Common Product Development Questions
An informed decision is the right decision. We understand that the product development process can raise a lot of questions. Such as… I have an idea, but how should I…
Let the 2014 Halloween Costume Planning Begin
It’s time to get extra creative with your 2014 Halloween costume and finally win that office costume contest! Check out this video of a custom Halloween mask in the making……
Educating Tomorrow’s Innovators
Design News recently published an article, Inspiring Today’s Students to Become Tomorrow’s Innovators. We originally shared this article on our 3D Innovations Twitter account (@3D_Innovations) and we were surprised by the…
Custom 3D Printed Stand Up Paddle Fins (video)
Collin Kobayashi, 3D Innovations President & Chief 3D Officer, explains the entire custom Stand Up Paddle (SUP) fin design and manufacturing process in this video. This video has been provided by…
Going Green with 3D Printing
We are at a moment in time where everyone is trying to conduct business in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner (which is a great thing). That is why…
Avoid These Common Additive Manufacturing Design Mistakes
Design News recently featured a guest blog post from a member of the Quickparts team, Jeff Cline, titled: 7 Common Mistakes in Designing Parts for Additive Manufacturing. We found this article…
Case Study: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Gets Wet
Additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) provides solutions for a number of every day problems. You constantly hear and read about individuals using additive manufacturing to build replacement parts…
A Recent Project: The Hawaiian Sand Anchor
We recently had the chance to work on a project with Pacific Ocean Dreams; The project is that of the ‘Hawaiian Sand Anchor‘. The manufacturing phase is now complete and…
New Design Project – UFO: A DIY Turntable Strobe
As a design, engineering and 3D printing company we have the opportunity to meet fantastic entrepreneurs and business owners and often we become fully immersed in the projects we work…
Patent Attorneys for New Product Development Lab
We are having a very busy summer here at 3D Innovations, and we are currently getting ready to help launch a Product Development Lab at the Manoa Innovation Center in…