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Common DFM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In product development, a design that looks perfect on screen or even works in prototype form can quickly fall apart when it reaches the factory floor. That’s where Design for Manufacturing (DFM) plays a critical role. When DFM is overlooked, projects often suffer from spiralling costs, missed deadlines, and last-minute redesigns. The good news? Most of these issues are preventable with early awareness of common pitfalls. In this article, we’ll explore the most frequent
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Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Why It Matters More Than You Think
When developing a new product, most of the attention naturally goes into the design. You want it to look appealing, function well, and...
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Oct 103 min read


Innovating Through Engineering Product Development
Innovation in technical product design is the cornerstone of modern industry. It drives progress, enhances user experience, and creates...
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Sep 224 min read


CRINNAC Wins Most Innovative Engineering Company 2025 – Australia
We’re excited to share some fantastic news – CRINNAC has been recognised as the Most Innovative Engineering Company 2025 – Australia at...
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Sep 31 min read


Optimizing Products with Design for Manufacturability
In today's competitive market, product design is crucial for achieving success. Businesses need to create products that not only meet...
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Sep 14 min read


Setting Up for Manufacturing: Supply Chain, Samples, and First Orders
You’ve finalised your design, tested your prototype, and refined it for manufacturing. That’s a big milestone. But the journey to...
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Sep 14 min read


From Prototype to Production: What Changes and What to Expect
You’ve put in the work. Your prototype is built, tested, and refined. Maybe it’s even passed a few rounds of user feedback or investor...
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Aug 255 min read


Mastering Product Development Research Methods
In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, mastering product development research methods is essential for success....
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Aug 254 min read


Navigating the Product Development Lifecycle
Bringing a new product to market is an exciting yet complex journey. It requires careful planning, coordination, and execution across...
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Aug 184 min read


Driving Innovation with IoT Development Services
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized how businesses operate by enabling smart devices to communicate and optimize processes....
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Aug 113 min read


When Is Your Prototype Ready for Manufacturing?
So you’ve built a working prototype. It functions well. You’ve shown it to others, maybe even impressed a few investors or advisors....
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Aug 64 min read


What Makes a Good Prototype? (Testable, Learnable, Actionable)
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking a “good” prototype is one that looks impressive. Something that resembles the final product,...
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Jul 225 min read


Common Mistakes in Prototyping – What to Avoid
At CRINNAC, we talk a lot about how vital prototyping is in product development. And that’s because it is. But just building a prototype...
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Jul 155 min read


Crafting a Successful Minimum Viable Product
Creating a successful minimum viable product (MVP) is essential for startups and established businesses alike. An MVP allows you to test...
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Jul 84 min read


How to Prototype: Rapid Prototyping Methods
When you’re building a new hardware product or electronic device, the biggest mistake is waiting too long to test your idea in the real...
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Jun 274 min read


Prototyping for Startups – More Than Just Testing
When most people think of a prototype, they think of it as a tool for testing — checking if something works or doesn’t. And yes, testing...
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Jun 43 min read


One Prototype Isn’t Enough: Understanding the Stages of Prototyping
When someone says “prototype,” it can mean a lot of different things. To some, it’s a scrappy model they built in a garage. To others,...
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May 304 min read


Why Prototyping Matters More Than You Think
If you’re building a product—something physical, something you can hold, test, plug in, or turn on—prototyping isn’t optional. It’s...
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May 124 min read


CRINNAC Wins 2025 Product Design Specialist of the Year
We’re proud to share that CRINNAC has been named Product Design Specialist of the Year at the 2025 Corporate LiveWire Innovation &...
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May 21 min read


From Sketch to Scale: How TRLs Guide Hardware Success
Developing a hardware product is a thrilling yet daunting journey. Unlike software, physical products face real-world constraints—supply...
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Apr 215 min read
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