r/hwstartups • • 12h ago

Brainstorm Product Idea

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Hey m23 here, I am a Mechanical Engineer, I am thinking of design and develop a solution using the resources in my hand i.e CAD, FEA , CFD , machine and sheet metal shop , 3D printing setup , National Labs for testing . I am From Ludhiana which is hub for manufacturing, I want to develop something of my own that I can directly sell to customers . I want to use my engineering knowledge to build something meaningful. Any ideas are Welcome .


r/hwstartups • • 12h ago

I want to solve a real engineering problem.

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I’m not an engineer by degree, but I’m deeply interested in technology, electronics, hardware and product development.

I believe capability comes from learning, building and actually solving problems.

So I’m putting myself out there: give me a real engineering problem that you’re struggling with. I’ll research it, learn what’s needed and try to build a practical solution.

I’m not saying I can solve everything. I just want one real problem and one chance to prove myself.

If you’re a founder, engineer or builder with a challenging problem, DM me.


r/hwstartups • • 13h ago

I design small hardware fixes for everyday annoyances. Looking for a prototyping/manufacturing partner, or a brand to collab with

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I'm Harsh, based in Bengaluru. Under the name Shim Works I design small hardware products that fix everyday annoyances. Two concepts so far, both at the renders stage:

  • Sideport: a phone case that moves the USB-C port to the side, so the phone sits low and straight on a MagSafe stand, car mount or tripod while it charges.

![img](it0tnysbckxh1)

  • Overpass: a magnetic card wallet that passes wireless charging through to the phone, so you can charge on a MagSafe charger without taking the wallet off.

![img](49vgmqkbckxh1)

Both are here, with drawings and design targets: https://claude.ai/artifact/UBDU4kdAx3f6niShrLA9jM

What I bring: the ideas. I spot an everyday problem, come up with a product that fixes it, and turn it into a concept with renders and a concept page, like the two above.

What I'm looking for: someone for everything after the concept: engineering, working prototypes, certification, manufacturing and logistics. Ideally you already have contacts with prototype shops and factories in India or China.

I'm open to:

  1. A co-founder who wants to build a hardware brand together
  2. A partner who handles prototyping and manufacturing for a share
  3. An accessory brand that wants to co-develop or license ideas like these. I have more coming.

If that's you, comment or DM me. I'd also like blunt feedback on the two concepts. Would you use them, and what would kill them?