Honolulu Mini Maker Faire — June 22, 2019
Save the date for the Honolulu Mini Maker Faire on June 22nd. The event will take place at the ‘Iolani School from 12pm to 5pm. This is a great family…
A ‘Startup Mindset’ is Advantageous
The startup mindset is a powerful thing. Being at the helm of a business is exhilarating—there are ups and downs but the uncertainty of it all can be quite exciting.…
Licensing Agreement Basics for Startups
For many inventors a licensing agreement is often a great option since it lets them develop a product, but then puts the expenses associated with commercialization on a more experienced…
Hardware Startups: Knowing Your Market Segment
The key to a successful product launch and sustainable business success, is knowing the market segment you are launching your product into. An understanding of the market will provide insight…
Market Validation: Test Your Product Idea Early
Market validation is the process of determining whether your product idea is of interest to a given target market. Before you invest the time and money into developing your product,…
Is 3D Printing Right for Your Project?
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that has expanded product design possibilities and manufacturing capabilities. While 3D printing can certainly help as you work your way…
Entrepreneurship Needs STEM Education
There has been a lot of talk recently about STEM education—both at the industry level and the government level. Companies are now working with schools to provide technology collaboration to…
The Importance of 3D Design for (Efficient) Manufacturing
When you are ready to take your prototype and turn it into a real-world product, be sure that your 3D design files are also ready to go. A CAD file…
Product Development Strategy: Launching Your Idea
Did your 2019 resolution focus on product development and launching a business? The New York Post published a piece that says New Year’s resolutions, on average, don’t even last two…
The Changing Landscape of STEM Education
Within the last five to ten years there has been a visible shift in the way teachers approach, introduce and incorporate STEM education into their classrooms. Technological advancements coupled with…