Terraglide #recumbent #trike AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-03-19 | In 2023, the Terraglide team approached AJProTech to develop a revolutionary electric bike. Discover our journey of innovation and expert design tailored for seamless seaside rides.Terraglide is the cutting-edge Electric Recumbent Tricycle. Equipped with steer-by-wire technology for seamless control, this tricycle offers a unique riding experience. The pedal generator allows users to exercise without manual effort, while the fully electrical system ensures a smooth and efficient ride.This is the first prototype of Terraglide! Follow us to stay updated on new iterations and the launch of sales!#recumbenttrike
Huupe smart basketball hoop assembly process AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-07-19 | Our main goal was to develop prototypes that not only looked sleek but had the computing power to run sophisticated Machine Vision algorithms, handle data from three RealSense depth cameras, and process inputs from multiple sensors. Leveraging our expertise at AJProTech, we opted for a strategy that was both reliable and cost-effective: using off-the-shelf components. We've successfully produced, tested, and delivered the initial prototypes for HUUPE's smart basketball hoop. These prototypes, along with related activities, have garnered over $11 million in funding for future development and marketing. As a result, the HUUPE team has been able to bring engineers on board and take the project in-house.#huupe #assemblyprocess #sports #sportstech
Neurofeedback AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-07-10 | 🎬 EEG Device Journey 🎬🧠✨ Get ready to discover the future of brainwave #technology. Let's dive in! 🚀#Neurotech #BrainwaveTechnology #Innovation #TechJourney #EEG #Device #AssemblyProcess #TestingValidation #Future #Brain
Meloscene SceneKey: Assembly Process AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-06-05 | Meloscene SceneKey is a platform for performing and recording music in VR. With SceneKey, artists can step into a virtual studio filled with advanced musical instruments and recording equipment, enabling real-time collaboration and live performances from the comfort of their own spaces. The platform offers an unparalleled level of interactivity, allowing musicians to experiment with new sounds and compositions in a dynamic, 3D environment.Learn more about this case: ajprotech.com/selected-work/ar-vr/meloscene-scenekey.html
AJProTech showreel AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-05-30 | AJProTech is a Product Development partner that helps companies design and launch new products.We work with the world's best innovators and transform their ideas into mass-production devices. We offer:Feasibility StudyElectrical EngineeringMechanical DesignFirmware and SoftwareContract Manufacturing SupportProduct development AJProTechProduct Development from Idea to Manufacturingajprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
William Cliff (Asesso) about AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-05-14 | CEO Asesso about AJProTech
Neurofeedback therapy device AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-04-17 | Introducing the incredible #neurofeedback device for our amazing client, 40 Years of Zen! This device is designed to enhance your meditation experience by tapping into your brainwaves. With advanced neurofeedback #technology, you can rapidly train your brain to reach higher states of consciousness.What's awesome is that every brain is unique, and this device caters to your individual needs. Depending on your brain map, previous meditation or neurofeedback experience, and personal goals, you can train powerful brainwave states like Alpha, Theta, Gamma, and Delta. It's like having a personal coach guiding you to unlock your mind's full potential. Say hello to a whole new level of meditation with 40 Years of Zen's neurofeedback device!
#terraglide #electric #recumbent #trike AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-04-15 | Discover the #Terraglide – the cutting-edge #electric #recumbent #tricycle . Equipped with steer-by-wire technology for seamless control, this tricycle offers a unique riding experience. The pedal generator allows users to exercise without manual effort, while the fully electrical system ensures a smooth and efficient ride.AJProTech contributed to the industrial #design, mechanical,#firmware and #hardware #engineering, and #prototyping of the Terraglide trike.
#terraglide #electric #recumbent #trike AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-04-11 | Imagine gliding through the streets of California on the Terraglide electric recumbent trike, powered by electric technology that delivers a luxurious and effortless ride. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or a first-time rider, this trike offers a premium experience like no other – a perfect blend of performance and style. AJProTech contributed to the industrial design, mechanical, firmware and hardware engineering, and prototyping of the Terraglide trike.
AJProTech at Abundance 360: #recumbent #trike, #neurofeedback #device and more! AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-04-09 | ...
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Mike Doty (Terraglide) about AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-04-01 | Founder Terraglide about AJProTech
Terraglide #Electric #recumbent #trike Explanation Video AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-03-27 | CEO AJProTech about Terraglide
Dave Asprey about AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-03-22 | We are ecstatic to share the testimonial from the father of biohacking and famous entrepreneur David Asprey regarding our work for the 40 Years of Zen. The innovative device created by our team is designed to enhance the meditation experience of the user by effectively sensing the user's brainwaves.Utilizing cutting-edge neurofeedback technology, this device allows users to train their brains to access higher states of consciousness rapidly. The fusion of advanced technology and mindfulness techniques in the 40 Years of Zen project represents a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionizing personal development and well-being.Learn more about the product:ajprotech.com/selected-work/consumer-electronics/eeg-device.html
#innovation #ces #hardware #productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #iot #electricalengineering AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-03-20 | AJProTech is the premier product engineering studio for smart, connected products. AJProTech helps companies build innovative, connected hardware faster and works with Internet of Things, Consumer Electronics, Health and Wellness, Industrial IoT, Sports Tech, and more.Our track record includes over 50 commercial electronics designs with 300,000+ devices currently used in industrial and consumer environments.
#Hardware Development Tutorial: Fundraising, Building, and Launch AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-02-13 | At CES 2024, CEO AJProTech Alex Gudilko delivered a captivating lecture to Korean startups, providing insights on fundraising, building, and launching a hardware product.00:20 Intro01:33 Why Hardware is hard?02:43 Hardware Market in 202303:38 Fundraising05:41 Grants06:48 Angel investors08:04 Product Development Process10:03 Feasibility Study17:17 Engineering prototypes20:10 Electrical Design tips21:49 Supply Chain22:00 Mechanical design25:57 Engineering Validation Test28:23 Design Validation Test34:02 Production Validation Test38:00 Mass Production#hardware #iot #tech #hardtech #consumerelectronics #productdevelopment #iotdevelopment #fundraising #investment #angelinvestors #iotproductdevelopment #startups
AJProTech at #CES 2024 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-02-12 | 🚀 What an electrifying experience CES 2024 has been! 🌟The conversations we had, the feedback we received, and the connections we made are invaluable. We’re already rolling up our sleeves to refine our products and turn your insights into action. 🛠️We want to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the CES organizers for bringing us all together at the Eureka Park, where ideas meet investors, industry leaders, and tech aficionados. It's where dreams get their wings, and we certainly felt ours soar.Stay tuned for what's next because AJProTech is just getting started!🚀🚀🚀#ajprotech #productdevelopment #electricalEngineering #ConsumerElectronics #IoT #InternetOfThings #ces #ces2024 #consumerelectronicsshow #wearables #electronics #engineering #hardware #development
AJProTech | #Productdevelopment partner | #IoT | #Hardware AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-02-01 | Are you planning to create a new Consumer Electronics Product?We offer:Product DesignFeasibility StudyElectrical EngineeringMechanical DesignFirmware and SoftwareContract Manufacturing SupportAJProTechProduct Development from Idea to Manufacturingajprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
AJProTech | Product Development Studio | 2024 | #electricalengineering | #industrialdesign AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-02-01 | Are you planning to create a new Consumer Electronics product?Building hardware is not easy, especially during semiconductor shortage and economy slowdown.AJProTech is a Product Development partner that helps companies design and launch new products.We work with the world's best innovators and transform their ideas into mass-production devices.We offer: Feasibility Study Electrical Engineering Mechanical Design Firmware and SoftwareContract Manufacturing support We are trusted by:iF Design award for #HuupeGood design award for #MelosceneMuse Design Award for #MelosceneClutch 5 stars review ratingClutch - Top product designersClutch - Top IoT developersGoodFirms - Top IoT development companyUpwork - Top-rated plus. 100% job success 55+ projects completed400,000+ units manufactured 35 engineers3 offices: Los Angeles and TaiwanWe are featured on Forbes, BBC, Digital Journal, ABC News, and CBS news.We work with the world’s best startups and global companies.Our clients raised over $200M from top Venture Capital firms and crowdfunding platforms to scale products we designed together.Ready to take action?AJProTech can be your reliable engineering partner and advise what is best for your goals and budget. AJProTech - Product development from idea to mass manufacturing.#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
Best of CES 2024. #CES trends in Consumer #Electronics, #Wearables, and #IoT #devices AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2024-01-30 | Join us to discuss the latest innovations and trends showcased at CES 2024. From cutting-edge #AI technologies to exciting developments in the realm of Edge Computing, this year's CES did not disappoint.Stay tuned for expert #insights and analysis! Our CEO, Alex Gudilko will uncover the tech breakthroughs that will shape our lives in the coming years and discuss how they will impact various industries.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more future-focused content. Let's dive into the exciting world of #CES!
AJProTech at CEDIA 2023 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-09-19 | AJProTech made a significant impact at the prestigious CEDIA event, capturing the attention of audiovisual and technology professionals. The event served as a platform for us to reveal our groundbreaking technology that has the potential to revolutionize smart homes. Our latest range of services impressed attendees, as we showcased cutting-edge features such as IoT hardware development and custom product development. These offerings cater specifically to the Smart Home, Audio, AR/VR, and Sports industries, highlighting our commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance daily life. With our expertise and state-of-the-art offerings, AJProTech is at the forefront of transforming homes and industries through technology.
AJProTech IoT Platform AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-08-30 | Join us in revolutionizing the IoT industry with AJProTech's state-of-the-art manufacturing platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver top-notch products to your customers!This platform is a game-changer in the industry, allowing for seamless validation and assembly of sensors on our foundation. With top-notch hardware and software integration, including displays and various sensors, data transmission to web and mobile applications, we guarantee a high-quality, secure, and reliable product.Our platform is all about efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By streamlining the manufacturing process, it reduces production costs and speeds up the overall cycle. We prioritize user experience and have developed a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for our clients.Learn more: ajprotech.com/selected-work/iot-platform.html
IoT development services AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-08-07 | From research to production, AJProTech provide a wide range of services including industrial design, hardware development, connectivity, and mobile applications. We are dedicated to meticulously managing every step of the product journey, working closely with our clients to ensure exceptional results. With our proven track record, we strive to transform ideas into tangible, market-ready products. Join us and let us guide you through the process of product realization, setting the stage for success in today's fast-paced technological landscape.
Tech Week Los Angeles recap | Hardware products worth creating | Hard tech panel AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-07-07 | It was a fantastic week of valuable events, panel discussions, and new connections. We had inspiring and innovative founders, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs who shared their compelling stories and valuable advice. We couldn't be more proud to have helped host this incredible event! Check out this video recap to relive the energy and excitement. Meet the inspiring people who made the event happen and learn more about the innovative ideas that were discussed. Being a part of this unique gathering of the hard tech community was a moment of immense pride for us, and we eagerly look forward to participating again next year!#techweekLA #ajprotech #hardtech #electronics
About AJPROTECH AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-06-29 | AJProTech is a turn-key IoT Product Development studio partnering with our clients to build new solutions for Consumer electronics, Internet of Things, Health / Wellness, Smart manufacturing, and more.We bring your hardware products from concept to market. We provide electrical, mechanical and software capabilities required to develop new products, and industry connections to select manufacturing partners and start production.Our track record includes over 50 commercial electronics designs with 300,000+ devices currently used in industrial and consumer environments.
Hardware products | How to plan successful electronics products | AJProTech Product Developmen AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-06-19 | AJProTech is a hardware engineering studio that specializes in designing solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our mission is to provide exceptional service that consistently exceeds the needs of our clients. Through our advanced engineering principles and a proven methodology, we offer innovative, cost-effective hardware design, prototyping, and development for a wide range of applications.From concept to market, we take a solutions-oriented approach and strive to integrate function, form, and cost. Our clients receive comprehensive solutions and hardware engineering support from idea to commercialization. We use the latest tools and techniques to ensure our solutions are reliable and secure. Our goal is to help our customers bring their products to market quickly and cost-effectively.
AJProTech | consumer #electronics development | #Hardware development | #Product design AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-06-18 | ...
AJPROTECH SERVICES | #INDUSTRIALDESIGN | #MECHANICALENGINEERNG AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-05-05 | At AJProTech, we offer comprehensive #electronics #development services to help turn your concept into reality. From initial product design and 3D mockups to electrical and mechanical engineering, wireless or wired communication, device firmware, as well as cloud software and app development – our experienced team can handle whatever you need. Get in touch to find out how we can help you make your project a success.#hardware #electricalengineering #electronics
AJProTech at Abundance 360 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-03-31 | Abundance360 annual summit by Peter Diamandis in Los Angeles. Place where visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and executives meet to learn about technology trends, grow their business, invest in most prominent companies, and solve the world biggest problems.Technology changes the world we live in and the pace of progress is accelerating every yeartechnology enables businesses to grow exponentially in the next decade.Is your business ready?#ajprotech #productdevelopment #electricalEngineering #ConsumerElectronics #IoT #InternetOfThings #A360 #innovations #CreativeIndustries#wearables #electronics #engineering #hardware #development
Best of #SXSW2023|Consumer electronics|#VR|#Robots AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-03-21 | Best of #SXSW in Austin 💫 #VR, #Robots, #Music, and panel discussion about #hardware entrepreneurship. - Virtual Reality tools: smart gloves to make VR feel real - Giant holographic display - Music from the plants from our friends at #Plantwave - AJProTech booth showcasing our products - #panel discussion on #SXSW2023 scene about building physical products. 💬“No one wants to build hardware, but if you don’t build stuff, there will be no stuff”#ajprotech #productdevelopment #electricalEngineering #ConsumerElectronics #IoT #InternetOfThings #SXSW #SXSW2023 #innovations #CreativeIndustries#wearables #electronics #engineering #hardware #development
Client testimonial: WinReality AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-03-03 | Learn how AJProTech helps to create #hardware products from concept to market! In this video, hear from current client and Director of Innovation of #WinRealityJesse Eadson, about why AJProTech is a great studio to work with.About the product:The device is designed to improve the positioning of the player's hands in the VR games like baseball, softball, tennis, and even golf. It will take your VR trainings to the next level of precision and fun!Contact us to discuss your project.AJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering #arvr #vrsports #sportstech #vr
AJProTech| Hardware product development | Full version AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-03-01 | This is a full version of the presentation at Embedded Tech Convention 2022 in Las Vegas where AJProTech received the “Service of the Year” award.Alex Gudilko, CEO if AJProTech shares a few case studies of the product design studio, and explaines the product development workflow. #productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
Client testimonial: Meloscene AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-02-13 | Learn how AJProTech helps to create #hardware products from concept to market! In this video,hear from current client and #CEO of #Meloscene Dawn Robinson, about what sets AJProTech apart as a great studio to work with.About the product:The Meloscene Scenekey #VR Platform is a module and a virtual platform for organizing the space and tools for creating, recording, and performing music. The module includes a sound recording and processing device. The #gadget is available for musicians of all levels of skills to plug into a virtual music recording studio with their instruments and microphones. Just a few steps from creating, playing, and recording music with anyone around the globe!Contact us to discuss your project.AJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering #arvr #vr #vrmusic #music #creators
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AJProTech at CES 2023 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-02-02 | An annual highlight of #ces2023 was the Startup Area in Eureka Park, which hosted around 1000 startups this year. This year’s show was excellent for us, bringing us hundreds of new visitors. AJProTech had a booth in the startup area in Eureka Park, where we showcased our latest products and solutions in consumer electronics made for our clients. All the guests were able to interact with our products, and learn more about the company and our opportunities. #ajprotech #productdevelopment #electricalEngineering #ConsumerElectronics #IoT #InternetOfThings #ces #ces2022 #consumerelectronicsshow #wearables #electronics #engineering #hardware #development
Best of CES 2023 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-01-30 | Consumer Electronics Show is recognized as one of the most influential technological shows in the world of technologies. This season the show brought us many amazing moments, trends and discoveries.Watch the key takeaways of #CES2023 from our expert Alex Gudilko, CEO AJProTech.#ajprotech #productdevelopment #electricalEngineering #ConsumerElectronics #IoT #InternetOfThings #ces #ces2023 #consumerelectronicsshow #hardwaredevelopment #productdesign#wearables #electronics #engineering #hardware #development
Consumer Electronics trends | CES - 2023 | Alex Gudilko, AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-01-12 | CES brings together best innovators and bold ideas for Consumer Electronics. What’s trending this year?- Edge computing- Robotics- Digital Health- AR / VR- Sports TechAJProTech - IoT product development is an engineering partner for new Consumer Electronics, Internet of Things, and Wearable solutions.We are excited to support best innovators and see products we designed together at the show!#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering #edgecomputing #robotics #digitalhealth #ar #vr #sportstech
AJProTech at CES2023 | #shorts | #iot | #engineering AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-01-09 | ...
Day 1 at #ces2023 | #shorts | #hardware | AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-01-06 | Day 1 at #CES2023. CES is back at full capacity. Venetian expo hosts IoT, SportsTech, and Wellness products. Eureka park (hall G) is home for most innovative startups. AJProTech booth is right in the epicenter of action nearby startup stage. Come meet us at #60644 in Hall G to discuss building new Hardware Products in 2023#hardware #consumerelectronics #engineering #iot
AJProTech | Product Development Studio | #shorts | #hardware | #iot | #engineering | #electronics AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2023-01-04 | Are you planning to create a new Consumer Electronics Product?We offer:Feasibility StudyElectrical EngineeringMechanical DesignFirmware and SoftwareContract Manufacturing SupportAJProTechProduct Development from Idea to Manufacturingajprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #iot #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
AJProTech at #TechCrunch Space in Los Angeles AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-12-09 | Innovative. Futuristic. Inspiring!On December 6, AJProTech - IoT product design team attended the TechCrunch Space conference in Los Angeles.The space theme has been stirring the minds of millions for decades, and it seems like the time has come for practical steps for the whole industry! Although the venture capital market in the space industry is at an initial stage, substantial growth is expected this decade.Top trends in Space:- Biotechnological experiments in space- Space tourism, including commercial Space Station- Unified satellite standard- A lunar base for space weapons against satellites- Moving data centers and servers powered by solar energy into space.- New cooling systems for electronics in a vacuum, including using microgravity- Software solutions, including operations systems for aircraftsKey takeaway: Most companies will rely heavily on government funding, at least for the first 10 years. NASA and aerospace enterprises call for innovation and propose many grants and programs.It's a great time to create. Space is closer than ever before!#space #blueorigin #spaceX #aerospace #techcrunch #startups #innovation #hardware #spacetech #deeptech #investments #nasa #productdevelopment
7. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. SELECTING CONTRACT MANUFACTURER Alex Gudilko, CEO AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-11-17 | How to select a proper CM? Where to look? What are the pitfalls? Today we continue talking about Product Development. Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, shares our experience and tips about Contract Manufacturers in a series of videos about Product Development: HOW TO CREATE AND LAUNCH NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. Do not forget to share if you find it useful!We covered engineering tests (EVT). Hopefully by the end of this, you have a set of working engineering prototypes and you start thinking about going to the contract manufacturer (CM). This is done at a Design Validation Test (DVT) stage.So what is typically done at Design Validation Test (DVT):Final validation before productionSelect a Contract Manufacturer (CM) that is going to be assembling unitsMechanical design for Manufacturing Optimization (DFM)Finalize electronics and firmwareSome Tooling that needs to be done at this phase. First shot tooling is done by the CM too and they produce some of the key components and 10-50 units.The major question you answer at the end is: “does the product meet all requirements?” Functional, cosmetics and environmental.I’m going to share a word about how to work with the CMs. When you start you need to find 10-12 CMs to investigate. You can find them on Alibaba or in other places. So out of 12 which you found out initially - look at their portfolio, the capabilities and the potential conflict of interest. Approximately 5 of them might come to a process called Request For Quotation (RFQ). When you sign an NDA with them, share which documents they need to quote your product and receive quotations from them. And out of those 5, you’re going to down select about 3 of them and we highly recommend visiting the factory. Either go there yourself or hire an agent to go there for you. Don’t skip this step to not be surprised later on. Never select the manufacturer solely on price and always have the backup option in mind. If something doesn’t work out with the first one, you might want to have the second one or use the second one to ramp up your production if things go really well.Stay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about compliance and tests.More about our Product Development Process: ajprotech.com/servicesCreate product requirements online: Sspecificationwizard.ajprotech.comContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
6. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. ENGINEERING VALIDATION TEST EVT Alex Gudilko, CEO AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-11-08 | Halfway there! We continue talking about Product Development. Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, shares our experience and tips in a series of videos about Product Development: HOW TO CREATE AND LAUNCH NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. Do not forget to share with your friends and colleagues if you find it useful!Engineering Validation Test. After we have samples it’s time to validate everything. It is called EVT (Engineering Validation Test). Typically you either use your existing engineering prototypes or you run a new set of prototypes, if needed. The core question you need to answer here is “Does the product cover the functionality described in a Product Specification?” Typical test to run: Functional PowerThermal EMIYou built pre-final boards. They look great, you start doing functional tests. Functional tests are:How does the device power up?Is all communication working?What's the power draw?The core functionality for the device is being tested here.If the device has wireless connectivity - you test RSSI, you test the range for communication. What we recommend doing is testing how many devices can be working simultaneously in the same room. For example, Bluetooth has a limitation of about 5 devices connected so it’s really important to know what you’re dealing with once you have wireless connectivity.Another trick, another commendation we have is to use thermal cameras. A LOT. The cooler your product runs, the more reliable it is going to be. So we do thermal analysis both on the PCBs and on a product level. We see which part of the design gets hot and we work from there. The cooler the device runs, the more stable it is going to operate. So really invest time in testing here.You LOCK components. There is no significant change of components after EVT. If needed, you do another iteration of EVT. But don’t plan to change it later on. When you start working with the CM, they’re not going to accept much of the change later. Lock your component database here.Stay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about selecting the right Contract Manufacturer.More about our Product Development ProcessCreate product requirements online: SPECIFICATION WIZARDContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
5. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. MECHANICAL AND FIRMWARE ENGINEERING TIPS. | Alex Gudilko AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-10-12 | Today we continue talking about Product Development. Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, shares our mechanical experience and tips in a series of videos about product development: HOW TO CREATE AND LAUNCH NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS.We covered the electrical portion. Let’s go to mechanical. For this one, I’m going to introduce another case study of ours which is the portable water generator, which has a lot of mechanical parts. This is going to showcase our mechanical job the best.When you start working on a prototype you need to think how each part is going to be manufactured. So before you start doing any design - divide your product into pieces and think about how each of them is going to be manufactured.There are multiple ways to prototype mechanical components. Today we will cover:3D printing, CNC Machining Silicone Mold. 3D prints are Easiest to get No startup costsCheap and fastLower mechanical propertiesQuality is on average adequate to the cost. CNC machining is a better alternativeHigher quality and better lookBetter mechanical propertiesRequires special design considerationsWhen you carve the unit out of a solid piece of plastic, it requires some certain design consideration. For example, how far the mill can go into the plastic. Silicone Molding, let’s cover this one in detailPerfect lookLow startup expenses for moldValidate before injection molding10-100 pcs maxThis allows us to create really high quality prototypes without big investment for tooling. The way it works is that you make a master model either CNC machine or 3D printed. Polish it, really make it look nice and feel nice. Then you put it into a solid piece of silicone to create a cavity and then you pour the melted plastic inside that silicon. This way you can create either anywhere from 10 to 100 pieces with really high-quality and low-investment into a tooling. Usually the price for it is below $1000 for small parts. And those components look exactly as the injection molded units but you don’t pay thousands of dollars for the mold.Once mechanical components are there, assemble modules. This is the time to log down on which components are going to be used eventually, so take your time to validate things here. There are no significant changes for components after the EVT phase.We recommend doing most of the assembly in house. Don’t involve the CM at this stage. Engineers who are working on a design need to be involved in the assembly. They learn a lot, they see how it can be improved. Really take time to take this expertise in house and see how things get together. In parallel with mechanical and electrical design, there should be work on a firmware. Firmware development starts from the ground up from how the device powers up, how the core functions work and you go all the way up to API and connectivity layer. On average we recommend spending at least 30% of time on validation. If it takes you 3 months to develop firmware, allocate at least 1 month for complete testing. Test everything because engineers like to rush into production. Take some time here and really validate things.In the end, it's a really rewarding process. You get Final EVT Prototypes that look like final products, they work like final products. They might have some cosmetic defects, they might have some finish differences or color differences but they look really good and you can raise money with those.Another example of EVT prototype for the headphones product. Sometimes it is acceptable to use non final materials if it costs too much to use proper plastic, for example, here we used simple ABS plastic instead of the composite material on a final unit for the sake of time and cost reduction.And finally, many IoT products have some sort of connectivity either mobile app or web app. Create an MVP (minimal viable product), don't spend too much time and money on fancy applications. Just get the work done. Connect, get all sensor data in the app and go from there.Stay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about Engineering Validation Tests.More about our Mechanical design: ajprotech.com/services/product-and-mechanical-design.htmlCreate product requirements online: specificationwizard.ajprotech.comContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamajprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
4. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. HARDWARE DESIGN TIPS. | Alex Gudilko, CEO AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-09-28 | Today we’re gonna continue to talk about HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. In this part Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, is going to share our experience on hardware design and declassify some useful tips. Do not forget to share with your friends if you find it useful!That was the Feasibility Study. On average, it takes us about 2 months from idea to know exactly what we are working on. Next step is Engineering Prototypes. This is the most intensive process for entire product development. It is followed by the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) at the end.Main goal on this stage is to validate all components. There is no tooling involved, no cost optimization, and unit cost is usually high. It's a time when your first time customers can fully understand the product. It's also the best time to raise money from investors. We usually create up to 5 prototypes, which can be shown to potential customers. I will show you the case study which is going to be discussed. This is the adapter for Surface Tablet Keyboard. You connect this device to a keyboard and you can use it wirelessly. For that project we created 5 rapid iterations of prototypes. We started with just wires on the table, evaluation boards and some magnets. Then created a PCB in a simple 3D enclosure. After that we compressed all of this into the final shape for the device and created good looking prototypes of final shape and functionality. It took us about 4 months to go through all iterations to a final prototype.Typically you expect anywhere from 2 to 3 generations of PCB designed during prototyping. It’s fine to have some wiring as long as the device does its job. Another recommendation to have for this phase is to add complexity gradually. There is no benefit of over-miniaturizing the device early on - it is going to be very hard to troubleshoot. Start big on the evaluation board and gradually make it smaller. Validate components, validate schematics, and then make the PCB of final size and shape. This way you don’t waste time & money if something goes wrong early on. It’s OK to use some additional wiring on the prototypes, as long as they are functional, there is no need to be pretty here, the goal is to make it WORK. Let me share some HARDWARE ENGINEERING tips:1. At the Engineering Validation Test (EVT), forget about Arduino / Raspberry Pi. They are nowhere near to be used in a product. Use evaluation boards instead. This way you use production-grade components from the start2. Use pre-certified radio modules where possible. They allow you to simplify your development and streamline FCC compliance.3. And finally, if your email doesn’t end with “apple.com” or another big company, don’t plan to use QUALCOMM, MEDIATEK and REALTEK components. They are really painful to work with and even to get some documentation and samples. A few more recommendations for electrical engineers: 4. Check lead time prior to selecting parts. It is especially important in 2022. Most of our designs are driven by availability, not by the functionality. It’s the ugly truth these days. 5. Some components, which are really hard to get these days are: STM32, Texas Instruments. We switch them for ESP32, NORDIC NRF52, and some ATMEL components, where possible 6. And finally, learn how to use Chinese alternatives. Many Chinese manufacturers have pin to pin replacements that perform the same as TI and can be procured much easier to get these days. Stay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about the next step – MECHANICAL DESIGNMore about our Product Development ProcessContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
3. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. FEASIBILITY STUDY. PROOF OF CONCEPT PROTOTYPES Alex Gudilko AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-09-12 | Happy National Day of Encouragement!We hope our series of educational videos about HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS will encourage you on the most interesting and challenging journey of your life - new product development!Today we continue talking about FEASIBILITY STUDY and PROOF OF CONCEPT PROTOTYPES. The next step is when an Industrial Design meets actual components. It’s time for us to visualize how they are going to fit into the product. We take 2 to 3 optimal sketches, and we go deep with the integration. At the end, we have set up high quality 3D renders, which can be used either for marketing and they can be used by mechanical engineers for further development. Once we know what you want to create, it’s time to create something tangible: we call it “Looks Like Prototypes”. They don’t work but they are the same size and shape as the final device. Nothing gives you more clarity on the product than keeping it in hand. As you can see on this example of a wearable device, we’ve done over 10 various iterations of concept before we came up with a final shape and size, which everyone was happy with. “Looks-Like-Prototypes” is a quick way to validate your idea before you put a significant amount of time into engineering. In parallel with “Looks-Like-Prototypes”, you want to prove core technologies. If your product has any sort of connectivity, get an evaluation board, connect it, and read the sensor data from the device. Don’t use the Arduinos at this stage, use evaluation boards. This is how you save a lot of time later on, just use evaluation boards which are closer to hardware you’re going to use eventually. On average it takes about 1 month to create such prototypes. Next task is to select components. Before you put a significant amount of energy into engineering, you want to put everything you know about the product into a Bill of Materials and calculate the cost. You want to know how much is going to COST before you design an actual physical product. Sometimes if something in the product is unknown, how it’s going to operate, it pays off to create a low fidelity working prototype. You may get a battery, get a fan, connect them together in a simple enclosure, and make sure the device works.In this example, we worked with the mask which pulls the air inside. We actually tested if it was actually getting enough air. Sometimes when the product is really complex, it makes sense to get a couple of Evaluation Boards and connect them together. So you have the entire device functionality assembled on a table. This example is using evaluation boards and a set of wires to prototype the product before we go designing engineering prototypes. And finally, once you know what components go inside, how it is going to look, it pays off to put everything in a document. We call it a Technical Proposal. Product Specification is documenting what need to create. Technical Proposal is describing how you achieve those specifications. This document is typically about 10 pages long, and it describes everything you found out. It’s really important to align all the shareholders. We recommend having weekly meetings with all the engineers, product owner, and project manager. So they’re all on the same page, document any decisions made and keep all shareholders aligned on the process. Stay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about the next step – ENGINEERING PROTOTYPESMore about our feasibility study: ajprotech.com/services/feasibility-study.htmlContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
2. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. FEASIBILITY STUDY. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS | Alex Gudilko AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-09-06 | Today we’re gonna continue to talk about Product Development: How to create and launch new IoT products. What is the best way to start? How to avoid pitfalls in your Product Development journey? Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, shares our approach in a series of videos about product development: HOW TO CREATE AND LAUNCH NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS.Every company has its own secrets and ways to develop. I’m gonna share a few of our secrets. At AJProTech when we start a new project, we start with a process called Feasibility Study. It’s time for us to do solution research, create product specification, create early industrial design, select components, and create Proof of Concept prototypes. The goal here is to SELECT CORE TECHNOLOGIES. When clients come to us with idea to create new product, we ask them a few questions: What problem are you solving?Who is your customer persona?What are the must-have features for the device?What is the target pricing?After those four questions are answered, we get to our job. We start with solution research: check what similar products are available on the market, see what is patented and what can / cannot be used, and select core technologies which allows us to fulfill the product requirement. Next step is to create really good PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. Every company has its own short requirements in most cases, but it’s really important to be very specific. Good Product Specification covers anywhere between 7 to 15 pages long, and this covers not just their must-have features. It need to also cover: Operating conditionsStorage conditionsMechanical requirementsWater protection Electronic featuresPricingIf you don’t know something, that’s okay, just put TBD (To be Determined later). “Unknown unknown” is the worst that can happen to your product. We see it as the biggest differentiator between products that fail to deliver, and those who deliver on time and within budget. Really spent time here to create a good Product Specification document. Now when we know what we are creating, it’s time to visualize it. Our industrial designers work on low fidelity sketches. 6 to 10 options to determine what is the possible shape for a device. Is it going to be round or rectangular, what are the angles going to be? Doing 6 to 10 different options, so we can pick up from them on the next stageStay tuned for the next video where we’ll talk about Feasibility Study, Industrial design, and Component selectionContact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
1. HOW TO CREATE NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK. | Alex Gudilko, CEO AJProTech AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-08-25 | Today we start a series of videos talking about product development: HOW TO CREATE AND LAUNCH NEW HARDWARE PRODUCTS. This presentation was held at Embedded Tech Convention 2022 in Las Vegas where AJProTech received the “Service of the Year” award.Today we’re gonna talk about Product Development: How to create and launch new IoT products. Everyone knows that hardware is hard but we are gonna share a few thoughts on how to simplify it, how to streamline it, and what to expect on your Product Development journey.Few words about myself. My name is Alex Gudilko. My background is electrical engineering with over a decade experience creating high-volume products. I've designed, managed, and launched over $40M worth of products. I’m the CEO of AJProTech - Product Development company in Los Angeles, CA.At AJProTech we do product development from Idea to Production. I’m going to share a few case studies:The first one is an AR headset we developed for Industrial applications. The second one is Industrial Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Radio. Third one is an IoT device - small, portable bluetooth padlock that uses a mobile phone to open and close the lock.What makes Hardware hard? We know that there are a lot of interconnected pieces: prototyping, Industrial design, patents, software, plastic, PCBs, etc… It gets pretty labor intensive, many components come with a long lead time, and it gets expensive if you make mistakes. So following the process becomes very crucial. Product development workflowEveryone of you who is involved in the product development process probably heard about workflow:you start with a problem research, you do engineering prototypes, you go through three validation phases - Engineering Validation Test (EVT), Design Validation Test (DVT) and Production Validation Test (PVT). Then you’ll go to the production. On average it might take anywhere from 1 to 2 years from start to product on the shelves. Sometimes even longer, so following the process is really critical.Stay tuned for the next part where we’ll talk in detail about each part and share useful tips.Share your questions and comments below. Contact us to discuss your projectAJProTech teamAjprotech.com#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech | Embedded Technology Convention | Las Vegas 2022 AJProTech - Hardware product development studio 2022-06-29 | Alex Gudilko, CEO of AJProTech, talks about AJProTech Product Development Services at Embedded Technology Convention in Las VegasAJProTech is a Product Development Company helping clients create new Consumer Electronics and Internet of Things products FASTERWe know how to navigate supply chain shortage, accelerate product development, and launch new IoT productsHARDWARE should not be HARD#productdevelopment #consumerelectronics #electricalengineering #hardware #internetofthings #medicaldevice #iot #embeddedtecnologyconvention #etc #hardwareishard #hardware #electronics #engineering
