hardware-startups/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:31:14 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=73044 Discover the pros and cons of rapid prototyping services vs. in-house 3D printing. Learn which solution offers better speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability for your product development needs.

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/rapid-prototyping-services-vs-in-house-3d-printing-whats-best-for-hardware-startups/feed/ 0 What to Build First: Minimum Viable Product Strategy for Startups https://www.makodesign.com/blog/the-minimum-viable-product/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/the-minimum-viable-product/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:38:43 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=8893 At TriMech, we advocate The ‘Minimum Viable Product' approach. Learn about this school of thought and how it benefits product design innovation!

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/the-minimum-viable-product/feed/ 0 TriMech’s Product Development Team Helps HN Premium Fingerboards Bring a New Design to the Marketplace https://www.makodesign.com/blog/trimechs-product-development-team-helps-hn-premium-fingerboards-bring-a-new-design-to-the-marketplace/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/trimechs-product-development-team-helps-hn-premium-fingerboards-bring-a-new-design-to-the-marketplace/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=72677 Remi Gardiner adopted fingerboarding as a teenager to visualize tricks and understand the physics of skateboarding. Today, decades later, Remi has founded HN Premium Fingerboards, a supplier of statement fingerboards designed with both aesthetics and high performance in mind.

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/trimechs-product-development-team-helps-hn-premium-fingerboards-bring-a-new-design-to-the-marketplace/feed/ 0 Product Development Strategy for Startups https://www.makodesign.com/blog/product-development-strategy-for-startups/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/product-development-strategy-for-startups/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:28:03 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=72734 For startups, turning a product idea into a market-ready product is such a long haul that requires a product development strategy, even more so than established companies due to the constant pressure to deliver value fast. Starting at the ideation phase, the strategy acts as a guiding framework that informs every stage, keeping the team…

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]]> https://www.makodesign.com/blog/product-development-strategy-for-startups/feed/ 0 Understanding Product Prototypes: Types and Uses https://www.makodesign.com/blog/understanding-product-prototypes-types-and-uses/ https://www.makodesign.com/blog/understanding-product-prototypes-types-and-uses/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:58:44 +0000 https://www.makodesign.com/?p=72742 A product prototype is an important step in the product development process. This article explores the various types of product prototypes that play a key role throughout the development process.

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