About: Product Samples
Product
samples are created through the process
of idea
generation, concept development,
testing, manufacturing and
implementation of a product or service.
Product Designers conceptualize and
evaluate
ideas and then make them
tangible through
prototyping and
production processes in a systematic
approach. The role of a product designer
is directly related to the support of
the marketing manager,
product manager,
industrial designer and design
engineer.
Prototype Sample Stages of
Development
1.
Concept Model
Fabricated from quite
simple and commonly
available materials.
It's purpose is to
communicate a concept
such as needed for any
concept selection. It
may only focus on a
subset of specific
design features.
2.
Industrial Design
Prototype
Demonstrates the "look
and feel" of a specific
product and is generally
used to obtain customer
feedback.
3.
Developmental Model
Used for "proof of
concept" and also in
house or outsourced
developmental testing.
Further testing is
performed on the
prototype to
develop the
design and gather data
to optimize the
design.
It is also used to
determine the
reliability and
functional operation
under specified
operating conditions.
Little if any emphasis
is placed on the "look
and feel" of the
part or
assembly.
4. Alpha
Prototype
This
prototype contains
most of the full
features, but may have
some scaling in size. It
is primarily seed for in
house testing and
evaluation.
5. Beta
Prototype
This prototype contains
the full features and
scale of the production
part or assembly and is
used primarily for
internal and external
evaluation and testing.
Beta prototypes are
typically final
production processes.
6.
Pre-production Prototype
The final
prototype
prior to release is a
full pilot
production
prototype which is
produced in small
volumes. It is used to
finalize the
manufacturing processes,
assembly assessment
analysis and final
production tooling. It
may be used for limited
release to priority
customers.
Technology Lifecycle
New
Technologies follow what is called a
"technology lifecycle" which describes
the technologies maturity into a viable
product through to its obsolescence
wither planned or not.
Technology adoption and maintenance are
difficult arenas to manage as industry
lifecycles are unpredictable. New uses
of resources must be continually updated
or become laden to being sidelined by
new, more exciting emerging
technologies.
About:
Product Submissions
No one single Product Submission Company has the exclusive right to the process of submitting a product design to a company. Simply put: you can do it yourself if you know the right moves. We've just made it easier by providing the platform and the contacts to make it happen quickly and effortlessly. You just choose your 3 companies, we pre qualify the type of design to make sure it fits the category of product they are looking for and we send you product presentation directly to the product submission specialists of the company you chose to make a decision.
About: Product Development
Product Development is the
idea
generation,
concept development,
testing, manufacturing and
implementation of a
product or service.
Product designers conceptualize and
evaluate ideas and then make them
tangible through prototyping and
production processes in a systematic
approach. The role of a product
designer
is directly related to the support of
the marketing manager, product manager,
industrial designer and design
engineer.
So you have a
great new product design!
So you bolted awake at 3 a.m.
with a can't-miss new product
design. Or it came to you in the shower, on your way to pick
up the kids at soccer or out of necessity while trying to
solve a problem. No matter what the inspiration, you have a
new product idea. And you've got the excitement and energy
to do something about it but you're not quite sure where to
start.
About: Invention Designer
A invention designer is a person who
designs something new. If you've created a
new invention
chances are you are a designer. Regardless of whether
you have developed your idea or not, you have the
designing mind. As well as amateur designers, there are
many professional designers. To be a professional
designer requires study to degree
level, work experience or specialized training. Working as an
invention designer usually
implies being creative
in a particular area of expertise. Designers are usually
responsible for developing the concept and making
drawings
or models for something new that
will be made by someone else. Their
concepts take into account not only how
something will look, but also how it will be used and
how it will be manufactured. There can be great differences
between the working styles and principles of invention
designers in different arenas.
Your Design Drawing
The
design drawing that you
submit can be quite simple. We recommend submitting more
than one design
drawing of your invention to give us a clear
understanding of your invention concept. We do not require
dimensions for designs for packages a and b.
Your Design Concept
Uploading your
design concept is easy. Simply log in to your
dashboard and follow the step by step guides. It takes about
5 minutes and you'll get a response from our team within 24
hours Guaranteed!
The design concept you submit should be in either of the 4
image file formats.
We can accept drawings without dimensions.
Your Design
Composition
The design composition you receive is in the format of
what is called a
3d model which is a
3d representation of your
design. Since they are 3 dimensional they can be rotated
and examined from any angle. Your 3d model is the core
of your
3d
Graphics Package. All of your
revisions are made to your 3d model in your
3d pdf file.
The 3d pdf is a fully interactive file for where you can
make notes, comments, etc. to resubmit for continuation
of your production process.
Overcome the
Obstacles
In addition to setting aside
your false beliefs, taking action
involves shifting your approach to
challenges that develop along the way.
As an inventor, you're an
entrepreneur
who already thinks creatively. That
creativity will benefit you throughout
the inventing process. We encourage you
to tap into those creative thinking
abilities as you proceed through the
inventing process. When you're
confronted with a challenge, don't
change your goals but your plan of
action. Constantly create
new options
for yourself during all the steps as an
inventor and you will succeed.
About: New Product Development
In todays market, new
product development (NPD) is a term used to describe a
complete process of bringing a new product or service to
the marketplace. There are two similar paths involved in
any NPD process: one involves the idea generation,
product design, and finite engineering; the other
involves market research and marketing analysis.
Companies usually see new product
development as the
first and most important stage in generating and
commercializing new products within the overall
strategic process of product life cycle management which
is used to maintain or grow their market share.
About: Selling your idea
A sale is
the activity involved in
selling
products or services in return for money or other
compensation. It is an act of completion of a commercial
activity.
A sale is
completed by the seller, the owner of the goods. It
starts with consent (or agreement) to an acquisition or
appropriation or request followed by the passing of
intellectual
property or ownership in the item and the
application and due settlement of a fixed price, the
obligation for which arises due to the seller required
to pass ownership, being a price the seller is happy to
part with ownership of or any claim to the item. The
purchaser, though a party to the sale, does not execute
the sale, only the seller does that. The sale completes
prior to the payment and gives rise to the obligation of
payment. If the seller completes the first two above
stages (selling ownership) of the sale prior to
settlement of the price the sale is still valid and
gives rise to an obligation to pay.
Should you do your own
invention promoting?
Many people ask themselves should
I market or promote my invention myself or hire someone to do it for us?
Either way, whomever promotes your design concept should understand the
following: It is crucial to your
product presentation that you provide a quality Marketing Invention Analysis of your
design concept for maximum impact. Knowledge about your
market demographic, market trends and other information can greatly increase the value of your
presentation enabling you
to maximize you potential for sales or licensing your product idea
promoting.
Simply follow the step by step
marketing guide to create your Marketing Invention
Analysis directly from your dashboard. You will create a simple concise set of marketing details to show others that your design is exciting and has market potential. Lastly, if you have problems simply contact your
project manager who can answer any questions you may have.
About:
Advertising Your Invention
Advertising
is a type of communication that commonly attempts to
persuade potential customers to purchase more of a
particular brands product or
service. Many advertisements are designed to
generate increased consumption of those products and
services by creating and reinforcing of brand
image and brand
loyalty. Advertising
sometimes has a persuasive message combined with factual
information. Major mediums used to deliver these
messages include television, radio, cinema, magazines,
newspapers, video games, the Internet and billboards.
Advertising is often placed by
advertising agencies on behalf of a
companies or other
organizations.
Advertising is seen on
the seats of
shopping carts, on the walls of an
airport walkway, on the sides of buses, in telephone
messages and in-store public address systems.
Advertising is often placed where audiences can easily
and frequently
access
visual,
audio and
printed information.
Some organizations spend large sums of money on advertising that
sells what is not, strictly speaking, a
product or
service include
political parties,
interest groups,
religious organizations, and
military recruiters.
Non-profit organizations are not typical advertising
clients, and may rely on free modes of persuasion, such
as
public service announcements.
So what should your
very first action be:
-Getting a
servicepatent, perhaps?
-Going on a fact-finding mission to
manufacturers in China?
-Calling QVC?
While all these steps may be appropriate
down the line, it's critically important
that you first take action by shifting
your thought
serviceprocess. I know what you're
thinking. Thinking doesn't seem very
actionable, does it? Maybe not, but over
the years, countless
inventors make
devastating mistakes based on false
beliefs and inaccurate assumptions.
For this reason debunking some common
myths associated with inventing is
important. Myths and misperceptions can
be debilitating to your progress and
costly to your pocket book. Although it
may not seem very "actionable," it's
vital to begin the
inventing process
with a realistic understanding of some
of the basics for bringing an
idea to
market.
The following are
among the most common myths:
Myth #1: The
first thing an
inventor
should do is get
a
servicepatent.
Truth:
It's understandable why this is such a
commonly held belief. The topic of
getting a patent is so pervasive among
the inventing literature, conferences,
websites and tv commercials, it's no
wonder that many people feel they can't
move forward without getting a patent
first. Many
inventors spend 80 -100% of
their initial effort and money on
obtaining a patent because that is the
myth that's been sold and supported by
those who stand to profit from it.
Certainly a patent can be a valuable
tool later in the process, but you
should first determine the viability of
your
invention as a business before
moving forward. Remember that filing a
patent has little impact on a successful
product launch & cost $10,000 or more-so
unless getting a patent for its own sake
is your end goal, it doesn't usually
make good business sense to apply for a
patent first thing off the bat. Most
importantly- if you file a patent first,
then encounter overwhelming obstacles
later on, you may have invested in a
patent for nothing.
Myth #2: If I
tell people my idea, they'll steal it.
Truth:
The theft of a new invention idea is
actually very rare. A lot of sweat
equity goes into
developing an invention
and this is a big barrier to most
potential "thieves." That doesn't mean
ideas are never stolen. Keep in mind,
copying and competition are facts in any
business. However, once you have an
understanding of how much work goes into
taking an idea to
market, you'll
understand why most ideas are stolen
only after a product's proven
successful. It's like betting on a
horse. You're more likely to win by
betting on a horse with a winning record
than you are by backing an unproven long
shot. That being said, don't be
careless.
Myth #3: My idea is worth a million dollars!
Truth:
Earning a million dollars with an
invention is less likely than making
slightly lesser amount depending on the
depth of your invention. Study the
process, set realistic expectations,
take action, work hard and you can find
success, especially if you have more
than one marketable idea.
Why use the
Protomine Process?
The Protomine process
was created to offer an alternative to expensive
invention submission companies that offer so much
and produce so little. Do the research and we know
you'll see the difference.
What
does it cost to develop a product?
Manufacturers follow a complicated and costly
product development process called
product lifecycle management (plm). This approach
encompasses the complete lifecycle from
concept
design through
manufacturing and
disposal
of a product. The typical cost for product
development starts at around $100,000 for simple
concepts and rises dramatically for more complicated
concepts.
What
are they promising you?
Organizations such as invention
submission companies offer costly services promising
to develop your concept for $5-$20,000 (a fraction of
what it really costs) while delivering very little in
return and producing very
poor success rates.
The
Reality
Paying high prices to
outside companies to "develop"
or "patent"
your product is often unnecessary if you just want to
license
your
concept. Ultimately the distributor incurs the real
costs of development and in return offers a
licensing
contract. Your job is to present an appealing product
presentation and deliver it to the right people!
proprietary
process contains a complete checklist of items companies
want in order to make informed decisions on whether or
not to carry your product design. So forget about
expensive
invention submission companies and everyone else
trying to take your money and
do-it-yourself
About:
Assistance for
Your Invention
Protomine has created a platform
designed to give
inventors assistance in the
development
process. With our 3 step process new
idea
inventors can easily bring their concepts to life
without braking the bank. We know what it is like to be
offered assistance by large corporations only to be left
unsatisfied with the results. At Protomine you guide the
process so you get a product
you're happy with.
So Easy
Anyone Can Do It!
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