5 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…

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HOW 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…

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LEARN 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…

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WHY ARE INJECTION MOLDS SO EXPENSIVE?

First-time product designers, we understand that the first look you get at how much your new product’s injection mold is going to cost can be… impactful. After all, the injection mold is the most expensive element of any new product launch. But why? Why are injection molds so dang expensive? INJECTION MOLD DESIGN AND TOOLING…

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EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT CASE STUDY: XTRACT SOLUTIONS

Xtract Solutions Allergen Mixing Assistant (AMA) provides nurses with a valuable tool to refrigerate, organize and mix allergenic extractions, with a unique combination of technological and ergonomic features designed to provide users with reliable operation, organization and 24/7 temperature control. A GREAT IDEA NEEDS DESIGN SUPPORT Xtract Solutions had a great idea for a new…

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NEW 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…

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