Market & competitor analysis
We analyse target groups, competitors, price levels and reviews to find real market gaps and product opportunities.
/01Idea → seriesR&D
/02Hardware · SoftwareR&D
/03Private labelR&D
02 / 07Product development · R&D
From idea to market-ready product.
Our R&D team develops products with you that sell — from market analysis through hardware, firmware and software to the production-ready sample at the manufacturer.
02Product R&DCTG Trading GmbH
Successful products come from market understanding and solid engineering. Our R&D team combines product management, design and engineering — and supports your product all the way to series production at the manufacturer.
01Scope of services06
What we take care of.
Idea → seriesHardware · SoftwarePrivate label
Product concept & requirements specification
Features, target costs, standards and requirements are captured in a clear specification — the basis for development and manufacturers.
Industrial design & 3D engineering
Form, ergonomics, material selection and 3D engineering — designed for manufacturing, with an eye on cost and packaging.
Hardware, firmware & app development
Electronics, firmware, apps and cloud connectivity — including integration of AI features into connected products.
Prototyping, testing & validation
Functional prototypes, usage and endurance tests and pre-certification checks — until the product works reliably.
Transfer to production, packaging & private label
Handover to the manufacturer, sample management, packaging design, private label and product content for sales.
02Process04
Four steps to results.
Step 01
Research
Analyse market, competition and target group.
Step 02
Concept
Define specification, design and technical architecture.
Step 03
Prototype & test
Build, test and refine samples.
Step 04
Production start
Release and follow production at the manufacturer.
03FAQ03
01Do you also develop electronics and software?
Yes. Alongside industrial design we develop hardware, firmware and apps — including connected IoT devices and products with integrated AI features.
02Can I start with an existing product idea?
Of course. We take your idea, sketches or an existing product and develop it further — from optimisation to a complete relaunch.
03Who manufactures the finished product?
Together with you we select a suitable manufacturer from our network, support the transfer to series production and check quality before shipping.
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New security requirements already apply to internet-connected radio equipment — and the Cyber Resilience Act extends them to almost all products with software.
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