Prototyping 2

On October 8, we wrote a blog about Elon Musk’s idea of the Hyperloop, a solar-powered means of transportation that will get passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than 30 minutes, due to its hypothetical speeds that are greater than 600 mph. It has been said that the prototype of Elon Musk’s …

Have you ever had an idea that you wanted to bring to fruition? Although there are many steps in the inventing process, there is one step in particular that brings your idea from just an idea to an actual product sample. That step is a building a prototype. In case you are unclear of what …

When the Davison design team makes the first prototype, they just need to answer one simple question: “Does it work?” The first prototype is a “proof of concept” model that determines if the invention can work as intended. It may not look exactly like the final prototype and it certainly isn’t made from the same …

So you have a product idea and want to turn it into a real product selling on store shelves. But having the idea and turning it into something real are the beginning and end of a very long road. There are many steps along the way; such as product and patent searches, prototype building, and …

Imagine you were looking to buy a new car, and the only information you received about your prospective purchase came from a 2D dealer’s brochure – no test drive, no tire-kicking, no chance to see if your favorite coffee mug fits in the car’s cup holders. You probably wouldn’t buy it. Prospective buyers of your …

If you’ve already embarked on the journey of pursuing your invention idea, you know the process can be an exciting, but confusing one. If you haven’t yet started, you may find yourself stuck in either the excited or confused category. A common question for new inventors is “Should I make a prototype of my idea?”  …