We are regularly contacted by clients who have a product idea but no expertise in product design. These ideas have often been born in everyday situations when facing a problem…
When should you develop a product further?
Few products stay completely unchanged as time goes on, as renewals and continuous improvement become increasingly important, especially in highly competitive fields. Improving a product’s features may be a primary…
What does a mechanical engineer actually do?
In this blog article, we are taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of mechanical design, as we strive to answer the question posed in the headline. The best…
If there are several ways to implement a product idea, how do you choose the best one?
Whether the aim of a design project is to create a new product or develop an existing product further, the design phase rarely ends in a situation where there is…
How long does it take to design a product?
When a customer who has an idea for a product contacts us, one of the most common things they want to know is how long does it take to design…
What information does an engineering office need to be able to design a product?
Our job as an engineering office is to develop ideas into products. Every time we start a new design project, there are certain things we need to resolve before getting…
How much does it cost to design a product?
Price is an important factor also when choosing a service provider for expert services, but for some reason, this information often cannot be found on the service providers’ websites. There…
What does “mechanical design” mean?
On our website, we have described Optotec as an engineering office specialised in mechanical design. Now and then, when we have been introducing our services to potential clients, some of…
“This is probably a stupid question, but…”
Welcome to Optotec’s blog! In this blog, we will answer questions that our clients have asked us over the years about product development and mechanical design. Quite often, these questions…
Optotec is now a service provider for Business Finland’s innovation voucher
Optotec is now a service provider for Business Finland’s innovation voucher We have registered as a service provider for Business Finland’s innovation voucher. The innovation voucher is funding intended for…