Frequently Asked Questions
Engineering Development Services -- SBDC, Bucknell
FAQ's for individual inventors
FAQ's for established companies
FAQ's for individual inventors
I have an idea for a new product, what do I do first? First, you complete a request for consulting with your local SBDC. They have access to a variety of resources to assist you in your effort to bring the product to market, including the specialized services of the EDS.
Will you build a prototype for me? What will it cost?
If we do build a prototype (or protocept) for a client, we ask only that you pay for the materials - the rest is on us. Please do keep in mind, however, that building a prototype is never the first place to start product development.
If building a prototype is not the first place to start, then what is?
Click on this link to get an overview of our Flexi-Trac Client Mapping (TM) system to see an overview of the whole product development process.
FAQ's for established companies
We're a contract manufacturer with no proprietary products right now, but wish to take advantage of our excess capacity with products of our own. Can you help?
We can help you on your way, bringing a high level of expertise from a statewide, university-based network and experience from involvement with hundreds of clients. Contact your local SBDC for more information.
We're a small design firm or manufacturer with successful proprietary product. What can you possibly do to help us?
With our rapid prototyping capabilities, machine shop and access to university faculty with research interests, we are well positioned to help you explore new technologies.
