Startup Connector: Hardware Is Hard—Don’t Let That Deter You
It’s true, hardware is hard, but the reward you get from launching a successful product makes the journey well worth it. Inventors and entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to…
Innovation Is The Result Of Collaboration
Over the centuries we have come to romanticize innovation as a spark of genius in one individual—the eureka moment—in which a solution to a real world problem is suddenly solved.…
3D Design: Conceptual Design Benefits Startups
The technological advancements of 3D design software, coupled with its increased accessibility, has made conceptual design appealing for startups. More startups are embracing 3D rendering as a way to conceptualize…
Product Design & Development Questions
You have questions, we have answers. We know how overwhelming it can be starting out with a product idea, and not knowing the next steps to take in order to…
Market Testing Is Vital For Hardware Startup Success
Successfully launching a product is one of the best feelings in the world—you have nurtured an idea, spent time developing it and now it is in the hands of consumers.…
Product Development: Project Cost Estimate
As a product development firm we receive weekly inquiries from entrepreneurs looking to develop their idea. We love speaking with these entrepreneurs because their enthusiasm is contagious! There is always…
The Menehune Mount Is Now On Kickstarter
This past November our President and Chief 3D Officer, Collin Kobayashi, had the honor of participating as mentor for the Menehune Hat Clip team at Startup Weekend Honolulu. The Menehune Hat…
Startup Connector: Hardware Startups Are Gaining Momentum
Silicon Valley, and much of the startup community, has been enthralled with software for years, but the tides are turning and hardware startups are gaining momentum. Investors are taking hardware…
Failure: An Essential Part Of Invention And Success
Failure is inevitable, however it is how we handle this failure that shapes our future. “90% of startups fail,” yet many entrepreneurs who experience failure would rather bury their head…
“Aspire to Inspire” — Guest Bloggers Welcome
Are you a startup business expert? An entrepreneur looking to inspire others? Interested in all things 3D printing related? An intellectual property wiz? We would love to extend an invitation…