Working with a product development consultancy can greatly benefit startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding.
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Quality Assurance in product development is the systematic process to ensure products meet predefined standards and requirements. This is fundamental to a product's success.
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In this post, we break down some of the different reasons to print, or not to print a part during the development process.
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Designing reliable products is the first step in achieving excellence. In this blog post, we break down the crucial role tools like Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) play in product development.
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With AI on the rise, some may wonder if it will replace the role of a designer. Read about how AI has been changing the way user experience designers, user interface designers, and Industrial designers work.
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Wearable medical devices demand careful consideration due to their constant proximity to the user, necessitating a seamless blend of functionality, aesthetics, and comfort.
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Although we use a variety of different assets, experiences, and methodologies depending on a project's needs we wanted to highlight a few frequently used engineering tools.
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The recent chip shortage has added additional hurdles to an already complex process of product development, here are 4 tips to keep your next project moving smoothly.
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If you need help answering these questions, Acorn offers a range of services to ensure a smooth transition through the development phase.
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Acorn can take on development projects at any stage from Phase 0 to after production is underway with DFM or design improvements. We have a proven Phase based ISO 13485-compliant development process that encompasses a complete list of offerings for your Life Science development project.
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In this interview, Brian discusses the importance of understanding each life science project's unique requirements and the dangers of rushing ahead.
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When developing a Life Science, IVD, or Complex Med device product taking shortcuts can actually lead to expensive delays in the program. It is critical that the assay, consumable, and/or reagents work well together. Following a proven order of operations reduces development risk.
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Product development typically consists of five phases, each having its own sub-processes that ensure a product idea has been vetted, assessed, refined, and tested. The goal is to mitigate risk and maximize value, all while adhering to a specific and controlled cost.
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To thrive in today’s saturated product world, it is important to identify the common characteristics shared by satisfying products.
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Good design creates value and builds competitive advantages for a company, as witnessed by Apple’s dominance in the technology industry over the years.
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Go beyond the surface-level elements of your average brand system.
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From experience, we know that a healthy collaboration between ID + ME helps elevate the design process.
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Integrated user experience is all things considered for the user and the market.
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Human factors and ergonomics centers around refining a design for human optimization.
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An overview of Acorn's multiphase product development process designed to maximize the chances of success while avoiding pitfalls along the way.
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