Proof of Usefulness Report

MB Technical Consulting

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate but micro-scale engineering consultancy (MB Technical Consulting/DataBadger) offering bespoke embedded systems and data logging hardware. However, the submission contains significant inaccuracies and hyperbolic claims that severely undermine credibility. The claimed reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are demonstrably false for a niche industrial B2B firm. Public records (Companies House) indicate a micro-entity with a single director, contradicting the '30 team members' claim. While the hardware products and 7-year history demonstrate some real-world utility, the submission's poor quality and inflated metrics result in a low score consistent with the 'Minimal Traction' tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MB Technical Consulting specialise in the research, development, and prototyping of bespoke electronic and electrical systems. The following services are offered: Embedded systems design Analogue and digital design Low noise sensor systems PCB layout Prototype fabrication CNC control system design Software development (MATLAB, C, C#) IOT product design Industrial automation and systems interfacing Industrial robotics Research and development Please feel free to contact us with any queries.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline