/technologies/businessofengineering/b/blog/posts/4-steps-to-avoiding-product-development-disasterWhether it’s introducing a product for the first time or creating the next generation of an existing device, the development phase is the backbone of any technology initiative. At best, it can be a creative and exciting endeavor that helps to set youen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/businessofengineering/b/blog/posts/4-steps-to-avoiding-product-development-disasterTue, 27 Sep 2016 18:40:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2bcddc52-9c3b-40e7-99b2-97274a5f5623jw07520<p>Hi John,</p><p>These are excellent insights into a very complex process. Thanks for the information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>John W.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2059&AppID=96&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/businessofengineering/b/blog/posts/4-steps-to-avoiding-product-development-disasterTue, 27 Sep 2016 18:31:04 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2bcddc52-9c3b-40e7-99b2-97274a5f5623rscasny0<p>I would add: Test the Product Endlessly. Bench test, field test, etc. Make sure it is compliance tested for the market that the product will be sold. UL, CSA, CE, etc. Compliance testing can make or break a new product.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2059&AppID=96&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">