PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Conception to Market

Enginuity’s product development service supports startups, inventors, and engineering teams across industries—reducing risk, shortening the development lifecycle, and unlocking cost-effective paths to market.

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From Concept to Market-Ready

From initial sketches to creating products, we’re with you at every step. From early concept to working prototype, we help you design, build, and launch with speed, clarity, and confidence.
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From Idea to Prototype

Our product development team helps you reduce technical and market risk by stress-testing technology, validating product-market fit, and preparing for launch—with the right partners along the way.

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Truth Your Tech. De-Risk Early.

We support startups and early-stage companies with product development expertise—validating technology, reducing risk, and preparing for scale.
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Fix What’s Broken. Modernize What’s Outdated.

We help modernize outdated systems, re-engineer legacy products, and integrate smarter technologies to optimize performance, rationalize components, and ensure long-term reliability.
Commercialization

From Idea to Prototype

Our product development team helps you reduce technical and market risk by stress-testing technology, validating product-market fit, and preparing for launch—with the right partners along the way.
Inventor

Truth Your Tech. De-Risk Early.

We support startups and early-stage companies with product development expertise—validating technology, reducing risk, and preparing for scale.
Startups

Fix What’s Broken. Modernize What’s Outdated.

We help modernize outdated systems, re-engineer legacy products, and integrate smarter technologies to optimize performance, rationalize components, and ensure long-term reliability.
Commercialization

Turn Your Ideas Into Real Products

With cross-industry product development experience, we use a stage-gated approach to reduce risk, shorten cycle times, and support innovation—from concept to launch.

Solving Product Development Challenges Across Industries

Remember, building hardware is hard. Leverage our years of product development experience to your advantage.

Is Your Concept Ready for Takeoff?

We support aerospace and defense teams through every stage of product development—from concept and design to prototyping and production readiness.

Aerospace and Defense Product Development by Enginuity

Are You Launching the Next Must-Have Consumer Product?

From pharma devices to smart home tech, we help turn everyday ideas into high-impact consumer products—engineered for scale, usability, and market appeal.

Consumer Product Development by Enginuity

Are You Building for Blue Environments?

We help develop marine-grade products—designed to withstand saltwater, pressure, and harsh conditions while meeting performance, safety, and compliance standards.

Product Development of Marine Products.

Are You Building the Future of Manufacturing?

We build integrated systems and robotic machines for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and scalable manufacturing automation.

Smart Manufacturing Product Development Built By Enginuity

Product Development Capabilities

Design gaps kill great products —our technical process fills them before they become costly mistakes.

Product Design

We design products that balance user needs, functionality, and manufacturability—ensuring form and purpose are aligned from the start.

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Product Prototyping

We build and test functional prototypes using 3D printing, CNC, and fabrication to validate design, fit, and usability early.

Mechanical Design

We engineer mechanical systems for durability, efficiency, and performance—translating ideas into manufacturable, high-functioning physical products.
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Electronics Design

We integrate electronics into products with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and seamless interaction between hardware and software systems.
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Industrial Design

We craft user-centered designs that blend aesthetics with usability, ensuring your product stands out and delivers a great experience.
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Product Manufacturing

We prepare products for scalable manufacturing—refining design, sourcing components, and supporting production setup for quality and efficiency.

Key Clients

Aerospace and Defense Program Manager at Enginuity

Rhodri Armour, PhD, P.Eng.

Program Manager, Engineering Design and Discovery

Rhodri provides the expert technical oversight needed to ensure your product maintains timeline and budget. He has taken opaque ideas and confidently turned out MVPs (minimum viable product) that are ready for the next stage of development.

At any point in your product’s development, Rhodri will navigate you through the often complex path of ideation to production.

His expertise has catapulted developments in life science, food and nutrition, renewable energy, carbon sequestration and wearable tech. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Fun fact about Rhodri: He is a mechanical engineer with a PhD in biomimicry. (Ask him about his doctorate thesis – you won’t regret it.)

Product Development: Case Study, & Stories

See how engineering-led product development helped clients navigate complexity—from early-stage design to manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between product design, development, and prototyping?
Product design focuses on form, function, and user experience. Product development is the full process—research, design, engineering, testing, and preparing for manufacturing. Prototyping is the stage where we build physical or digital models to validate design, functionality, and manufacturability before production.
Can you validate a startup’s technology before we invest?
Yes—we’ve worked directly with VCs to validate early-stage technologies before funding decisions. Our team assesses technical feasibility, scalability, and manufacturability to uncover risks early and provide clear, engineering-backed insight.

We evaluate prototypes, review IP strategy, and outline development pathways to help you invest with confidence. Whether you're looking to de-risk hardware, ensure go-to-market readiness, or verify a founder's technical claims—we’ve done it before, and we can do it for you.

Do you write the software or firmware for products?
Yes. Our in-house team develops embedded software and firmware for connected devices, sensors, and control systems. We ensure tight integration with hardware, optimizing for performance, memory, and power efficiency—critical for industrial, medical, and consumer-grade products.
What exactly does a product development firm do?
We turn ideas into market-ready products. That includes strategy, design, engineering, prototyping, testing, compliance, and manufacturing support.

At Enginuity, we specialize in solving complex technical challenges and bringing physical products to life across industries.

What is new product development?
New product development (NPD) is the complete process of transforming an idea into a functional, manufacturable, and scalable product. It involves research, concept development, design, prototyping, engineering, and launch preparation—all tailored to market and user needs.
Why should I work with Enginuity?

We bring deep cross-disciplinary expertise in electronics engineeringmechanical engineeringindustrial designautomation robotics engineeringmanufacturing engineering, and safety engineering.. Whether you're solving legacy issues or launching something new, we build solutions that work—technically, commercially, and at scale. Our clients stay with us because we solve problems others can’t.

What’s your product development process or roadmap like?

Our product development process follows the following stages to de-risk your ide: 

  • Research & Strategy
  • Concept Development
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Prototyping
  • IP & Compliance
  • Manufacturing & Launch

This structured, stage-gated approach helps reduce risk, improve decision-making, and accelerate go-to-market timelines.

If you’d like to learn more about our detailed engineering discovery process, we invite you to read through that section.

Can you support mass production after development?

Yes. We support the full transition from prototype to production—including design for manufacturing (DFM), vendor selection, production validation, and ongoing technical support during scaling.

We also connect clients with our trusted network of manufacturers, fabricators, and component suppliers, helping you build and manage a reliable supply chain from early sourcing through to full-scale production.

Do you offer in-house prototyping capabilities like 3D printing or CNC?

Absolutely. We have in-house capabilities including 3D printing, CNC machining, and electronics prototyping, allowing us to iterate quickly and validate designs under real-world conditions.

Can you develop product to meet certifications like FDA, ISO, or FCC?

Definitely. Our team designs with standards and certifications in mind—including FDA, ISO, FCC, CE, and others—ensuring your product meets regulatory, safety, and market-specific requirements.

As a complete engineering and design firm, we diligently ensure that all the product development and deliverables comply or exceed industry regulations. Over the years, we have met the following standards/certifications:

Electronics Standards 

  • FCC Part 15
  • PTCRB

Marine Classifications & Offshore Standards

  • ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
  • DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
  • Lloyd’s Register

Safety & Automation Standards

  • CSA Z434 – Industrial Robot Safety
  • CSA Z432 – Machine Safeguarding
  • IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • ISO 13849 – Safety of Machinery

Structural & Mechanical Standards

  • ISO, ASME, and API – Offshore and Marine Structures
  • ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
  • API 2A-WSD – Offshore Platform Design

Military & Defense Standards (MIL-SPECs)

  • MIL-STD-810 – Environmental Engineering Considerations for Military Equipment
  • MIL-STD-882 – System Safety
  • MIL-STD-461 – Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Control
  • MIL-STD-1472 – Human Factors Engineering
  • MIL-S-901D – Shock Testing for Shipboard Equipment
  • MIL-DTL-31000 – Technical Data Packages
  • MIL-STD-167-1A - Mechanical Vibrations
  • MIL-STD-461 - Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

If you are uncertain which regulations may apply to your project, please reach out to our team today.

How much does product development typically cost?

The cost varies depending on product complexity, development stage, and required services. Projects can range from tens of thousands to more, depending on scope. We’ll scope the work transparently and tailor a plan to fit your budget and goals.
To get an accurate estimate, contact us—we’d be happy to talk through your project.

Are there funding or grant opportunities you can help me access?

Enginuity serves as your bridge to essential funding and grant opportunities, facilitating connections with influential entities in the ecosystem. In previous years, we have connected entrepreneurs with the following companies in the ecosystem:

Regional Development and Innovation:

Entrepreneurship and Business Support:

Educational Institutions and Research:

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Does Enginuity invest in new hardware startups?
While direct investment in hardware startups isn’t our model, we act as a catalyst, connecting you with a vibrant network of investors, accelerators, and incubators. We try our best to ensure you have the financial and mentorship support necessary to turn your idea into market-ready product.

Moreover, our extensive network includes connections to large-scale prototype manufacturers and specialists in product development and commercialization.

Do you sign NDAs before discussing ideas?
Yes, absolutely. We regularly sign NDAs to protect your intellectual property and give you the confidence to speak freely about your idea.
Can you do a patent search?
Yes. We conduct thorough patent searches to assess novelty and potential conflicts. Our team also has hands-on experience supporting several patent applications across industries.
Do you help file patents or connect clients with patent lawyers?
Yes. We guide you through the patent process and connect you with experienced product patent lawyers to help secure and protect your intellectual property.
Do I need a prototype before filing a patent?
A prototype isn’t required to file a patent, but it can significantly strengthen your application by demonstrating function and usability. More importantly, building a prototype helps validate that your idea actually works—saving you from spending money on a patent for something that may not be viable.

At Enginuity, we develop prototypes that not only support your patent claims but also boost your credibility with investors and increase your chances of securing funding.

Do clients usually own the patents developed through your process?
Yes. In nearly all cases, our clients retain full ownership of any patents or intellectual property developed during the project.