The Setup and Certification Costs of Mass Manufacturing Your Hardware Product
Scaling from prototype to mass manufacturing is often an overlooked step when launching a new hardware product, but it is so important.
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3 Costs to Consider When Mass Manufacturing a Hardware Product
Developing a new electronic product for mass manufacturing is not simple or cheap. Follow these three steps so you do not break the bank.
3 Crucial Steps Before You Manufacture Your Product
Once your idea is complete on paper, what are the next steps for creating a functional prototype and commercial product?
Marie Claire Pairs Stylized PCB Designs with Luxury Jewelry
Boldport collaborates with Marie Claire for a series of custom circuit boards designed around luxury jewelry.
Last Chance to Vote in the Pitch Your Prototype Challenge
Voting in the Pitch Your Prototype challenge (a contest organized by Make: and Cornell University in which the winning individual or team will take home $5,000 to continue development of their prototype) will close at midnight on Monday. To cast your vote, look at the full gallery of submissions, and read the rules to the contest, visit this page. […]
Hacking the Streets of San Francisco at the Market Street Prototyping Festival
Hackers took over Market Street in downtown San Francisco this weekend. Not Anonymous-style protesters, but urban makers, who brought 50 prototypes, custom built to modify the urban environment and make it more interactive.
How Your Failed Project Made You a Better Maker
My DIY wearable gadget never sold — but it led to my first article, a kit company, and a career in electronics and science. Here’s how a failure became a springboard to success.
