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Timing is Everything – When to Think About IP During the Product Development Process
Timing is Everything – When to Think About IP During the Product Development Process

Acorn Product Development and Bochner PLLC have come together to identify where and when IP fits into the product development process, including when to file patent applications, the strategic use of provisional vs. non-provisional applications, and when IP aligns with key product development milestones.

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Jacob McMullenApril 16, 2025
How to Design a Product That is Resilient to Tariffs
How to Design a Product That is Resilient to Tariffs

With smart design and strategic planning, companies can create products that are effectively impervious to tariffs. In this article, we break down the strategies used by Acorn Product Development to do just that.

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Jacob McMullenJanuary 2, 2025Acorn
How to Pick the Best CMF for Your Product
How to Pick the Best CMF for Your Product

Predicting CMF (Color, Material, Finish) trends is crucial for staying competitive and delivering products that resonate with consumers. This article covers exactly how to use these trends to pick the best CMF for your product.

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Jacob McMullenNovember 14, 2024Acorn
Get the Most Out of Injection Molding: DFM Best Practices
Get the Most Out of Injection Molding: DFM Best Practices

By using advanced techniques and best practices, product design companies can optimize both functionality and production efficiency. This article explores how injection molding can enhance product design, with specific examples of advancements shaping the industry.

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Jacob McMullenNovember 6, 2024Acorn
Lessons From The Past: Acorn’s Proven Path to Innovation
Lessons From The Past: Acorn’s Proven Path to Innovation

Acorn Product Development played a pivotal role in refining and optimizing one of Apple's most iconic products: the Mac Desktop Tower with dual G4 processors. This Article looks at how our proven process has and continues to deliver ground-breaking products

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Jacob McMullenOctober 23, 2024Acorn
5 Ways Brand Identity Impacts Consumer Behavior
5 Ways Brand Identity Impacts Consumer Behavior

Understanding how brand identity impacts consumer behavior—and how design firms can help build a compelling identity—can be a game-changer for businesses aiming to connect deeply with their target audience.

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Jacob McMullenOctober 3, 2024
Engineering The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
Engineering The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

Designing food and Beverage equipment is as much science as it is craft. This project highlights the engineering expertise we harness on our cross-functional team at Acorn.

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Jacob McMullenSeptember 27, 2024
Get the Most Out of Sheet Metal: DFM Best Practices
Get the Most Out of Sheet Metal: DFM Best Practices

This article focuses on key DFM best practices for creating complex forms in sheet metal, offering strategies that balance creativity with practicality.

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Jacob McMullenSeptember 26, 2024Acorn
Injecting AI into Hardware Products: A Comprehensive Product Design Guide
Injecting AI into Hardware Products: A Comprehensive Product Design Guide

successful AI integration requires a thoughtful approach involving suitable AI algorithms, hardware components, and development strategies.

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Jacob McMullenSeptember 19, 2024Acorn
How to make your hardware product stand out
How to make your hardware product stand out

Here’s how engineering and design services can contribute to making your hardware product stand out!

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Jacob McMullenSeptember 12, 2024Acorn
Get The Most From A JDM With Product Development Services
Get The Most From A JDM With Product Development Services

With the help of a product development firm, you can further amplify the advantages provided by a JDM. This article breaks down their combined benefits on the product development process so that you can get the most from a JDM.

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Jacob McMullenSeptember 5, 2024Acorn
Leverage Your Target Market to Make Better Products
Leverage Your Target Market to Make Better Products

By harnessing insights from their target market, companies can use data to make informed decisions throughout the product development process.

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Jacob McMullenAugust 29, 2024Acorn
Making Sustainable Products: 5 Development Techniques
Making Sustainable Products: 5 Development Techniques

Making sustainable products is essential for several reasons, and in this article breaks down the 5 techniques crucial to sustainable product development. 

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Jacob McMullenAugust 22, 2024Acorn Product Development
10 Qualities of a Good Product Development Strategy
10 Qualities of a Good Product Development Strategy

A good product development strategy is essential for ensuring a product's successful creation, launch, and growth. Here are the key characteristics:

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Jacob McMullenAugust 15, 2024Acorn
6 Cost-Saving Strategies that Raise Value During Hardware Development
6 Cost-Saving Strategies that Raise Value During Hardware Development

Finding the perfect balance of high value and low costs begins with a knowledgeable team. Good engineering and design services can implement several strategies that find value opportunities and eliminate unnecessary costs throughout the production process.

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Jacob McMullenAugust 7, 2024Acorn
How Users Make Better Products: 5 Types of User Testing
How Users Make Better Products: 5 Types of User Testing

User experience (UX) design is an essential practice in the development of hardware products as it incorporates user needs to develop a successful product. While a UX designer has a long list of tools one of their most valuable is user testing. 

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Jacob McMullenAugust 1, 2024Acorn
10 Ways to Develop Better Food Processing Equipment
10 Ways to Develop Better Food Processing Equipment

As a product development firm, we recognize the challenges and opportunities in designing equipment that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of restaurant owners and chefs.

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Jacob McMullenJuly 25, 2024Acorn Product Development
How Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Server Rack Design Requirements
How Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Server Rack Design Requirements

Several server optimization techniques must be considered when designing for AI purposes. Here are some essential things to remember to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and efficiency:  

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Jacob McMullenJuly 17, 2024Acorn Product Development
Improve Your Project: Apply These 7 IoT Development Solutions
Improve Your Project: Apply These 7 IoT Development Solutions

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing how devices interact, communicate, and function within various ecosystems. This article explores seven key IoT development solutions, highlighting how they can enhance functionality, reliability, and efficiency in a product. 

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Jacob McMullenJuly 11, 2024Acorn Product Development
The Benefit of Early Consultancy Engagement
The Benefit of Early Consultancy Engagement

Engaging early with a product development consultancy in hardware manufacturing offers numerous benefits essential to a successful product.

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Jacob McMullenJuly 3, 2024Acorn
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