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Choosing a hardware engineering partner is a high-stakes decision. We created this guide because we believe informed buyers make the best partners. Every evaluation criterion in here is one we hold ourselves to.
What is Covered
Chapter Outline
Why Outsource Hardware Engineering
When it makes sense to bring in an external partner, and when it is better to build in-house.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs we have seen across hundreds of vendor evaluations, including ones that apply to us too.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
How to assess engineering depth across hardware, firmware, cloud, and full-stack capabilities.
Process and Communication Assessment
What to look for in project management, reporting cadence, and escalation handling.
IP Protection Checklist
Key clauses, structures, and safeguards for protecting your intellectual property.
Contract Terms to Negotiate
The terms that matter most, from payment milestones to warranty periods and exit clauses.
Onboarding Best Practices
How to set up the first 30 days for success with knowledge transfer, access provisioning, and alignment sessions.
Managing the Ongoing Relationship
Frameworks for quarterly reviews, continuous improvement, and scaling the engagement over time.
"We wrote the guide we wish existed when we started. Every criterion in here is one we hold ourselves to."
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