Jan 13, 2023
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Manufacturer for Your Product
"Choose a manufacturer as you would choose a partner, with the same level of care and attention to detail. The right manufacturer can build your product and become an invaluable asset to your business." When it comes to bringing a new product to market, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right manufacturer. The manufacturer you select will play a crucial role in the success of your product, so it's important to take the time to find the right one. At Design 1st, we assist […] The post 10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Manufacturer for Your Product appeared first on .
Read moreJan 10, 2023
Design 1st Achieves Record Numbers in 2022 Despite Challenging Economy
Battery innovation, sensor technology, autonomous robotics, and increasing entrepreneurship are among the growing trends happening today. January 10, 2023 - Design 1st, one of the most prolific full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, achieved record numbers across the board in 2022, closing the year with 93 unique products developed, 44 new customers, 38 new customer projects, and 6 industry awards. Additionally, the company helped 15 unique clients complete their first volume production runs in 2022, compared to the 6 client projects launched in the previous fiscal year. For over 25 years, Design […] The post Design 1st Achieves Record Numbers in 2022 Despite Challenging Economy appeared first on .
Read moreJan 9, 2023
The 20 Hottest Pet Tech Products Ideas of 2023
High Tech pet products are everywhere It's a great time to be a pet. A wave of new high-tech pet products and innovations has just hit the market. And there are many more in development. So, if you are a pet owner, entrepreneur or investor - now is the perfect time to get up to speed on the hottest pet tech devices. The post The 20 Hottest Pet Tech Products Ideas of 2023 appeared first on .
Read moreDec 21, 2022
Get ready for BattleBots 2023
BattleBots is a battle of masterclass engineering skill, design prowess - and of course carnage! The 2023 season is now here with the mayhem caliber setting cranked up higher than ever before. Design 1st is excited to participate by supporting Team Lucky - a fierce BattleBot competitor for the past several years. The new 2023 BattleBots season 7 will feature the top 50 robots and was filmed live in Las Vegas, Oct 18-30, 2022. The season will air on Discovery Channel and Discovery+ starting Jan 5, 2023. To build the […] The post Get ready for BattleBots 2023 appeared first on .
Read moreDec 17, 2022
How to Design a Product for Manufacturing
Full Case Study Showing Step-By-Step Process The post How to Design a Product for Manufacturing appeared first on .
Read moreNov 22, 2022
How to Design a 250lbs Battlebot in 6 Weeks
Battlebots is an American TV series, where remote-controlled robots fight one another in a UFC arena-style elimination tournament. There are weapons, armour, hazards, and destruction. The winners drive off glorious, the losers have to be carried out. The 2023 Battlebots season is airing now on Discover Channel! Design 1st staff support the product design and development of crowd favorite Battlebot, Lucky Canucky Video: The design and development of combat robot Lucky. The post How to Design a 250lbs Battlebot in 6 Weeks appeared first on .
Read moreSep 26, 2022
Six Design 1st Clients Win Product Design Awards in 2022
Design 1st is celebrating the success of our clients in capturing industry recognition through winning multiple awards in 2022. September 29, 2022 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, is excited to share the success of six of our new clients for receiving industry recognition on the launch of new products in 2022. The industry awards and prestigious design accolades include the A'Design, European Product Design, Grand Prix Du Design, InfoComm and SCN AV Product awards. The awards mark a new record for Design 1st, […] The post Six Design 1st Clients Win Product Design Awards in 2022 appeared first on .
Read moreMay 20, 2022
Top 27 Innovative Face Masks of 2022
The hottest new hardware product trend of 2022? Face Mask Innovation Entrepreneurs, Startups, and enterprises across the globe and pouring resources into the development of new innovative masks. The strong global demand for face protection has accelerated development efforts, the result is dozens of new masks on the market. The post Top 27 Innovative Face Masks of 2022 appeared first on .
Read moreApr 26, 2022
Product Design Predictions for 2022
Climate change, AI and supply chain disruption among trends to heavily influence product design in the years ahead. Feature Article: Design & Engineering Magazine, Winter 2022 - By Kevin Bailey If there’s one thing we’ve learned from 2020 and 2021 it is that 2 years of unpredictability has changed how we live, work and purchase goods and services. Changes in climate, fears of inflation, global supply chain effects on availability, and a shift in the types and purchasing methods of goods and services consumers want were all contributing factors. The […] The post Product Design Predictions for 2022 appeared first on .
Read moreMar 24, 2022
Top 7 Hardware Trends to Combat Viruses
Public health is a top priority in 2022. Communities and individuals are focused on stopping the spread of harmful viruses. Governments are stepping in to help, offering financial and regulatory support to bring new hardware devices to market fast. Companies are contacting Design 1st to support the country-wide health initiative. Here are seven hardware trends we see developing in 2022, including product examples from our clients. The post Top 7 Hardware Trends to Combat Viruses appeared first on .
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