| Oct. 09 2007 at 1:22 PM |
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All,
My father owns a small model making business in South Jersey and works with inventors as well as engineers to develop their products. I am sure he would welcome a call. Hope it works out for you.
GAC Modelmaking
George Christoffersen
856-857-9848
Eric Christoffersen
President
Rethink Innovations
Audio - Video - Control - IT
www.rethinkinnovations.com
P: 609-654-7009
F: 609-654-7118
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| Oct. 09 2007 at 9:51 PM |
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I just found this thread. Does anyone know of a way to get a prototype built for a product that is made up primarily of nylon straps, like those used on backpacks? No metal, no welding. Just straps and fasteners. Thanks!Brian O'Keefe
Chief Activangelist
Activehood
Gather No Moss
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| Oct. 12 2007 at 11:52 PM |
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http://www.corecontract.com/default.asp
I think this website will be a great start. I found this website in a google search. Good Luck !!! Qromeo - Independent Inventor
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| Nov. 10 2007 at 11:29 PM |
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I priced having parts made for my invention online. There are several small parts that I need exact and multiples of... This machine is extreemly complex and could land me in a lot of money even if it doesnt work! but I do not have the 2 - 3 thousand that they want for all the parts.... they seem a bit pricy for me (almost $500 for 40 one inch sheet metal brackets that have two bends and four small holes.) i could make some of the stuff myself but some things have to be exact.... does anyone know of a machine shop that can do custom work cheaply? I have cad files on all the parts i need... I have been sitting on this invention for over a year now... i do not think I should wait any longer.... else somebody may beat me to it. I would be interested in hearing anything that will put me closer to my goal. Got money? wanna invest? got skills? wanna help machine? I will be seperating parts so multiple bids are welcome.. I will not be giving my entire schematic over to any one company, sorry... I have never had a prototype built before... so any help would be welcome
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| Nov. 14 2007 at 2:40 AM |
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I have to agree with T5Five. You can burn through a lot of money quickly wringing out a half-baked idea. I'd suggest finding yourself a mechanically-inclined hobbist, designer or engineer-in-training at a local 'inventors club' or college and see if they have suggestions. If you are lucky someone may want to take it on as a hobby or educational exercise. (Talk to the mechanical design or engineering professor/teacher.)
Often these types of people can visualize the object in their heads and warn you about potential issues before the beginnings of a prototype is started. Typically tinkerers, they often can think of inexpensive ways to try out key parts of the concept without building the whole thing.
When in doubt, go cheap so you have money when you really need it!
Good luck!
scottg
SupportingEvidence
worth a thousand words
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| Oct. 17 2008 at 5:50 PM |
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Well, this topic is very near and dear to me because I own a product development / design company. Here is my take: If you absolutely do not have the money than you can consider
building the prototype yourself or enlisting the help of a single engineer or designer.
BUT and this is the big but, development/design firms will do what they do best: Design and Develop! That means taking everything into account such as human factors analysis (i.e. does this product feel right in an average person's palm), refining designs (colors, surface material), marketability (how do we get this product to SELL well in the market. Does it have a stunning design, yet function as intended?), to cost optimization for manufacturing (how can we design this product to decrease manufacturing costs and boost quality?). All these factors play a big role in the success of your product and ultimately your brand. These firms can help you develop something out of a simple sketch on a napkin, all the way to full 3D models, rapid prototypes, and ultimately helping you source a reliable manufacture either domestic or overseas.
Also, for those short on money, many design/development firms including our own can work out a mutually beneficial arrangement such as designing your product for free but taking 2% - 3% royalty for every sale. That way you don't take a hit up front and only pay a small royalty if your product sells, so it is in the best interest of both the inventor / company and the design / development firm to make the most attractive, marketable, and successful product for you and your company.
Don't be afraid to contact product design / development firms. If your idea is good, I'm sure you can work something out with the firm that does not always require upfront payment for design and development services.
Good Luck to you!
Sanyo Tzeng
Synthesis Labs, Inc.
www.SynthesisLabs.com - Product Development, Engineering, Brand Cohesion
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