Product Development Services
We believe in a structured yet flexible seven step approach to product development. Our process ensures that each stage is meticulously planned and executed, paving the way for your product’s success. We call this the S.M.A.R.T. Product Development Model: Skillful, Marketable, Accelerated, Responsive, and Targeted.
Step 1
Product Design
Product design services include the whole process of transforming a physical invention idea into a beautiful, well-functioning, and manufacturable consumer product.
Our product design process prioritizes world-class design and market fit, ensuring your product meets all necessary standards and delights your customers.
Alongside your expertise and ideas, you will have an expert team that has won over 25 awards to ensure that you have all the tools and connections to launch your product successfully.
Step 2
Industrial Design
Industrial design is a crucial part of the product design process, where we ensure that the product looks, feels, and weighs exactly as envisioned.
It's the first of two vital elements in product design. Industrial design primarily focuses on aesthetics, making sure the product is visually appealing and captivating. The second essential part is engineering, encompassing mechanical and electrical engineering services. These are particularly critical for complex products, ensuring they are manufacturable and free from defects.
A well-designed and engineered product guarantees that every unit off the production line offers an intuitive, compelling, and user-friendly experience.
Step 3
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering involves considering environmental factors, energy conversion, materials, forces, and manufacturing processes to ensure durability, mobility, and functionality of products.
It enables everyday conveniences like smooth driving, microwave heating, responsive biking, and cooling air conditioning. This precision science is crucial for designing products that meet user expectations and fulfill specific visions, making mechanical engineers essential for anything requiring moving parts or manufacturing.
Step 4
Electrical Design
Electrical engineering applies electricity to power inventions and manages information transmission across diverse applications.
It often collaborates with disciplines like mechanical engineering to meet specific invention needs. Innovators continuously integrate wireless and connected devices into daily life, enhancing convenience and expanding possibilities.
Electrical engineers play an important role in designing systems with components like PCBs, sensors, Wi-Fi, batteries, and controls, enabling seamless user experiences and driving future advancements.
Step 5
Product Prototyping
Prototyping involves creating versions of a product to gather customer feedback and optimize it for success.
When inventors consider their products, they should mirror how consumers choose products based on appearance, feel, and usability. The success of a product hinges on customer feedback, from its functionality to its smallest details like materials used.
It's not just about what the inventor thinks is best, but about listening to the customers to ensure a superior user experience and ultimately achieve business success.
Step 6
Product Manufacturing
Product manufacturing is the comprehensive process of transforming raw materials into finished goods through various methods and techniques.
Manufacturing of products involves a series of steps, each crucial for ensuring the final product meets quality standards and market demands. We leverage state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices to deliver high-quality products that meet market demands.
Our process encompasses several stages, each ensuring that the product is developed with the utmost care and precision.
Step 7
Startup Support
At MAKO, we understand what it takes to launch a successful startup. We know that bringing a new product to market is a challenging journey—one filled with obstacles, uncertainties, and countless moving parts.
That's why we’ve dedicated ourselves to supporting startups like yours every step of the way. Our mission is to give you the tools, expertise, and support you need to go from concept to market with confidence.
TriMech Product Development Services
Our clients use the following services to bring their products to market:
Why Our Product Development Process Works
Our S.M.A.R.T. Product Development Model stands out as a comprehensive approach tailored to meet the unique challenges of small businesses and startups.
By focusing on key principles, we ensure that each product we develop is not only functional and innovative but also strategically positioned for market success. Here's why our model is effective and trusted by many:
Skillful
Leveraging decades of experience and expertise, we ensure that every product is designed to the highest standards.
Marketable
Our strategic approach ensures that your product is not only functional but also has a strong market appeal.
Accelerated
We streamline the development process to bring your product to market in record time.
Responsive
Our team is always available to address your concerns and make necessary adjustments to keep your project on track.
Targeted
We focus on your specific needs, goals, and budget, ensuring that every aspect of the product development process is aligned with your vision.
What to find out more?
Our client-centric process ensures that your vision guides every phase, from initial sketches to rigorous simulations and prototyping, ultimately refining your product for successful market entry.
Developing Products for 20+ Years
MAKO Design has spent over 20 years creating, testing, refining, and perfecting the industrial design process required to create global caliber products, specifically for startups, small manufacturers, home inventors, and eCommerce brands.
Through our intense focus on product design services for small businesses, we ensure perfect alignment with your product vision and help you succeed in every way. Our industrial design services are tailored to designing your product to a modern and top-tier caliber while also being able to execute quickly and efficiently, all at small business budgets. We created this product development niche back in 1999, and we’re still leading it today focusing on that same business model over 20 years later.
Discover the TriMech Design Team Members
Learn about the designers, engineers, project managers, and problem-solvers at TriMech
Awards and Recognition
More awards than any other design firm in our niche
Gain all of the Knowledge You Need to Succeed
Our product design startup platform is a hub for education and success in product development, launch, and scale. Access podcasts, articles, eBooks, mentorship, and essential tools for your success.
Our Product Development Work
Innovative solutions, successful launches.
Garmin GPS Concept
The TriMech (formerly MAKO) team help to bring the Garmin GPS concept to life with industrial design assistance.
PIPSQUEAK Waterproof Children’s Cellphone
The PIPSQUEAK is a children’s cellphone, it’s waterproof, drop-proof, and can be completely controlled by a guardian.
RingKeeper
This Oakville Schoolteacher’s RingKeeper custom fashion accessory invention is now mass-produced and sold globally
Testimonials
“I have worked with TriMech from product conception to manufacturing and I know that I would not be where I am today if I had not made the decision to work with them. It has and will always be one of my best decisions ever!”
Alison Brett
Inventor, Clasp Magic
“Great company to work with. Kevin, Leona, Paul and the rest of the staff were very helpful to get my invention Tri-Plunger designed, prototyped and produced. Thank you so much.”
Bob Ginther
Inventor, Tri Plunger
“TriMech exceeded my expectations. The process from inception to completion was facilitated with ease. The overall experience was very positive. The employees were very helpful, responsive, and gave great advice. As a result, I have a US Design and US Utility Patent on my product. I am looking forward to a continued partnership. I am a HAPPY customer and would recommend anyone to them!”
Emma Torres
CEO, KiddieGo LLC
“The team at TriMech helped CarGenerator create an amazing product that is not only revolutionary but a necessity. They helped me bring my idea to life with their award-winning concept design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing services.”
Jonathan Schloo
CEO, CarGenerator
Want to get started?
Whether you're a small business, eCommerce, or a startup, our tailored approach ensures that your product is not only functional and market-ready but also strategically positioned for success. We are committed to being your trusted partner, providing ongoing support and continually improving to meet your evolving needs.
Let's bring your vision to life together.