The Complex Relationship of Innovation and Commercialization
Innovation and commercialization are similar yet vastly different. You can have an abundance of ideas, but having the structured process in place to bring them to fruition is key. The…
3D CAD Speeds Up Product Development
“Innovation” has been a popular buzzword in the last few years, especially when it relates to technology, with each new innovation promising more than the last. But there are many…
3D Printing is Shaking Up the Manufacturing Industry
3D printing is a technology that has been around for some time, but, within the last few years, its popularity has picked up steam and is now completely revolutionizing the…
Product of the Week: The Airhook
Traveling anymore is quite complicated, and to make matters worse, seat size and legroom is quickly diminishing to make room for additional rows of seats. Maximizing your amount of seat space is…
Hawaii Doubles Down on Commitment to Innovation
This past Tuesday (June 7, 2015) Governor David Ige enacted two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting innovative small businesses and manufacturing here in Hawaii. Collin Kobayashi, our President & Chief…
Product of the Week: Drop Smart Pool Monitor
It’s summer time and that means more time outside in the pool. While spending time in the pool is a staple of the season, maintaining a pool can be a…
Product of the Week: The Orbit1 Tabletop Electroplater
Do you find yourself wanting to take your 3D prints to the next level? The Orbit1 is an efficient, easy-to-use electroplating device that coats your 3D print in metal. Not only does…
Design for Manufacturability
Design engineers are critical during the product development cycle for concept, planning, detailed design and prototyping, and are also increasing responsible for manufacturing methods analysis and production planning. These last two responsibilities…
Product of the Week: The MoonRay Desktop 3D Printer
Crowdfunding websites have become a mecca for 3D printing technology. While most of the 3D printers we see have a single feature that makes them standout from the competition it is…
Benefits & Drawbacks of the New 3MF File Format
In recent weeks there has been chatter about the new 3MF file format and what it means for the 3D printing industry. “3MF is a new 3D printing format that will…