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Understanding the nuances of PoC, Prototype, and MVP

In this article, EnCata reveals and decomposes the terms Proof-of-Concept, Minimum Viable Product, and Prototype using real-world examples for clarity.

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Product development

From a Scientist to CEO in Commerce: Alexey’s Story of Constant Growth

Explore Alexey's journey from scientist to CEO in commerce. Learn about his challenges, self-discovery, and team spirit in this insightful interview.

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Product development

How to Handle Tough Deadlines in New Product Development

Discover invaluable insights on project management strategies essential for meeting a project timeline in this article. Ready? Dive in!

Test Benches: Ensuring Accuracy and Reliability of Product Testing

Want to be sure your, say, engine test stand was done right – reliable and spot-on? Check out some handy tips for building test stands.

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Product development

Startup

Lean Methodology as a Specific Way of Thinking

Exploring Lean? Learn what Lean isn't, and equip yourself with the key Lean management principles for a solid product development start.

Machine Vision Hardware: Components & Selection Tips

Master the distinction between computer vision and machine vision. Discover which solution, custom or COTS, fits your machine vision project needs best.

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Medtech

Product development

Healthcare Engineering: Our Contribution to Modern Medicine

Learn new product development in the healthcare industry from our experience. Follow the article's steps to discover the best approach for these projects.

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Product development

Startup

Human-Centered Design in Hardware. Part 2

Learn the benefits of humanized design and uncover the methods of bringing it to fruition. Dive in to make a successful product launch.

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Product development

Startup

Human-Centered Design in Hardware. Part 1

Learn why we should create a human friendly design by default. Human centered design as part of a new product development strategy explained.

The Future of Wearable Technology: Trends and Possibilities

Explore the latest trends in wearable devices with our article. The diverse possibilities offered by health and fitness, GPS, VR and AR wearables.

Precision Measuring Instruments: 3D Scanner and CMM compared

The article will give you an overview of the precision measuring instruments one can use in their hardware product development processes.

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IoT

Industrial IoT

Internet of Things (IoT): What it Means. Part 2

Learn about Short Range networks within the realm of IoT. The article covers Internet of Things solutions your business might employ to develop an Iot device.

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Product Development

Startup

Best Practices and Lean in Hardware Development

This article is tailored for those who are on their path of shaping a new product development strategy. Discover the best practices for your engineering firm.

Programming Robots with ROS software

The article provides an overview of ROS software and its various applications. ROS software on the example of the robot developed by EnCata to automate warehousing.

Designing Enclosures with Different IP Ratings in Product Development

Learn about what the IP rating is, why it is important in design for manufacturing, and how it aids the product development process and sales.

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IoT

Industrial IoT

Internet of Things (IoT): What it Means. Part 1

Plunge into the world of Internet of Things with EnCata. IoT illustrated through the functioning of technologies and protocols.

An Odyssey of New Product Development with Bill Birgen

In this interview, you will learn fresh approaches to new product development. Outsourcing, agile methodology and waterfall, risk assessment – all brought to you by Bill Birgen.

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Product development

Engineering

The Ultimate Guide to Transferring the Model from CAD to CAM

Uncover the key principles for shifting your model from CAD to CAM in new product development. Expert tips for mastering design engineering.

Technology Readiness Levels: Assessing Technological Maturity

The importance of determining your product's technology readiness level explained. Learn how TRLs facilitate the new product development process.

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Product development

Design thinking

Employing Design Thinking for New Product Development

Dive into design thinking and explore why UX is its integral part. Discover why design thinking is important for a new product development process.

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Engineering

Product development

Things to Follow When Choosing the Contractor for Product Development

This article provides insights on the factors to consider when selecting the right contractor for your project. By following the article's contents, you will gain knowledge on effectively collaborating with the suitable engineering party.

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Product development

Hardware startup

Fixed Price vs. Time and Materials: Finding Your Project's Best Fit

Learn how to select the proper contracting method while business process outsourcing.

How to select the right warehouse robot

The article explains how to choose the best automation solution for your warehouse system without becoming overwhelmed by the abundance of available choices. Keep reading to learn more about the subject.

Mesh Network: Its Main Features and Pros

The article gets across the essence of mesh networks, their practicability for IoT monitoring platforms, based on the example from our experience.

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Product development

Engineering

10 things we usually redo in startups’ CAD models before manufacturing

Learn the 10 most common product design mistakes that threaten manufacturability. This article is brought to you by EnCata’s Business Development specialist Pavel Avramenko.

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Product development

Engineering

5 Things to Consider Before Plastic Injection Molding: Aluminum vs. Steel

Learn the difference between steel and aluminum molds while manufacturing injection molded parts. The guide for saving budget, time and enhancing plastic molding quality

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Hardware Development

Engineering

7 things to do before starting IoT product prototyping

The article fleshes out the steps that a product owner must go through before prototytping. In this post, brought to you by our Head of Electronics Design Department Dmitriy Kremez, you will figure out what to do next if you have a device mockup.

3D Printing VS. Injection Molding: Technologies for Success. Part 2

This article discusses the unique features of designing enclosures using 3D printing and injection molding. Learn the drawbacks of using the technologies.

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Product Development

Hardware Deleopment

5 BABOK Approaches to Help Your Hardware Project Succeed

The article analyzes the fundamental ideas of “5 BABOK Approaches to Help Your Hardware Project Succeed” and ways to apply them to the operations of your project. Follow our Chief Business Development Officer Vadim Myadelets as he expands on the issues.

3D printing VS. injection molding: technologies for success. Part 1

This article contrasts 3D printing and injection molding – the two most widely applied plastic enclosure technologies. Choose your best enclosure solution.

Thermal Calculations as part of Finite Element Analysis

Learn about the role of finite element analysis (FEA) in proof of concept and before a new product launch. The importance of a finite element method explained.

Minimal Post Processing and Waste-Free Production. EnCata’s Expertise in Plastic Parts Development Using Injection Molding

Uncover the advantages of plastic injection molding, what affects the cost of plastic molding, and how a finished part’s cost is estimated

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Hardware development

Product development

Project Managers in Software Development and Hardware Development Projects: Key Differences

Our marketing specialist Vadzim Krasnouski conducts an interview with 6 project managers from software and hardware, and compares their functionalities. Read on to learn more about the topic.

Lower Financial Losses in Mass Manufacturing With Finite Element Analysis

Discover why finite element analysis is necessary in product development early on. EnCata’s marketing specialist Anna Melnikovich discusses the pitfalls a product owner might come across if skipping the stage.

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Industrial Design

Product Development

EnCata’s Industrial Designer: Teaming up with the Customer is the most workable approach

Oleg Kadolka, our industrial designer, explains the nuances of his job and shares his personal experience at EnCata – a service company that specializes in design development and industrial prototyping for hardware and deep-tech startups. This interview is brought to you by EnCata’s content manager Vera Vasilevskaya.

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Product development

Hardware development

Discovery Phase in Software and Hardware Projects

This article provides an overview of the Discovery Phase in software and hardware projects, along with the benefits of conducting it.

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Product development

Startup

Timeline for Hardware Designers in Product Development

Explore the essential aspect of formulating a successful new product development strategy. Discover how a thorough product timeline can be beneficial.

Hardware and IoT Product Specification: Composing a Great PRD Document

Learn how to make a good product requirements document (PRD) for your hardware and IoT product. Shape an idea into a successful requirements document.

How EnCata Delivers Engineering Services in an interview with GoodFirms

Our CBDO Peter Dudin expounds on the history and general processes behind EnCata on GoodFirms. Read on as the author reveals how the business operates.

Overview of the hardware product development stages: POC – EVT – DVT – PVT explained

Professional industrial designers, engineers often say POC, EVT, DVT, PVT, while business literature and your investors want you to have an MVP and your innovation commercialization consultants keep talking about TRLs. Let’s disentangle all these acronyms and tie them together in a “how-to” manner.

Business during the pandemic: a step into the abyss or a call to action?

EnCata found a possible way out of the problems caused by COVID-19. The COVID pandemic has dealt a serious blow to many industries from the outset, only growing in scale and impact.

EnCata launches Reusable Respirators, Field hospitals & other products to fight COVID-19

Over the past weeks. EnCata has successfully adapted to the outbreak of COVID-19, developing and manufacturing anti-COVID products. Rapid hardware product design, engineering, prototyping, and production are what we enjoy doing the most.

Case Study

Robotics

Industrial IoT

CASE STUDY: 3D Body Scanner

A high precision body scanner for fashion retail. The scanner design is a rotating platform with a set of digital cameras measuring body parameters with. Digital images are then transferred via Wi-Fi interface to a PC and undergo real-time conversion into a digital 3D model.

Case Study

Robotics

CASE STUDY: a Warehouse Robot

Our team has developed an autonomous warehouse robot project with 50 kg payload that can operate both indoors and outdoors. In this article, you will find out how we refined the startup’s concept and delivered the industrial design.

Case Study

Aerospace

Robotics

CASE STUDY: Drone Hatch

Our team has designed and manufactured a fully automated drone hatch for Arctic and desert environments. Read on to learn more about the development process.

CASE STUDY: IP-66 enclosure

A custom dust and moisture resistant IP66 enclosure for an automotive application, accommodating a custom PCB. Our team has delivered the industrial design, DFM and manufactured in-house a steel mold along with the first batch and product assembly.

How to develop Deep-tech, Hardware or IOT technology into a product

In this article, you will learn at what stage your technology is ready to be a product, as well as find an action plan for any product development phase. Follow this road map, to successfully commercialize your result.

The Deep-Tech Startup Trend: The Future of Hardware Startups

Learn what a startup should know about investments in new hardware product development. The future of deep-tech technology briefly by Dr. Peter Dudin.

4 Mistakes that Machine Learning Startups Do

In this article, the most common errors in machine learning related to data, metrics, validation, and technology are collected. The author of the article put together the most widespread failures that he has come across in his work experience. Read on to figure out more.

The Role of Hardware in The Modern World

A guest post on the role of hardware in the contemporary world by EnCata’s CEO Oleg Kondrashov. Featured at TechStartups.com

Firm Steps towards Success for a New Tech Startup

Dr. Peter Dudin, head of business development at EnCata and HACKSPACE Capital consultant, speaks about what inventors and entrepreneurs need to do in order to establish a successful new tech startup. Join us in discovering the ways to make the process of a new product launch fruitful.

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How EnCata Delivers Engineering Services in an interview with GoodFirms

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