Can Start-Up Device Makers Tap Into IoT?

According to all technology forecasters, tens of billions of devices will be connected through wireless networks globally in the not too distant future. Digitalization has ignited a proliferation of connected devices in all sectors of life and business and this will translate into growing revenues for device makers.In the past, only a handful of established device makers were able to create blockbuster gadgets for world markets. But that’s changing. With the advent on IoT, hundreds of small start-ups are trying to cash-in and mimic the big manufacturers and bring new devices to global markets at a fraction of the price. Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter are flooded by these projects.But, competition is tough and making a connected consumer product for global distribution is not easy. So, how can device makers speed up time to market without jeopardizing the quality and user-experience of their products?Designing a connected product requires specialist expertise in antenna, EMC, mechanics and thermal design, and calls for time-consuming prototyping and testing. Let’s delve deeper.