Product development for entrepreneurs with great ideas
Y1 Engineering is a product development firm that focuses on turning rough ideas into commercially excelling & innovative products for small businesses.
Start building your next best-selling product today.
“Y1 Engineering has been instrumental in helping us bring new ideas out of the concept stage.”
— Michael Lannan, CEO of Aldon Company Inc.
“Youngwon took loose product ideas and turned them into real, buildable concepts.”
— Brad Zerman, Founder of Seven Point Dispensary
Core Offer: Product Development Package
Discover, validate, and develop your next best-selling product
What you get
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A complete product concept defining how your product looks, functions, and solves the problem.
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You get CAD models, renderings, and design views that make the idea easy to review with your team, customers, investors, vendors, or manufacturers.
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High-quality product images for stakeholder reviews, marketing, or investor presentations.
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Detailed engineering drawings that manufacturers use to produce your product accurately.
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A complete list of every part, material, and component required for production.
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A physical prototype used to evaluate fit, function, and usability, with opportunities for iterative refinement based on testing and feedback.
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Estimated production costs to help plan pricing, margins, and manufacturing budgets.
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Vetted manufacturing and component sourcing recommendations to streamline production.
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Engineering guidance during production to answer questions and help ensure a smooth launch.
How we do it
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We insist on signing an NDA to protect your great ideas.
We start by learning what you want to build, what problem it solves, and where you are in the process. You do not need a perfect plan or idea. We help clarify the next best steps.
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We explore possible directions, use cases, constraints, and design opportunities so your idea becomes a clear and practical concept.
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We handle engineering and design.
We’ll turn the concept into something you can see, test, and improve through CAD, mockups, 3D prints, and prototype-ready designs that you can test with your potential customers.
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We make sure that the final design is optimized for manufacturability so your budget met without sacrificing the performance of the final product.
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We refine the final direction into organized design files, drawings, and manufacturing notes so you can move toward quoting, production, or launch. Once completed, you receive everything needed to manufacture and launch the product.
Testimonials
“We have had several opportunities to work with Y1 Engineering on the development of railroad related products. Their contribution has been instrumental in helping us bring new ideas out of the concept stage. From the initial engineering stages through prototyping their team demonstrated a high level of technical expertise, creativity, and professionalism.
Throughout our projects, they worked closely with us to understand the unique requirements of the railroad industry and provided valuable engineering insight. Their prototyping capabilities allowed us to quickly evaluate designs, make necessary refinements.
Perhaps most importantly, Y1 Engineering delivered on their commitments. In an industry where timelines and deadlines matter, they consistently provided quality work when they said they would. Their communication was clear, expectations were managed effectively, and there were no surprises along the way.
We value partners who combine technical competence with reliability, and Y1 Engineering has proven to be exactly that. Based on our experience, we would not hesitate to recommend Y1 Engineering to companies seeking a dependable engineering and prototyping partner.”
— Michael Lannan, CEO of Aldon Company Inc.
“We worked with Youngwon and Y1 Engineering on two separate product development projects, and both were handled extremely well.
As a business owner, I do not have time to micromanage an engineering project. Youngwon made the process simple. He communicated clearly, moved fast, solved problems independently, and delivered work that gave us confidence in the next stage of the product.
If you are a founder or business owner, I would absolutely recommend Y1 Engineering.
— Brad Zerman, Founder & CEO of Seven Point Dispensary
See if Y1 Engineering is right for you
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A branded, lower-cost alternative to custom millwork for Peak Beyond Pick & Place Category Stations
What’s included
One custom 3D-printed NFC reader cover, designed around your branding
Digital proof / rendering for your approval before production
Direct support from Y1 Engineering during proofing and fulfillment
Product Description
3D-printed NFC reader covers for The Peak Beyond Pick & Place station environments in dispensaries. Branded to your logo, premium feel, simpler and lower-cost than full custom millwork.
Details
Creates a more premium, branded interaction point at the reader. Helps customers recognize where to engage with the NFC reader. Aligns the hardware with the dispensary's aesthetic. Simpler and lower-cost than fully custom millwork.
Compatibility
Designed for The Peak Beyond Pick & Place Category Station NFC reader hardware. If your kiosk or reader model differs, contact us before ordering so we can confirm fit.
Customization
After checkout, we coordinate logo placement, body color, and logo/text color preferences.
Preferred logo formats: vector (SVG, PDF) or high-resolution raster (PNG/JPG).
You will receive a proof to approve; manufacturing starts after approval.
Final printed colors may vary slightly from screen or swatch — we match as closely as practical for the material and process.
Key benefits
Creates a more premium, branded interaction point at the reader.
Helps customers recognize where to engage with the NFC reader.
Aligns the hardware with the dispensary's aesthetic.
Simpler and lower-cost than fully custom millwork.
How it works
Submit logo and order details.
Y1 creates a proof/rendering for your approval.
You review and approve the proof.
Manufacturing begins.
Product ships to your location in 6-8 weeks.
Shipping
We ship to addresses in the United States unless otherwise agreed. Carrier and timing are confirmed after your order and proof approval. You will receive tracking when the package ships.
Returns & cancellations
This item is made-to-order with your branding. Cancellations may only be possible before production begins. Because the product is custom, returns are generally not accepted except where required by law or if the item is defective or materially not as approved in the final proof. Contact us if there is an issue with your shipment.
Featured Products
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Unify your house of brands and turn attention into revenue for ALL your brands.
THE PROBLEM
Brands spend millions building awareness—then lose the sale on crowded shelves.
Products blend into the background. Campaigns become expensive to refresh. Brand portfolios feel disconnected.
Even successful brands face three costly challenges:
Customers overlook products they would otherwise buy.
Marketing campaigns become outdated and expensive to refresh.
Brand portfolios feel disconnected, making cross-selling difficult.
When attention is lost at the shelf, revenue is lost with it.
THE SOLUTION
Brand beacons are a modular merchandising system designed to capture attention where purchase decisions happen.
Refresh branding, artwork, designs, launches, and promotions in minutes—not months—while creating a consistent branded presence across every location.
WHY BEACON?
Interchangeable Branding Panels
Swap graphics and messaging without replacing the display.
Shelf, Counter, and Wall Ready
Designed to fit existing retail environments.
Connected Brand Ecosystem
Link brands, product families, and campaigns into one cohesive shelf presence.
Built for Scale
From pilot programs to national rollouts.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Unlimited Design Revisions
We don’t start manufacturing until you’re satisfied with the design
Free replacement of damaged components
Custom brand integration
Send us your design and we’ll work with you until it’s exactly how you want it.
High-Volume production capacity
Because of the custom nature of the Beacons, please allow a 6-8 week lead time for new designs
Size: 2” x 8” x 4” (50.8 mm x 203.2 mm x 101.6 mm)
Weight: ~1 kg
Unify your house of brands and turn attention into revenue for ALL your brands.
THE PROBLEM
Brands spend millions building awareness—then lose the sale on crowded shelves.
Products blend into the background. Campaigns become expensive to refresh. Brand portfolios feel disconnected.
Even successful brands face three costly challenges:
Customers overlook products they would otherwise buy.
Marketing campaigns become outdated and expensive to refresh.
Brand portfolios feel disconnected, making cross-selling difficult.
When attention is lost at the shelf, revenue is lost with it.
THE SOLUTION
Brand beacons are a modular merchandising system designed to capture attention where purchase decisions happen.
Refresh branding, artwork, designs, launches, and promotions in minutes—not months—while creating a consistent branded presence across every location.
WHY BEACON?
Interchangeable Branding Panels
Swap graphics and messaging without replacing the display.
Shelf, Counter, and Wall Ready
Designed to fit existing retail environments.
Connected Brand Ecosystem
Link brands, product families, and campaigns into one cohesive shelf presence.
Built for Scale
From pilot programs to national rollouts.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Unlimited Design Revisions
We don’t start manufacturing until you’re satisfied with the design
Free replacement of damaged components
Custom brand integration
Send us your design and we’ll work with you until it’s exactly how you want it.
High-Volume production capacity
Because of the custom nature of the Beacons, please allow a 6-8 week lead time for new designs
Size: 2” x 8” x 8” (50.8 mm x 203.2 mm x 203.2 mm)
Weight: ~3 kg