Most inventors are visionaries that have been inspired to create something they believe to be useful. Often the idea stems from a specific encounter where they saw or used a device that did not perform as effectively as the inventor thought it should. Sometimes the inspiration comes to this visionary through a colleague that describes […]

You have an amazing idea for a new product that you know will be a hit, but you are not quite sure how to design it. This is where following a tried and true design process comes in. Following the design process that is common in the product design engineering field can help you to […]

Smart technology takes home appliances to a whole new level. Smart products that rely on mobile apps for control are changing how consumers interact with products. Appliances that use smart technology have to be concerned about mobile application issues as well as a product’s design. Consumers judge connected appliances that are part of the Internet […]

Smart manufacturing can entail many different things combined into one. At the end of the day, companies need to develop devices and machines that allow them to implement new technologies that connect to the internet of things, share data with private servers and analyze this data for improved performance. This data capture and analysis allows […]

Small businesses are often full of bright ideas. Still, even when individuals at a small company develop a brilliant product idea, they frequently lack the knowledge, experience, and tools to handle the mechanical and electrical design to see that idea through to reality. Industrial design firms give smaller organizations access to the engineers they need […]

The popularity of healthcare wearables may continue to grow as both consumers and medical practitioners embrace these emerging technologies and the benefits of monitoring health factors in real time. To serve this market, it can be important for the inventor to consult with a wearable device designer to carefully consider strategies for launching new devices […]

When you hear the word “invention,” what do you think of? Do you envision a solitary genius working in a shabby laboratory? Perhaps you imagine a pristine white laboratory filled with collage aged engineers testing out their designs in a highly controlled environment. The latest and greatest gizmo, gadget or technological advancement can happen in […]

Have you ever wondered why people buy the things they do? What makes certain brands and products so popular that they dominate the marketplace from the very start and others miss the mark on grabbing the attention of consumers? As it turns out, there are many elements that work together to help encourage purchases, even […]

3D printing has revolutionized a number of industries already, from manufacturing and aerospace to the artisan creations and inventions that bring new product ideas to life. Its uses are not limited to design engineers in the manufacturing space and entrepreneurial makers looking to start a new business though. The fact is, 3D printing offers tremendous […]