Manufacturing is no longer simply about making physical items and transferring X from A to B. Changes in global consumer demand with more emphasis on customization, engagement, speed to market,... read more →
So you’re thinking of studying manufacturing engineering at university? You’ve come to the right place! Your first questions might be: what is manufacturing engineering? What does that really mean? Well,... read more →
As part of handing your new hardware product off to your selected factory for manufacturing, you'll need a double handful of documents. (more…)
The main goal of all manufacturing companies is to deliver the product on time to the customer. Sounds simple, yes, but it is not. You can create the greatest design,... read more →
At some point in the journey to creating and selling a new hardware product, your product crosses that magical, albeit challenging, step into ready-for-manufacturing. These days, many of the potential... read more →
If you're a first-time hardware creator, here's something you might not have learned: Your hardware's prototype is the key stage between idea and production (manufacturing lots of them). (more…)
Ford rocked the automotive world last week when it announced what some thought would never happen: it’s withdrawing every car it currently makes from the North American market, save the... read more →
If you want to start up a controversial topic in a mixed group, just mention Tesla. The California automaker is simultaneously lauded and hated by large crowds. I find as... read more →
For hardware entrepreneurs and start-ups, it's important to become familiar with manufacturing terminology so you can talk to/with the manufacturer you're selecting. Otherwise, you're risking unpleasant surprises, ranging from added... read more →