Folks, We were recently approached by a new customer who asked for assistance with qualifying suppliers of toys, some designed from scratch, some modified standard products an then guiding the build cycle. Knowing that we…
What's More Difficult to Source & Build: Toys or High Tech Devices?
The Unwritten Specification — Where Common Sense Can Go To Die
Folks, I’ve recently experienced two examples (one professionally and one personally) where the concept of the ‘Unwritten Specification’ has become brutally evident. When we manufacture technically complex products, a fair amount of effort goes into…
Top Five Mistakes Made By Hardware Start-ups
Folks, While we serve clients of all sizes, from small industrial goods providers to Fortune 500 consumer products companies, we have a special place in our hearts for early stage start-ups. While they often require…
$107.23 and $12.63... Valid Prices for the Same Part?
Folks, We recently sourced a complex machined part, which is integrated into an even more complex medical device. Difficult-to-source tungsten alloy, five axis machining, very tight tolerances and granular testing requirements. We reviewed the drawings…
You Can Only Get That S#%T So Shiny...
Folks, The Greatest Cowpunk Band in the World, the Supersuckers penned the iconic “Juicy Pureballs” in 1997. The song contains the lyrics “But you can only get that shit so shiny, when you polish a…