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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!
The Solution - The Protomine Process!
In a nutshell, the Protomine process was created to help you create a presentation which represents and markets your design efficiently and effectively. Our 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.

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