2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Student Maker Edition
Do you have a student maker, budding engineer or a child that is really into inventing? It can often feel impossible to find a gift that simultaneously intrigues them, challenges…
Starting a Business | Addressing Common Problems
When it comes to starting a business and launching a startup the internet is full of “how to” information and it can quickly become overwhelming. In this post we break…
3D Printing Technology Pushes Engineering in New Directions
3D printing technology is something that captures the mind because its applications feel almost infinite. As the technology matures, the material selection expands and engineering advances, we will continue to…
What is 3D Digital Design? A Closer Look at the Technology
3D digital design is where we start in terms of the product development timeline. After the initial product idea is brought to us by the inventor, we then take their…
August is Inventors Month — Time to Celebrate Innovation
The month of August is Inventors Month, it is a time to celebrate the dreamers, doers and engineers that shape the world. Inventions are all around us—from the toothbrush you…
Tips to Navigate the Changing COVID-19 Pandemic Business Landscape
Whether you are launching a startup or pivoting your current one, one thing is certain, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a business landscape that we have never seen before. This…
The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Production Manufacturing
Production manufacturing will never again look like it did before COVID-19. If there is one thing that history has taught us, it’s that short-term interruptions lead to long-term fundamental shifts.…
Eco Friendly Product Packaging — Paper Pulp
Eco friendly packaging, especially paper pulp, has made great strides as we all look to shrink our environmental footprint. Paper pulp is made from recycled paper and/or cardboard and is…
How to Turn Your Product Idea into a Startup
It may not seem like right now is the best time to develop your product idea and start a new business, but it can be. That idea you have been…
It’s Time for a Business Pivot | The New Normal
A business pivot doesn’t have to be intimidating, and in fact, might just help you succeed during this unprecedented time. Small businesses are starting to slowly ramp back up around…