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Brian Lipford

10 Years – 10 Biggest Mistakes – Part 2

10.01.2009 by Brian Lipford

In tribute to our 10 year anniversary, I thought others outside of Key Tech might like to hear some of our more colorful screw ups. So I put together a four-part series of what I think are some of our best. I hope you find something of value.

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Brian Lipford

10 Years – 10 Biggest Mistakes – Part 1

09.29.2009 by Brian Lipford

In tribute to our 10 year anniversary, I thought others outside of Key Tech might like to hear some of our more colorful screw ups. So I put together a four-part series of what I think are some of our best. I hope you find something of value.

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Chad Schneider

The Manual Is Not A Safety Net

07.27.2009 by Chad Schneider

If you’re trying to squeeze a lot of functionality into a small device, you have two challenges: include all the functionality the user needs and wants, and allow the user to easily access all the functionality that you’ve included.

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Chad Schneider

Rapid Prototyping on the Micro-Scale

06.26.2009 by Chad Schneider

I was recently interviewed for an article regarding the state of rapid prototyping as it pertains to micro-scale manufacturing and product development. From what I’ve seen, the prototyping processes are just not down to the micro-scale, yet. Granted, the micromanufacturing industry is still pretty young, and it’s been growing so quickly in size and capabilities that I expect to see more rapid prototyping solutions soon.

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Ben Lane

How to Avoid Common Obstacles in NPD

04.06.2009 by Ben Lane

There are many ways to lose focus developing a new product, especially with so many people involved and so much at stake. By taking a disciplined approach, one can avoid many of the common pitfalls that cost money and cause delays.

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