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The Hidden Cost of Hardware Prototyping
Hardware founders often underestimate the true cost of moving from a functional prototype to mass production. This episode explores the 'valley of death' between engineering validation and manufacturing readiness, using a specific case study of a smart home sensor startup that blew its budget on tooling. We break down why design for manufacturing matters more than clever features, how custom PCBs can derail timelines, and the financial reality of holding inventory you cannot sell. Lucas and Luna dissect the hidden costs of NPI, the importance of supplier relationships, and why most…
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