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Why Early-Stage Hardware Founders Fail: Focusing Too Much on the Product, Not Enough on the Business
Many early-stage hardware founders get caught up in perfecting their product, but neglect the critical aspects of building a sustainable business. Managing overseas manufacturing without experience can lead to costly delays, quality issues, and communication breakdowns. Instead, founders should focus on product-market fit, brand building, and scaling, while leaving production to the experts. Learn why working smarter, not harder, is the key to long-term success.
Navigating the Challenge of Escalating US Manufacturing Costs
In an era of rising global manufacturing costs, businesses are embracing a hybrid approach, blending local and global resources for cost-effective, quality production. Discover strategies for navigating economic pressures and excelling in today's dynamic manufacturing landscape.
Manufacturing Mastery: Simplifying Complex Supplier Networks
Discover the art of efficient manufacturing with our deep dive into Multi-Supplier Management. Tackle the complexities of juggling multiple vendors without compromising on quality or efficiency. Streamline your operations, enhance communication, and elevate your production process with our proven strategies. Perfect for businesses seeking to refine their supplier network and boost their competitive edge. Learn more and transform your manufacturing management today!
Q&A With Founder/CEO Nick Frank
A Q&A with Knectiv Founder/CEO Nick Frank, answering your questions about product development and manufacturing.
10 Risks of Direct Factory Engagement: Navigating the Intricacies of Asian Manufacturing
The article highlights ten potential risks of directly engaging with Asian factories for manufacturing without a professional's guidance. These risks span quality control, communication, intellectual property protection, reliability, accountability, logistics, compliance, inspection, customization, and scalability. It emphasizes the benefits of professional support in mitigating these risks.
How to Use AI to Help You Find the Next Billion Dollar Business Idea in Hardware
How to Use AI to Help You Come Up With the Next Billion-Dollar Business Idea in Hardware
3 Invaluable Tips for Choosing a Hardware Development Partner
We’ve all heard the saying “hardware is hard.” That can certainly be the case, but at Knectiv we believe that you shouldn’t make things any harder than they have to be. That’s why our company slogan is “Making Hardware Easy.” In this article, we’ll explain how we vertically integrate product development with manufacturing and why that’s so important.
Making Hardware Easy
“Knectiv managed the entire development and manufacturing process, from A-Z, and it was fantastic”
Allen recalled, “In only nine months after our first contact, we went from only a concept and basic
drawings to having 2,000 flawless units all packaged up and ready to sell.”
Should You Outsource Your PCB Design?
It's not uncommon to outsource the design of a PCB. Designing good, quality PCBs is as much an art as science. I've yet to see any sort of automatic process do as good a job as a talented PCB designer (which is why is can be costly). What though should you be asking for from your PCB designer?