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Designers of Things Conference Offers Valuable Experience for Hardware Entrepreneurs

By Eli Sinaiko Attention Bay Area entrepreneurs, innovators, Hardwarians and startup investors! On September 23rd and 24th the Designer of Things (DoT) conference will be held in San Francisco at the Mission Bay Conference Center. The event is targeted towards … Continue reading

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Process Spotlight: Injection Molding

Injection molding can be accomplished using a range of materials which include metal, glass, elastomers and confectionsInjection molding is manufacturing process where the clue is in the name. Essentially the process works by injecting materials into a hollow mold (sometimes … Continue reading

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Process Spotlight: Pad Printing

Pad printing is a process that can transfer 2D images onto 3D objectsPad printing is a process that can transfer 2D images onto 3D objects, so that once you’ve created your product using injection molding or other manufacturing methods, you … Continue reading

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Process Spotlight: Injection Molding

Injection molding is the most common way to form a variety of plastics for mass production. In a nutshell, heated liquid plastic is squeezed into a mold cavity and then cooled to shape. The cavity is created using a two-piece … Continue reading

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