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Concept to Reality. The Process of Transitioning Innovation into Production. John Dewey ITM Partners, Ltd. (Innovation, Technology, Machinery). Concept Evolution. Maturing your vision Vetting the concept Realizing the dream. Understanding the Development Process. Concept definition
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Concept to Reality The Process of Transitioning Innovation into Production John Dewey ITM Partners, Ltd. (Innovation, Technology, Machinery)
Concept Evolution • Maturing your vision • Vetting the concept • Realizing the dream
Understanding the Development Process • Concept definition • Development of CAD Models • Prototypes • Proof of concept • Form/Fit/Function • Investor samples • Marketing samples • Test samples • Incorporate Feedback • Perform Value Engineering
Transitioning to Production • Time • Costs • Quantities • Materials • Sources (contract vs. in-house) • Certifications • I/P • Expectations
Pitfalls • False Expectations • Buy-in • Cost • Time • Market
What’s Next… • Protect your vision • Understand your Market • Seek advice: • Startech (Startech.1.org) • South Texas Angel Network (STAN) • Alamo Inventors (AlamoInventors.org)
Presented by: John Dewey Vice President, Operations ITM (Innovation, Technology, Machinery) 210-651-9066 www.itm-texas.com