New Product Innovations

Innovation in new physical products continues to grow rapidly. In each industry segment, new products are being brought to market that have new features, connectivity and benefits for users.

We have rounded up some of the biggest trends in new product innovations across multiple industries.

Guide to Developing Products with Ultrasonic Wear Sensors

Design 1st Blog Last updated : Ultrasonic wear technology is revolutionizing how we maintain and monitor industrial machinery, employing advanced sensors to peer into the

November 1, 2025 No Comments

10 Steps to Finding a Manufacturer for your Product

Design 1st Resources Estimated Reading Time: Table Of Contents Start Your Search Here Build a list of potential manufacturers Define Your Product Requirements Assess Manufacturer

April 11, 2025 No Comments

How to Sell Your Invention to Canadian Tire

Design 1st Blog How to Sell Your Invention to Canadian Tire How to Sell Your Invention to Canadian Tire Last updated : Canada’s iconic “we-sell-everything”

February 26, 2024 No Comments

How much do prototypes cost?

Design 1st Prototyping How Much do Prototypes Cost? Prototype costs can range from $100 to upwards of $30,000 for high fidelity connected devices. Video:

January 22, 2024 No Comments

5 New Flood Prevention Products

Design 1st Blog Floods are becoming more common globally. The main solution deployed to fight these rising water is sandbags – 1000’s upon 1000’s of

December 30, 2023 No Comments

Navigating 20 Years of AI with 10 Groundbreaking Trends

Design 1st Blog Last updated : Discover the ten key AI trends impacting the future of product development. In 20 years, AI has shifted from

October 26, 2023 No Comments

Design 1st Made Everything So Incredibly Easy!

“We had some very tight specifications, but Design 1st gave us ideas we never thought possible. Our product works incredibly and now looks fantastic – like something you’d see in a modern hospital. We’re really thankful to have found Design 1st.”

Matt LeMay

VP Services, Nuraleve Medical Devices

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