Independent, Unbiased Third-Party Market Research Is Essential for Product Inventors

“There are around 1.5 million patents in effect and in force in this country, and of those, maybe 3,000 are commercially viable.” – Richard Maulsby, director of the Office of Public Affairs for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Inventors tend to exhibit excessive optimism when it comes to the market viability of their inventions. … Continue reading Independent, Unbiased Third-Party Market Research Is Essential for Product Inventors »

Does Alotech fit your new product invention and contract manufacturer needs like a glove?

Determining opportunities for collaboration between Alotech as a contract manufacturer and you as a product inventor or marketeer is more than a yes or no response to a series of questions. What determines the right fit for contract manufacturing? If you have already developed a provisional patent and need coaching to bring the product to market, … Continue reading Does Alotech fit your new product invention and contract manufacturer needs like a glove? »

XelAqua Case Study: When Clarity Meets Scalability You Can Change the World (Water Purification System Contract Manufacturer)

Overview XelAqua’s technology saves money and liability by providing a comprehensive solution using technology to treat site-runoff, process, cooling and waste-water. Utilizing their Magnetic Ballast Clarification water purification system, water supplies and contaminated water are rapidly and efficiently separated and clarified by removing particulates. XelAqua has a competitive advantage over other companies, as the size of the equipment is twelve … Continue reading XelAqua Case Study: When Clarity Meets Scalability You Can Change the World (Water Purification System Contract Manufacturer) »

MADE IN AMERICA: I want to see more products made in America

My name is Brad Lienhart and I am co-founder of EntreDot. We are a coaching or mentoring organization located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. As a non-profit, we focus mostly on Main Street Business entrepreneurs who want to start a product(s) or services business or if they are a little more mature we help … Continue reading MADE IN AMERICA: I want to see more products made in America »

Tommy Kirk, COO of Alotech, Inc. has been chosen to speak at mfgCON 2016

COO of Alotech, Inc., Gold sponsor and exhibitor at the second annual mfgCON conference, will speak on “Funding Growth with Inventory and Contract Manufacturing.” GREENSBORO, N.C. – Tommy Kirk, COO of Alotech, Inc. has been chosen to speak at this year’s mfgCON conference on October 18, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. The topic will be “Funding … Continue reading Tommy Kirk, COO of Alotech, Inc. has been chosen to speak at mfgCON 2016 »

Alotech, Inc.® to be on FOX Business Network®

Alotech, Inc.® to be Featured on Manufacturing Marvels® GOLDSTON, N.C. – Alotech, Inc.®, a contract manufacturer located in Goldston, N.C. has announced the company will be presented in an upcoming production of Manufacturing Marvels®, airing on The FOX Business Network® on October 3, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. CST. Produced by award winning producers Bob and … Continue reading Alotech, Inc.® to be on FOX Business Network® »

VertiMax Case Study: When Resistance Meets Performance, You Can Go Further, Faster, Higher (Sports Equipment Contract Manufacturer)

Overview VertiMax has created a patented jump training technology specifically designed to increase power in all phases of the vertical jump. By simultaneously targeting explosive leg power and arm swing velocity, athletes can maximize vertical lift and get unmatched vertical gains. VertiMax offers the only speed training technology that can apply resistance to the glutes, … Continue reading VertiMax Case Study: When Resistance Meets Performance, You Can Go Further, Faster, Higher (Sports Equipment Contract Manufacturer) »

Exhale Fully Case Study: When Mechanics Meets Ingenuity, You Can Breathe Easier (Medical Devices Contract Manufacturer)

Overview Exhale Fully, a North Carolina company, developed the Easy Breather Exercise Table to help patients with COPD improve their breathing. The device offers a gravity-powered approach to improve ventilation while helping to clean the lungs. The movement of the patient and table forces air out of the lungs, which is often difficult for patients … Continue reading Exhale Fully Case Study: When Mechanics Meets Ingenuity, You Can Breathe Easier (Medical Devices Contract Manufacturer) »

Top Ten Questions to ask a Contract Manufacturer

To be sure a contract manufacturer suits all of your needs, and your valuable resources and bottom line are protected, make sure you interview them and visit several times first. Since all contract manufacturers operate by different philosophies, it is best to prepare yourself with some good questions before you make a critical decision to … Continue reading Top Ten Questions to ask a Contract Manufacturer »