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Why do so many new products fail in the marketplace?How can you make sure that doesn’t happen to yours? There are many reasons for new product failure. However, mistakes made early on at the design stage are preventable. Understanding the interdependencies between materials, processes, and costs before you go to production can help you make...

With automation, machine vision, and other manufacturing technologies, mass-produced consumer products are now more consistent and economical than ever.  Why, then, do most new products fail in the marketplace? There are many reasons -- overpricing, development delays, product flaws -- all of which are foreseeable.  As engineers and scientists, we at EWI have seen plenty...

What are the best processes for joining miniature metal and plastic parts in commercial products? EWI has studied several techniques using different materials to determine effective microjoining solutions for manufacturers. This work is discussed in Plastics and Metal Joining: How Small Can You Weld?, a paper written by EWI associates Jeff Ellis, Miranda Marcus, Tim...