As 2019 comes to a close our 3D Innovations team is looking back on the year and setting goals for 2020. This past year was especially rewarding as we helped a number of entrepreneurs launch their business ideas and assisted other businesses with various product development and manufacturing solutions. We also saw The Baby Toon make a splash on ABC’s Shark Tank and secure a deal with Lori Greiner.
Below are a few of our top blog posts from the past year.
Entrepreneurship Needs STEM Education
While the focus is on educating students around the four subjects—science, technology, engineering and math—the true value of these subject areas goes far beyond an engineering career or science major. STEM education provides a solid foundation for entrepreneurship.
The Baby Toon – From Science Fair to Shark Tank
Our 3D Innovations client, The Baby Toon, was featured on the Season 11 Premiere of Shark Tank and was able to successfully secure a deal with Lori Greiner. Inventor of The Baby Toon, Cassidy Crowley (age 10), and her family have been on this startup journey for three years now and watching it culminate with a deal on Shark Tank was certainly a highlight for them and us.
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 manufacturer.
3D Printing: Discover New Design Possibilities
3D printing technology, also referred to as additive manufacturing, allows you to explore design possibilities without typical design constraints. This means that new shapes and figures that are not easily manufactured, or that are impossible to manufacture with traditional manufacturing methods, are now within the realm of possibility. Complex geometries, quick turnaround times and customization are a few of the main reasons that 3D printing has risen to popularity among a number of top industries: aerospace, automobile, dentistry and medical industries have all embraced additive manufacturing technology.
How can a product development firm help me?
A product development firm should be your partner in this startup journey. Having a great product idea is exciting, executing that idea though can be a bit tricky since the road to product commercialization to fraught with obstacles. Often, startup founders turn to a product development firm to help make their idea a reality.
Exploring STEM Subjects During Summer Break
Diving deeper and exploring STEM subjects during summer break allows students to find what truly interests them. In school, there is a curriculum to follow and goals to meet; however, the unstructured summer months let students explore their own interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. They can dig deeper into subject matter, which helps them not only grasp concepts better, but gives them a better understanding of the world around them.
We can’t wait to see what the new year brings. Our 3D Innovations team wishes you a happy and healthy New Year!
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