https://vimeo.com/775323481?fl=pl&fe=ti From Prototype to Reality Steve Bergeron came to us with a new idea for a golf swing training aid, The Swing Sim. Versatile and adjustable - something you could use anywhere. He had a prototype version in hand already, pieced together from off-the-shelf components and a few parts he machined himself in his ... Read More

When “Shared Access” Stops Working It’s the manufacturing version of a shared Netflix account.At first, it works. A few users, no friction, everyone gets what they need. But as more people log in—different profiles, different devices, different expectations—it starts to break down. Too many variables. Too many opportunities for something to ... Read More

The Problem Looked Bigger Than the Tool Count A customer built a 16-cavity tool for a truck rod bushing, but production told a different story. On a good day, only 10 to 12 cavities would run. That’s a significant loss when the tool’s economics depend on full output.The tool was already ... Read More

When “Stronger” Becomes the Problem The design team thought they had leveled up the part, but the crash test results pulled a full MythBusters moment: the theory sounded good… until reality blew it up. The Journey Begins Here… A customer pulled a tool from a supplier, and brought it to us with a ... Read More

 From impossible to possible, we recommend a simple change to make a previously difficult product functional.I was called by a customer regarding some new products they were interested in taking to market.A 10-minute drive later, I stepped into the customer's office to meet the design team.After introductions, they showed me ... Read More