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A Human-Centered Design Approach

7 years ago

When it comes to designing consumer products, the best approach is to consider your end-user throughout the entire design process—which is commonly referred to as “Human-Centered Design”. This means that…

Hardware Entrepreneurs: A Big Picture Mentality

Product Development, Startups

7 years ago

When it comes to developing a hardware product, it is easy to get bogged down in the design details during product development. While the details certainly do matter, if you…

Exploring 3D Printing Technology for Business

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Startups

7 years ago

3D Printing is a topic that quickly captures your interest and your imagination. The idea of seemingly “printing” an object out of thin air is something that feels like it…

3D Academy STEM Enrichment Camp (Update)

3D Academy, Community Events

7 years ago

Our final 3D Academy STEM Enrichment Camp of the summer is underway. The students are having a great time and we are sharing photos of the fun over on our…

3D Academy STEM Enrichment Camps

3D Academy, Community Events

7 years ago

3D Academy, a Division of 3D Innovations specializes in developing and integrating industry technologies with STEM programs and education. 3D Academy promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education programs…

3D Printing: Competitive Advantage of the Technology

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Product Development

7 years ago

3D printing has been around for decades but has gained the most attention within the last five to eight years. The technology is what sci-fi movies are made of—making an…

Visit Us at the Honolulu Mini Maker Faire — June 23rd

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Community Events, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

7 years ago

The 5th annual Honolulu Mini Maker Faire is this Saturday, June 23rd from 12pm to 5pm at ‘Iolani School. Our President, Collin Kobayashi, will be at our 3D Innovations booth…

STEM Education: Keeping Your Child Engaged During Summer Break

3D Academy, Community Events

7 years ago

Summer is the perfect time to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subject areas. Summer break is here, and many parents are trying to find ways to keep their…

Building a Hardware Startup Isn’t a ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Process

Product Development, Startups

7 years ago

It is a common misconception that building a hardware startup is a straightforward and linear process: Find a Problem—Design a Solution—Sell the Product—Make Money. In theory this is how it…

Intellectual Property Protection for Hardware Startups

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

7 years ago

Navigating the world of intellectual property is challenging for seasoned entrepreneurs, and even more stressful when you are working on designing and launching your very first product. Intellectual property (IP)…

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