Product Development
Tips to Help You Design More Affordable Products
Managing Profitability The key to manageable business growth and increased profitability is to maintain healthy margins, but you might find that the amount you spend on manufacturing is throwing your profitability out of whack. Depending on what you’re manufacturing, the types of materials you’re using, and the scale of your operation some manufacturing costs might…
Read More5 MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
When you’re developing a new product, your goal is to get the most favorable results possible from the design and manufacturing process. Unfortunately, there are a few common mistakes we see a lot of product developers make when they’re in the midst of this process. Understanding some of these common mistakes can help you remain…
Read MoreHOW TO EMPOWER YOUR DESIGN TEAM TO CREATE BETTER PRODUCTS
THE RIGHT TEAM FOR THE JOB During the product design process, there are a number of factors to take into consideration in order to ensure a successful delivery to market. To ensure the best outcomes possible, it’s important that you gather the right team. But even the best team members won’t be able to reach…
Read MoreLEARN MORE ABOUT KASO’S NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION SERVICES
Since 1962, customers have trusted KASO to deliver outstanding injection molding and engineering services. We can also help you prepare to bring your new products to market with our new product introduction capabilities, guiding you through every aspect of design and production. We put our decades of industry experience to work for you so that…
Read MoreTHE STAGES OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, AND WHEN
Many people take for granted the time, energy and consideration that goes into the products that end up on our shelves. The product development process can take months or even years, depending on the specifics of the product. It can be a daunting process, but taking some time to understand what goes into product development…
Read MoreLOOKING TO SPEED UP YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS? TRY THESE TIPS.
When it comes to manufacturing, time is money. A change in production time of just a few minutes can make a huge difference when it comes to your overall profitability. Of course, that doesn’t mean you don’t want to risk mistakes in your product’s design that might take a toll on quality or reproducibility. It’s…
Read MoreHAVE A NEW INVENTION? 3 CRUCIAL STEPS TO BRING NEW PRODUCTS TO MARKET SUCCESSFULLY
The life of an inventor seems exciting. Leisurely days spent tinkering away in the lab until the big day finally arrives when you reach the inevitable “Eureka!” moment that leads you to a life of luxury. Unfortunately, the life of an inventor is rarely so easy. The reality is, it can be downright tough. don’t tinker so…
Read MoreNEW PRODUCT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATION: IT TAKES TWO
Innovate or die. An aging mantra (attributed to Bill Gates back in the 1990s we think?), but also still relevant today. The one thing that’s missing? What that looks like in practice. Often, people think only of product designers holed up somewhere working and then re-working designs, wastebaskets full of ideas that proved unsuccessful. What’s…
Read MoreKASO PLASTICS AND RTP COMPANY DEVELOP NEW LEATHERMAN KNIVES
LOOKING SHARP – Long Glass Fiber Composite Replaces Metal in Knife Handle Leatherman Tool Group’s customers were very clear about what they wanted in the company’s upcoming line of knives. They needed to be lightweight. They needed to be dent resistant. They needed to stand up to an array of chemicals from oils to insect…
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