Catalyst PDG | Product Development And Design Blog

A seated patient holds the Polyform-1H, a device that harnesses the power of neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity- Developing the Polyform-1h

"Catalyst was able to make my product at the price point that I needed to be at, out of the

EDM uses a high-voltage electric spark to erode metal with very high accuracy without ever touching the mold. We’ve produced

3D Printed Mold in a Plastic Injection Press

3D Printed Molds? Actually, Yes.

To speed up our exploration of printed molds while reserving press time for clients, we invested in a small tabletop

The Power of Improvement

When investments are made to improve the Catalyst process, we consider that a win for clients as well as the

A Holiday Wish

Each year as the BIG holiday approaches, everyone here at Catalyst gets a bit caught up in the spirit of

Back To School

“I appreciate any opportunity to help nurture the creative and inventive spirit of students, with the hope that it will

7 Keys To Reshoring

You’re not alone if you think the news cycle has been a bit much to handle lately. Among all the

Mass Appeal

"We like to be very interactive with our clients, and I think that helps them get engaged in the process.

Creativity is essential in product design

Reality Driven Design

“It is a simple fact that even the most attractive conceptual design is worthless if it cannot be made using

Focused On The Client

“When Dennis and I started this company, we really felt like if we focused on client success, everything else would

Catalyst Mourns a Loss

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the recent passing of Dennis Turner, Catalyst Co-Founder

A Holiday Tradition

The holidays are in full swing and that means it's officially greeting card season! Each year, whether our clients have

Supporting New Businesses

At Catalyst, we do a lot of product-line innovation projects for large, established companies. But some of the most rewarding

Catalyst at Make48 Indianapolis

Catalyst employees volunteered their time and skills to teams during a 48 hour prototyping competition in Indianapolis!

Keeping You In The Loop

When Jennifer started her company, the Catalyst engineering and industrial design team helped refine the design and she has kept

Considering Color

Accurate color reproduction is both art and science. See how Catalyst delivers consistent color in plastic injection molded components.

A Passion For ... Plastics?

“College teaches you how to learn, but you gain the most experience from getting out there and doing it. There

R&D Costs Holding You Back?

New product research and development can be a pretty intricate process. We understand it’s a difficult decision to invest resources

The Masked Problem

The general population bought up paper towels, gloves, hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol and even toilet paper. Suppliers were also dealing

Perseverance Pays Off

New technology and innovation generated by the Perseverance program is already benefiting us here on terra firma. Most of us

Attention All Entrepreneurs!

Matt came to Catalyst with an idea and a sketch on a napkin. Now he sells his successful, patented invention

Thank You To All Medical And Frontline Workers

Many of us have become numb to the daily reports and have tried to live our lives as normally as

The World On the Other Side

The world will be changed. We hear the term “new normal” quite a bit these days, but what does that

Turning Entrepreneur Vision into Reality

Catalyst Product Development has guided many first-time entrepreneurs through this process over our 20-year history. Our entrepreneurs arrive packed with

Answering the Call to COVID-19 PPE Demand

There are many challenges of obtaining PPE when dependent on overseas vendors. Catalyst connected with the State of Indiana to

COVID-19 | Supporting Our Clients and Strategic Partners

Catalyst sincerely hopes everyone stays safe and heathy during these uncertain times. We are taking necessary precautions to protect our

...When You're Having Fun

Five years ago, I wrote a similar post to this entitled “Time Flies” and was really proud of that title

Targeting Optimization through Innovation

Product development from the ground up is not necessarily the best path

Do You Feel Lucky?

We have all heard or used the phrase “Guess we got lucky” when something goes our way. While that may

What is Creativity?

There has been much talk lately about AI being used in innovation. As AI continues to evolve, we wonder, can

Dear Toilet Paper, Be my Valentine

A brief history of toilet paper and how love is a many splintered thing

The Reality of Innovation

Sketchpads, whiteboards, and sticky notes: where product design starts, but shouldn’t end

The Chinese Tooling Puzzle

The hidden implications of outsourcing product production to low cost countries

New Product Perspective & Trends for 2019

Many companies returned from the holidays with a focus on 2019—finalizing financial targets, planning new product introductions, completing budgets.

Physics and Engineering Paired with Holidays

An Engineering Perspective on Santa Claus

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus (and he was obviously a quantum physics major at M.I.T.)

Catalyst Converts to all LED High-Bay Lighting in Production Area

Catalyst is reducing its carbon footprint by becoming more energy efficient in their production areas.

Done Right, the First Time: How to Ensure Project Success

A new client came to us with product renderings completed by a very large, very well-known design firm...

A Spooky Design Story: Dr. Frankenstein's Prototype

Since it is Halloween, let’s consider Dr. Frankenstein’s monster from a product development perspective. Or, more accurately, Dr. Frankenstein’s prototype.

Catalyst Invests in Next Generation Innovators

Catalyst is determined to pass on its love of exploration to the next generation of innovative thinkers.

The Curse of Tunnel Vision

One thing I often say to everyone at Catalyst is, “We represent the world outside the box and our customers

The Seven Deadly Sins of Product Design

How to protect your next product design project from disaster.

How to Choose the Right Rapid Tooling Partner

While some failures can lead to new discoveries and opportunities, “success challenged development” often only succeeds in consuming valuable time

The Magic of Collaborative Brainstorming

Some believe that artistic skill and uber-creativity are required prerequisites for brainstorming activities. That could not be farther from the

Inspiring the Next Generation of Design Thinkers

Catalyst Product Development recently welcomed the Young Innovators Quest (YiQ) group to their facility for a tour and a learning

New Innovation Center Brings Design Thinking Closer

Catalyst Product Development recently completed construction of its new Innovation Center adding over 500 square feet of creative space dedicated

Technology Hits the Road: Running Gear over the Last 30 Years

Much of the appeal of running lies in its inherent simplicity.

Cooperative Collaboration: A Student’s Perspective

The college experience is typically defined by four years of no parental supervision, long days in class, followed by longer

The Highs and Lows of 3D Printing

In recent months, A prototyping technology that has been utilized in the Product Development field for years has become a

Time Flies

Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that Dennis and I were at a Penn Station on