Machining is a unique process that allows machinists to shape metal or other materials into finished products. They use turning, milling, grinding, and drilling machines (along with others) to assist them in producing their respective …
Here’s a wild guess – you’ve tried 3D printing individual pieces of your multi-component prototype but they don’t quite fit together. While the design may look perfect in a solid-model CAD file, there are still …
The oddest thing happened in Texas back in February – there was a blizzard. According to Choose Energy, this led to “rotating power outages across more than 75 percent of the state.” Over 4 million …
There are several iconic moments throughout the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, but one specifically leads back to manufacturing – an ape first learning how to use a tool. Think about how much this discovery, …
Plastic components are in high demand as ever today for industries ranging from automotive to health care. In fact, “the global injection molded plastics market size was valued at USD 258.2 billion in 2019,” according …
When defining stack-up tolerance, the word “tolerance” refers to how much inaccuracy one is able to tolerate in a given dimension. Imagine that you want to cover a 4-foot by 6-foot floor with 12-inch square …
Inventors and consumers each look at products in a different light and for good reason. Inventors are tasked with turning an idea into a tangible product, while consumers are desirous to buy something that is …
Are you ready to start the hiring process for your successful startup? Congratulations on this critical step to growing your business! Before you begin, it’s important to understand that if your startup business is like …
The United States Patent and Trademark Office defines a patent as a grant of property right that is issued to an inventor for their unique invention. Technically speaking, what this means is that the patent …
Like a child, your product is special to you from the moment it is conceived. You want to take care of it the best you can, but there are a lot of decisions to be …
