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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 efforts 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. We get it –...

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Funding & Tax Resources for Manufacturers in Maryland
Funding & Tax Resources for Manufacturers in Maryland

As an engineering research and development company, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest tax incentives and tax resources for manufacturers in Maryland. Whether you're a startup or long-established business, taking advantage of these...

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How to Get Started Powder Coating
How to Get Started Powder Coating

We got started powder coating metal parts a few years ago and were surprised to learn it isn't hard, it isn't expensive, and it can be preferred to painting for a few reasons. Here, we'll describe the process and demonstrate on the after-market cast-iron differential...

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Nitinol Cookout
Nitinol Cookout

Conrad reviews shape-memory alloy properties and shares a Root3 Labs hack on how to heat-set Nitinol parts at a low cost.

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Building a Presentation Prototype
Building a Presentation Prototype

Being able to present a physical embodiment of your product idea can go a long way toward impressing potential partners, funding, marketing, or otherwise. But, what’s the best approach for creating that prototype on a tight budget?

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Triangle of Requirements
Triangle of Requirements

“You can get something good, cheap, or fast. Pick two.” I’ve heard it many times, but what is it about? I’ve found that it comes down to planning.

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