Problems are inevitable in any engineering build process. As a result, problem solving is an engineering fundamental. Often, this process is straightforward. A screw is found to be loose; a… Read More
Your first draft of the design looks good on paper. You are one step closer to realizing your vision of the product. The technology concepts were proven to work on… Read More
A clear demarcation between a green and a seasoned firmware (FW) engineer is the level of understanding, care, and planning that is evident in their work. The green engineer typically… Read More
The ISO 13485:2016 standard for medical devices requires that a“risk-based approach” be used in the control of appropriate process needed for the Quality Management System (QMS). This informative blog written… Read More
Once we heard the Halloween Mechatronics Contest was happening again in 2020, our team, The Gorgons (formerly Hell’s Angels), was back for redemption from our 2nd place finish in 2019…. Read More
In the first part of this blog series, we explore a history lesson in optimal product development by looking at the first personal computer and considering what it takes to… Read More
In this two part blog series we will explore product development and some of the valuable lessons that could benefit your future design by studying goal definitions and managing hierarchical… Read More
Designing a quality product is hard work, but if you are a SolidWorks or other CAD user, check out the top 10 secrets that nobody taught us in school. When… Read More
When developing software for use in the medical device industry, best practices must be followed to ensure regulatory requirements are being consistently met. As we dive into software development in… Read More
The world was a very different place in early 2020 when we attended the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), one of the largest trade shows in the United States. Over 170,000… Read More
Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking