Our Services
At Hardware Hub, we specialize in providing tailored solutions to help startups and small-to-medium businesses succeed. Our services are designed to guide you through every stage of product development, from initial concept to final production.
Product Development Consulting
For a specific project
Price: Starting at $200 per hour
What It Includes:
CAD modeling and design optimization for a project (e.g., SolidWorks).
Rapid prototyping guidance and testing.
Design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis to ensure production readiness.
Manufacturer sourcing for prototyping and production.
Up to 2 iterations of the product
Additional Pricing Options:
Basic Design Support: $1,000 (for additional iterations of CAD design and DFM).
Prototyping and Sourcing Package: $8,000–$10,000 (includes full CAD, prototype production, and sourcing recommendations).
Market Validation
& Go-To-Market Strategy
Price: Starting at $200 per hour
What It Includes:
Customer discovery interviews to validate product-market fit.
Total Addressable Market (TAM) analysis and competitive research.
High-level pricing strategy and positioning recommendations.
Additional Pricing Options:
Basic Package: $2,500 (includes customer discovery and TAM analysis).
Advanced Package: $5,000 (adds competitor research, detailed pricing models, and a go-to-market roadmap).
Investor Pitch Deck Add-On: $1,000–$1,500 (professionally designed investor materials).
Startup Advisory
Price: Starting at $1,500 per month
What It Includes:
Monthly strategy sessions to refine business models and product plans.
Access to a network of manufacturers, designers, and engineers.
Tailored advice for securing funding and building strategic partnerships.
Additional Pricing Options:
Single Business Model Workshop: $1,500 (one-time session).
Ongoing Monthly Mentorship: $3,000/month (for startups needing regular support over 3-6 months).
Mechanical Eng. Consulting
Hourly Rate: $100 / hour
What It Includes:
On-demand mechanical design, SolidWorks modeling, and prototyping.
Design for manufacturability (DFM) guidance and troubleshooting.
Access to a network of manufacturers and suppliers.
Additional Options:
DFMEA analysis or production optimization (project-based pricing available).
Napkin to CAD
Price: Starting at $500
What It Includes:
Transformation of your sketch into a fully detailed CAD drawing, ready for prototyping or production.
Expert design feedback and recommendations for optimization.
Delivery of high-quality CAD files in your preferred format.
Additional Pricing Options:
Engineering Drawings: $200
Design for manufacturing: $200 (tailor the design for a specific form of manufacturing like 3D printing, injection molding, or CNC machining).
Our Process
NDA
Protect your ideas with a mutual NDA before we begin.
Initial Consultation
Discuss your goals, challenges, and project needs during a no-cost, 30-minute consultation.
Select Service
Select your service then receive a detailed Scope of Work (SOW) outlining the project deliverables, timeline, and pricing to ensure alignment and transparency.
Project Kickoff
Begin your project with expert guidance and consistent communication to meet your milestones efficiently.
