"We need this yesterday!" Every engineer has heard this before, usually followed by a sinking feeling that quality is about to be sacrificed for speed. But, what if that tradeoff wasn't necessary? Over time, we've found that speed and quality don't have to be opposing...
As someone who is both impatient and detail-oriented, I've spent years thinking about product development efficiency. Sometimes getting it right, and sometimes learning the hard way. I'm sure you can relate. Your team is tackling new problems every day. And, of...
Have you ever had a great idea for a product but weren't sure how it would look or feel in real life? Maybe you have ten design variations for the same product and need to start narrowing them down. That's where Low Fidelity Prototypes come into play! These simple...
In the fast-paced world of product development, Rapid Prototyping is the name of the game. It's critical to be able to quickly turn concepts into tangible prototypes that you can test and refine. But, before you get lost in the details of making your first model, it's...
(If you missed some of the adventure, or just want a recap - catch up with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3!)With the Smart Badges fresh off development, our team headed to #MEDICA2023 in Germany! Talk about an exciting debut for our newest gadget. This Nifty Name Tag was...
(Catch up with Part One and Part Two first!) (Or continue with Part Four!) Welcome back, makers and innovators! This is Part 3 of our Badge Challenge blog series, detailing the development of our Root3 Labs "Smart Badge". We've already explored the early design...
If you missed Part 1 of the Badge Challenge, check it out here! -Or continue with Part 3 of the Badge Challenge here. Negotiating design details is always tricky, but especially when the electrical and mechanical teams have different priorities. But with this project,...
Continue with Part Two here! Picture this: a sleek, futuristic name badge that has a pulse oximeter, displays dynamic data, and connects you to your peers. That’s not science fiction – it’s the brainchild of Root3 Labs’ engineering team, and it came to life in just...
Have you ever wanted to look inside of a mechanical pencil and see how it effortlessly grabs the lead and feeds it out with every plasticky click? Or maybe you’re fascinated by mechanical watches that have a clear enclosure allowing you to see the internal gear...
As part of our 2023 Holiday festivities, Root3 Labs held a candy bridge-building competition! Our talented engineers split into 3 teams to put their skills to the test. The teams were all given identical ingredients and thirty minutes on the clock to build their best...
In less than a lifetime, we went from computers that filled an entire room to devices that fit in our pockets. While 'pocket-sized devices' may conjure images of modern smartphones, what I’m really talking about are single-board computers better known as...
Rachel describes the dip molding process and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of the manufacturing technique.
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