Product of the Week: The Airhook
Traveling anymore is quite complicated, and to make matters worse, seat size and legroom is quickly diminishing to make room for additional rows of seats. Maximizing your amount of seat space is…
Product of the Week: 3DSimo Mini
Quite simply the 3DSimo is the ultimate tool for makers. We know that the aforementioned statement is bold, but we have yet to see such a small (and well designed)…
Hawaii Doubles Down on Commitment to Innovation
This past Tuesday (June 7, 2015) Governor David Ige enacted two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting innovative small businesses and manufacturing here in Hawaii. Collin Kobayashi, our President & Chief…
Product of the Week: Drop Smart Pool Monitor
It’s summer time and that means more time outside in the pool. While spending time in the pool is a staple of the season, maintaining a pool can be a…
Product of the Week: Aumi Night Light
Night lights are a staple in many children’s rooms and throughout the entire house. The Aumi is a completely redesigned and re-imagined night light. “Aumi is the smartest Night Light you’ll…
The Correlation Between Patents & Innovation
With increasing litigation sparked by patent trolls, patents and the entire patent system have come under scrutiny. Many are calling for patent system reform while others are saying that the…
Product of the Week: FOVE Virtual Reality Headset
Virtual reality headsets once seemed like a thing of fiction, however the technology for them is quickly advancing and they are now part of today’s reality. The FOVE Virtual Reality…
Impressive 3D Printing Products at RAPID 2015
The RAPID 2015 Conference & Exposition in Long Beach, CA displayed numerous new 3D printing products and hosted an array of industry leaders speaking extensively about the technology. We unfortunately did not get…
Product of the Week: The Orbit1 Tabletop Electroplater
Do you find yourself wanting to take your 3D prints to the next level? The Orbit1 is an efficient, easy-to-use electroplating device that coats your 3D print in metal. Not only does…
Design for Manufacturability
Design engineers are critical during the product development cycle for concept, planning, detailed design and prototyping, and are also increasing responsible for manufacturing methods analysis and production planning. These last two responsibilities…