Make vs. Buy: How to Decide on Hardware Components

When developing a hardware product, you need to make many important decisions. One of the biggest is whether to make or buy hardware components. A custom component can give you more control. However, it can also increase development time and costs. On the other hand, an off-the-shelf component can speed up development. It may also […]

  • Market research & user needs 
  • Product definition & specifications 
  • Regulatory feasibility (BIS, CE, FCC, ISO, medical, automotive, etc.) 
  • Cost modeling & unit economics 
  • Make vs Buy decisions