one... yes I developed and worked on mostly New Products for years, a couple of which actually I was party to on the US patents. I was a also a Product Mgr for a different firm and created and took totally new product lines to Market (we had no marketing mgr). I am very familiar with how things work, or in some cases don't.
I had one company start a brand new division for me within a few months of hiring me. They actually had hired me from their competition after a 3 year pursuit to do so. No job had then even existed so at my behest after a market survey and market study they spent a massive amount for new equipment for an entirely new line for which no prior credibility existed. So yes I am very familiar with niche products and the testing required to make the products marketable at a very good margin.
George and Ike - wonder if George is getting chewed.