Hardware Inventor’s Workshop
A beginner’s guide to launching a new product
First time entrepreneurs face many challenges when developing new products. These typically result in excessive risk, delays and costs so significant that the startup fails. But did you know that NY State has a robust ecosystem of resources designed to help early stage companies innovate, grow and prosper?
Join FuzeHub and our industry experts for this interactive workshop to learn about the critical steps needed to bring a new concept to market, and the valuable NY resources that can help along the way.
Participants will learn about:
The hardware development process
Affordable technical resources
Business support to accelerate your timeline
The importance of Intellectual Property
The best way to partner with a contract manufacturer
Funding opportunities available in NY
The best marketing strategies for early-stage companies
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Science Hall
SUNY New Paltz,
1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
Registration Cost
$100 per person
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception
Hotel Information
America’s Best Value Inn New Paltz
7 Terwilliger Ln, New Paltz, NY 12561
Room rates are $100 + tax. Receive this rate by calling (845)255-8865.
Agenda
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9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
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9:30 AM
Welcome
Dr. Everton H. Henriques, MA, HON., FuzeHub
Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler, President, SUNY New Paltz
David Carter, Executive Director, MTEC
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9:45 AM
Product Development Process: What Does it Take to Bring a New Product to Market?
Eric Fasser, FuzeHub
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10:15 AM
Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Strategy
Frank Sardone, Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP
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10:45 AM
Get High-Value Support From NY's Technical Resources
Eric Fasser, FuzeHub
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11:15 AM
Entrepreneurial Support to Accelerate Your Path to Commercialization
Eliza Edge, Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
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11:45 AM
Lunch / Walking Tours of HVAMC
Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center
Kat Wilson, SUNY New Paltz
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12:45 PM
Tips to Develop a Successful Funding Strategy
Patty Rechberger, FuzeHub
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1:45 PM
How to Transition From a Prototype to Production
Alethea Schaeffer, USHECO
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2:15 PM
Marketing Do's and Don’ts for Early Stage Manufacturers
Steve Melito, FuzeHub
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2:45 PM
Recap and Next Steps
Eric Fasser, FuzeHub
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2:55 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Everton H. Henriques, MA, HON., FuzeHub
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3:00 PM
Networking Reception
Conclusion, Prizes, Reception & Networking
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4:00 PM
End of Event
Speakers
Everton's focus is helping the manufacturing community, general industry, start-ups, local colleges, and universities to advance innovation and technology. More...
Dr. Everton H. Henriques, MA, HON
Director of Manufacturing and Technology Initiatives, FuzeHub
Eric has held various product development roles with manufacturing companies for over 20 years. Prior to joining FuzeHub he ran his own engineering and prototyping firm and now manages FuzeHub’s Solutions Program. More...
Eric Fasser
Solutions Program Manager, FuzeHub
Eliza brings 10+ years' experience as both an entrepreneur and a developer of programming to support entrepreneurship. Read More...
Eliza Edge
Program Director, Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
Patty Rechberger is the Innovation Fund Manager at FuzeHub. Patty coordinates and administers activities under the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, from inquiries and initial submissions to reporting on metrics and program successes after project completion. More...
Patty Rechberger
Innovation Fund Manager, FuzeHub
Alethea utilizes her 22 years of experience in manufacturing, education in engineering, and backgrounds in a plethora of industries to guide customers from concept through design. Read More...
Alethea Schaeffer
VP, Sales & Engineering, Usheco, Inc.
Darrell P. Wheeler, PhD, MPH, MSW, is the 9th President of the State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz. More...
Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler, PhD, MPH, MSW
President, SUNY New Paltz
Steve Melito is the Senior Solutions Specialist for FuzeHub and the host of its NYS Manufacturing Now podcast. He also moderates events for FuzeHub and is a regular contributor to its print and digital publications. More...
Steve Melito
Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub
David joined the MTEC team as Executive Director in September 2023 with a clear mission to deepen relationships with clients and partners and to build upon MTEC’s impressive legacy. Read More >
David Carter
Executive Director, MTEC
Over the last 10 years, Kat has worked with over 400 manufacturers, artists, fabricators and inventors in the Mid-Hudson region, providing professional level 3D printing output and design work. Read More...
Kat Wilson
Director, Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz
Mr. Sardone has a B.E. in mechanical engineering from Steven’s Institute of Technology,
and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. Mr. Sardone has over twenty-five years of
experience in all phases of strategic domestic and international patent portfolio development.Read More >
Francesco Sardone
Partner at Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP
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