Hardware Startups: The Challenges of Scaling Up
Most entrepreneurs start out hitting the ground running and want to take their idea, build upon it, and scale it quickly; however, scaling hardware startups come with unique sets of…
3D Innovations: A Top 100 Twitter Account in Honolulu
Our 3D Innovations Twitter account made the list for the Top 100 Twitter Users in Honolulu, Hawaii. (We are currently at #27.) We are always looking for ways to connect…
Product Design: Custom Electronic Sensor [Case Study]
3D INNOVATIONS CASE STUDY The challenge: Develop and prototype a custom circuit sensor application. 3D Innovations was contacted to assist in the product design and development of a custom circuit…
Product Design: Making Dental Care Fun [Case Study]
3D INNOVATIONS CASE STUDY The challenge: Develop a product that makes dental care fun for children. When SmileyRides™ approached our 3D Innovations team, the startup had an overarching goal: Make…
Product Design: GoPro Mount Accessory [Case Study]
3D INNOVATIONS CASE STUDY The challenge: Develop a hands-free GoPro mount accessory. Our 3D Innovations team worked closely with a group of young entrepreneurs during Startup Weekend Honolulu 2015 in…
Upcoming 3D Academy Event: 3D Printing & CAD Design Using LEGO (October 10-14th)
Play-Well TEKnologies and 3D Academy collaborate to create an in depth and immersive camp experience for your child through the “3D Printing and CAD Design using LEGO®” program. Everyday students…
Five Questions to Ask a Potential Product Development Partner
Finding the right product development partner to assist you as you take an idea from concept to product is a major undertaking—and can often be the difference between success and…
The Benefits of a Functional Prototype
Rushing through the product development phase can be tempting because all hardware startups want to launch as soon as possible, however one step you can’t afford to skip is that…
Hardware Startups: Can I Patent My Invention?
A patent for your invention is useful, in that it gives you exclusive rights to the idea/product (for twenty years), allows you to license the invention and provides a strong…
What Your Future Manufacturing Partner Wants You To Know
When the time comes to manufacture your hardware product, having the right manufacturing partner on your team makes all the difference. Speed, accuracy, reliability and open communication are all characteristics…