Month August 2025

The CNC machine made a grinding sound I’d never heard before, and I knew I’d just destroyed my third prototype of the week. It was mid-March 2016, and there I was in my garage, parts scattered everywhere, my patience stretched…

Introduction Bringing a product idea to market can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can turn your concept into a successful product. We, at Cadly.AI, have witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs faced by creators trying…

What are the 5 phases of prototyping? TL;DR: Prototyping is a crucial step in bringing your ideas to life, and it involves several phases that help you refine your product and prepare it for launch. In this post, we’ll explore…

The CNC machine made a grinding sound I’d never heard before, and I knew I’d just destroyed my third prototype of the week. It was late on a Thursday evening, and once again, I was surrounded by shreds of defeated…

How to make a hardware prototype? TL;DR: Building a hardware prototype requires careful planning, design, and execution. In this post, we’ll cover the key steps to create a successful hardware prototype, from design to launch. How to build a hardware…

TL;DR: Prototyping is a crucial step in product development, and there are several types of prototyping that can help you test and refine your ideas. In this post, we’ll explore three main approaches to prototyping and discuss the most basic…

TL;DR: This post covers the basics of hardware prototyping, including examples and a step-by-step guide on how to create a prototype, and provides options for getting started with building a hardware prototype. What is a hardware prototype? A hardware prototype…

When you talk to Pat Brennan Founder of Cadly, you quickly realize you’re speaking to someone who doesn’t just think outside the box—he’s questioning whether the box was ever necessary in the first place. Raised on curiosity and sharpened by…