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Back in 2022, I wrote about the triple threat of additive, agility and automation—three forces that were already reshaping manufacturing and product development. Fast forward to 2025, and these trends ...

Product development is the engine of innovation—shaping industries, fueling growth and turning bold ideas into real-world impact. But the journey from concept to launch can be filled with friction.

QFD (quality function deployment) is a family of tools that can help engineers during the early stages of product development. A method of assessing options for new product definition, QFD can help ...

Manufacturing and product development touch everyone — from the freelancer in Brooklyn writing in a cafe to the farmer in the sub-Saharan desert working to irrigate fields. At any given moment, we are ...

Imagine this: you’ve got a brilliant idea brewing—something that could solve a real problem, inspire others, or even generate passive income. But when it comes to turning that idea into a tangible ...

In today’s fast-paced tech world, keeping up with the latest advancements can feel like a never-ending race. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, the constant evolution of tools ...

A product development strategy provides a framework for creating new products or improving the performance, cost or quality of existing products. The strategy helps a company achieve business goals, ...

Designing an efficient platform is crucial for any industrial process. This design process is known as process development, and it has become increasingly important in the pharmaceutical industry at ...