Hardware Startups Resources That You Must Know

The last some years there has been a rampant growth in the field of Startup Company or commonly called StartUp. Majority being in the field of information technology, especially web technology, mobile, and games. Nevertheless the definition of the word “Startup " itself can mean wider, not glued in terms of information technology alone but can be in other fields such as automotive, biotechnology, advertising, semiconductors, and others.

 The areas that will be discussed in this article are on hardware pioneers and hardware startups. Actually there are quite a lot of startup actors in this one field, but the publication in the media is still less frenetic with web startup, mobile, and games. This is understandable given the current internet users either through handheld devices and computers have increased significantly.

Types of business in the field of hardware vary widely, ranging from simple technology to high technology such as IC Design, FPGA-Field Programmable Gates Array, and Embedded Systems. In other countries accelerated programs for startup hardware starters are also starting to emerge.

Needs Coverage

  • A company is established to create products that provide solutions to the problems that exist in the community. Likewise with pioneering companies in the field of hardware, should be able to provide the best solution. Some sectors that still need such solutions include:
  • Disaster management (volcano eruption, tsunami, fire), can be made a device for early warning / early warning system. The user of this solution is the local government or government in a region.
  • Industrial process control and monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, fluid levels, fluid velocity, etc.), can be made of tele control and telemetry systems. Users of this solution are the oil & gas industry, telecommunications, warehousing, chemical and related industries.
  • Telecommunication and Network can be made VoIP devices, Router, PABX, and others. Users of this solution are telecommunication companies, offices, and housing.
  • Smart Building / Smart Home, fully automated building or house integrated with one device as controller and supervisor. Users of these solutions are offices and housing.

There are still many other sectors that certainly need a device that aims to facilitate human work. 

The number of sectors targeted by users of hardware solutions leads to a varied business model from startups. Here are the business models that can be implemented:

1.  Project-Based

This business model is based on the user / client request specification. Devices are tailor made to suit the needs of a project. In this condition required discipline and good project management to be able to finish making the device on schedule. As a device manufacturer, we must have all the required components, even backup components if at any time there is a mistake.

2.  PCB manufacturing (Printed Circuit Board)

 This business model focuses more on PCB manufacturing, where the manufacturing process uses CNC machines so the end result is very precise. Schematic drawing design and PCB routing can come from clients or can be done at the same time as client request at scondar.

3.  Research and Development

The company's business undertakes new technology research and hardware product development from schematic design, PCB, assembly, software development (OS, firmware, application) to testing / quality control before the product is officially launched. Some companies only focus on software development, such as embedded Linux (kernel porting, device driver, application development). In this business, it takes skill and high technology competence which always follow the latest condition. The largest cost capital is used on the research and development side, as well as the need for reliable human resources.

 4. System Integrator

The company's business combines hardware with software that supports each other to create an integrated system. The principle is to use the hardware that is already on the market and then integrate with the software, modify and install in the field as required by the client. Businesses like this need expertise to know the technology of various hardware / multivendor manufacturers.

5.  Development Kit

 In this business model the company focuses on making development boards (Development Board), peripherals and other peripheral accessories for learning purposes, and training. The target markets are technical schools, universities, hobbies, and companies. Scondar provides a lot of information regarding the printed circuit board development which will help you in your business.

6.  Re-branding

 The principle of this business model is to use another brand tool then make the necessary modifications, change the box design or casing and then replace it with its own brand in order to speed up product marketing time.

7.  Consultant

Business models like this should require highly experienced Human Resources in their field. Due to the diverse and complex needs of clients, the expertise of handling hardware and software problems is precisely and efficiently required.

The business model of startup companies in the hardware field is as described above. But it is not possible if there is another business model implemented considering the many opportunities of market sectors that are still wide open for this field.

Conclusion

 Hardware startup companies (hardware startup) have their own challenges, because the technology is growing rapidly and requires competent human resources. In addition from the capital side also requires considerable cost because it follows the price of the device / component varies and research time is not for a moment. Each applied business model has its own risk, so it is recommended that beginner entrepreneurs in this field must be careful in their selection.

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