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Rethinking Product Development Efficiency
Rethinking Product Development Efficiency

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...

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Low Fidelity Prototypes Lead the Way
Low Fidelity Prototypes Lead the Way

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...

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Master Rapid Prototyping with the Right Resolution
Master Rapid Prototyping with the Right Resolution

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...

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Commercial Off the Shelf vs Custom Parts
Commercial Off the Shelf vs Custom Parts

In the fuzzy early stages of design and prototyping, we often talk about COTS/OTS versus custom parts. Have you also ever found yourself stuck deciding between commercial off the shelf, off-the-shelf, or custom parts? Choosing the right tool for the job is critical...

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The Minimum Viable Product is Your MVP
The Minimum Viable Product is Your MVP

Are you struggling to decide what features to include in your first product prototype? Wondering how to balance speed to market with functionality? You're not alone! You must have a hundred great ideas that you absolutely need to show off at the next expo, but that...

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Outsourced Engineering or Internal Hires? How to Choose.
Outsourced Engineering or Internal Hires? How to Choose.

Are you currently stuck trying to decide if you should outsource your engineering services or start building up an internal team? You may be thinking about the costs, the time, the vetting, and the planning required for both options and be feeling stuck. At Root3...

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The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Four
The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Four

(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...

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The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Three
The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Three

(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...

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The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Two
The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part Two

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,...

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The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part One
The Badge Challenge Blog Series: Part One

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...

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The BeagleV-Ahead vs Raspberry Pi
The BeagleV-Ahead vs Raspberry Pi

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...

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