New product ideas may frequently come to mind and imagining them in action may boost excitement. However, the act of turning them into real commercial products sometimes overwhelms the inventor.

Knowing how to get a physical product from a sketch on a napkin to store shelves seems like a daunting task; however, it can be understood fairly quickly with the right behind-the-scenes insight. I ...

The key to making money from an invention is assessing your idea from a business perspective first — not after your patent issues. Is a patent only as “good” as your ability to defend it? Many people, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Curiosity and innovation are the two most prominent characteristics of inventors and change-makers. A craving to understand the mechanics ...

Disabled veteran Vernon Greene of Syracuse, New York, just wanted to stay upright while walking with his cane in rain and snow. One time, he fell hard, injuring himself while trying to do everyday ...

KANSAS CITY — Food companies this year are launching new products and inventing new brands more so than they were two years ago, when supply chain disruptions and demand for food at home brought on by ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Crowdfunding has become a successful way for an inventor to raise the money needed to create, manufacture and distribute a new product.

The key to successfully pitching a new product idea or invention to a potential investor or company is being concise and clear. You may have the best idea for a product that will save people time and ...

When Leland resident Talia Afoa talks about what she does, she uses the term "product development." That's because, she said, "If you say you're an inventor, everybody thinks you're crazy." Cue images ...

WILLMAR, Minn. — The spark of inspiration can happen at any time and be caused by the smallest of things. For Steve Vossen and Julie Vossen-Henslin of Willmar, it was the 2 inches of shampoo left in ...