Industrial robots were once strictly limited in mobility and functionality. However, recent innovations in robotic technology have paved the way for more agile and practical robots used alongside human personnel in industrial facilities. These machines are known as collaborative robots—or cobots—and promise a number of advantages over traditional manufacturing robots.
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Beta Testing Products: An Introductory Guide | Validate Your Business Idea
Beta testing is a critical step to achieve a successful product launch. Many businesses perform it by sponsoring a limited release of their product to either a specific demographic or the general public and then seeking feedback from participants.
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How a Prototype Can Help Impress Investors | Product Prototype
Venture capital allows entrepreneurs to put their plans into action by providing much needed capital for their business. However, a lot of the success in wooing investors stems from creating a compelling prototype, and a sub-par model can spell the doom of an idea no matter how innovative it may be.
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Many companies have adopted robotic automation to improve or speed up their welding operations. With aluminum, this has been a more difficult endeavor due to a couple of reasons. The first is aluminum is more challenging to weld than other more common materials like carbon steel and stainless steel. Another challenge is making the robotic weld look as good as the previous hand welded parts in most cases TIG welded (GTAW). Read on to see how to improve your robotically welded aluminum application.
Spend More To Spend Less: Why Having Spare Parts Is Not Always Bad When Prototyping.
From time to time we are presented with the question, Do I have enough. Did I get enough wine for the party, should I get extra lumber for this project just in case? Have you ever driven back to the store when you guessed wrong? In product development, this same question comes up all the time.
What Should You Expect From Your Design Company?
You’ve worked on your ideas and created your design. You have found the right company to help you take your idea to the next step. You may even have an idea of what types of methods your design team will use to show you how your final product will work. However, now that you’re well into the process of working through your project, what should you expect to see from your project management company? Without a finished product or prototype, you may find it hard to visualize how your design’s progressing. When you know the right questions to ask, you can get the answers you need and the visual collateral to better communicate your idea. Read on to find out what types of deliverables your project manager can provide to show you exactly what you need to know.
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