Innovation is a Choice – What Choice are you Making for your Organization?  “The challenges to innovation are embedded in the three core dimensions of your organization: the people, the culture, and the systems.” Read more… http://johnlatham.me/innovation-choice/

3D Paper Prototyping.  The options for 3D prototyping are rapidly growing. “If you need production parts or jigs or fixtures, the IRIS is not the right machine.  If you are designing packaging or consumer products, or you want early stage visual design feedback, the IRIS is worth a look.” Read more… http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/7110/Paper-Prototypes-for-Product-Development-with-Mcor-IRIS.aspx

A Trend to Know – Big Data is Primed to Make a Big Impact on Innovation – Learn the Players.  “According to one projection, the sales of big-data-related products and services grew to more than $18 billion in 2013.” Read more… http://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2014/industry/big-data

Innovation Critical to Sustain Australia’s Economy – Manufacturing Leaving the Country. “Unless you are in high-technology, innovative products, you are not going to survive. If you are in low-technology, labour-intensive products, imports are going to knock you over every time” Read more… http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/innovation-key-to-competitive-future-economists-and-industry-groups-warn-20140211-32g34.html

Medical Device Example of Lean Customer-Centric Design. “Using this approach over the past three years, Forefront’s engineering team has introduced nine new products in product development cycles that averaged eight-to-nine months.” Read more…. http://www.designnews.com/document.asp?doc_id=271582

P is for Story – Your Product Story. “Does your product have a story that encourages people to become involved with your brand and to promote it on your behalf? Read more… http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/analysis/supplements/marketing-mix-2014/the-new-science-of-product-development/4009260.article