With my primary business running smoothly, I've got some free time and had an idea for another business that I want to start. I am building a product and to build it and purchase the tools and machinery necessary, I would need to go spend thousands of dollars. I do not want to throw thousands of...

Hello world! This is my first post. I've been on this forum for awhile perusing the threads while working diligently on a new product I'm developing. I'm currently in the late stage prototyping phase (Have a fully functional prototype and I'm ready to show it off!), but I don't know where to go...

Hi fastlaners. I have a product in mind, it doesn't fill a "need" but I think it warrants a pretty good "want". I am looking into getting a prototype made but before spending all that money I need some soft proof that there actually will be demand for it. However, I can see that as soon as I...

Hi there, I'm a founder of a start-up in S.Korea. I've been developing market research algorithm and I want to do a small experiment, which I call price testing! I assume most of you have heard of the fake door testing. If you haven't and want to know how it goes, check this out (not promoting...

Hey folks! Like every entrepreneur on the planet, I have a design concept I would like to prototype or potentially put into full production. The concept is a design variation of a specialised sports bag offering a better user experience and more functionality. I knew this was going to be an...

I've been sitting on a new product idea for the past couple days and would love to get a prototype done for cheap to gauge the interest of my target market. Don't want to divulge too much info on the outside, but the product will consist of heavy-duty nylon fabric, straps, a rubber lining, and...

Hello! Currently I have a validated idea (like many of you) and I want to jump into the prototyping stage. I've beed doing some research and I've read that many send their idea/sketch/3D model to manufacturers of Alibaba, however, I've contacted some myself and found it really expensive and...

Hi guys, I'm reaching out to ask you for feedback on a prototype. I co-run a digital agency, and we've just designed a tool that we hope will bring us more prospects. Thus feedback on our concept would be deeply appreciated, but bare in mind that this is only a rough prototype, hence the...

Hi everyone! It's great to finally be able to interact with the community. I'm a 27 years old Mechatronics Engineer in Mexico, currently working as a high school teacher and researcher. I've always loved school and wanted to be a teacher, but had my eyes opened by my sister who commented it was...

So, I think I've thought of an invention after following the advise in Un-scripted - (when you notice a problem / predicament / something that doesn't exist yet, then ACT!) The invention(product) is fairly simple in design (with range options) and I imagine easy to manufacture and produce -...

Hi guys! My teammate and I have a startup idea related to IoT, which will be targeted to B2B. We know that we have to execute and test the idea with business straight away, to avoid waste of the time (we know that nowadays everything is about the speed of execution). Unfortunately, we are...

Firstly this is something I've never done before and very new to me but figured it might help myself or someone else. I'm going to write a few of my short goals down. Its important to know I am currently in conversation with a investment company about my app concept so I already have that...

I am looking for contractors to develop a prototype for ultimate production. This is a small electronic device with an accompanying smart phone app and probably computer app as well. The problem is, I don't know the first thing about electrical engineering. How does one go about selecting a...

I have my first invention ready for prototype. CAD is ready. Money is ready. So many plastic manufacturers out there. Any suggestions on where to find a company to make a series of prototypes with me to get ready for production? Thanks!

How would you approach top tier technology companies with fully functioning prototypes that could help them do xy better/faster/cheaper by a factor of 3+ ? We have been working on a part of a product but then pivoted along the way, now we have a piece of (predictive A.I. etc.) technology left...

Hello guys. Month ago I got my prototype ready and set up e-commerce site , to check if my idea would work (idea came up to my mind like 3 months ago). I have been doing everything on my own (product assembly, brand design, copy, website and online marketing). Right now I am struggling with...