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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...
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...
The ‘Good Fast Cheap’ Triangle
“You can get something good, cheap, or fast. Pick two.” I’ve heard it many times, but what is it about? And does that advice still apply today?
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Root3 Labs Dives Deep into Dip Molding
Rachel describes the dip molding process and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of the manufacturing technique.
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