Thanks for the input Neilfj and M_D.
Neil was the Alpha Site for the CDW; he got a prototype after I beat the bejesus out of one for a few months, then I sent him another prototype (not the same unit) and he beat the bejesus out of it. When Neil was satisfied that it really worked and had anodized using it, I "enlisted" the Beta Sites.
The Beta Sites got additional prototypes to evaluate, newly built units.
Caswell was selected for his seriously experienced salesman's "nose" (remember I'm a geek, I couldn't sell anything) and his Industry and amateur contacts. Mike think's the CDW "smells good". If you don't pass this test with a professional salesman in the Business, your product is toast.
M_D is anodizing in a real manufacturing business environment, he brings this and an expert welder's perspective. The CDW may not replace racking for many of his products and that's OK. CDW is an alternative to racking and it has it's place. M_D has made a point that I didn't consider; a blemish on one side of the work only, that's important.
The Beta Sites will yet again beat the bejesus out of the CDW, and suggest modifications/improvements, Neil already has, these were incorporated in the Beta units and his Alpha unit was also upgraded. This is how electronics development is done; or at least how I do it, tested as stringently as telecom electronics, I don't trust any other way.
I selected my Alpha and Beta Sites well, none of them will give me a break, just as this critical evaluation should be done. Well done guys, get even tougher if anything.
More to come, stay tuned.
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