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PVT to Ramp Production: A Fictiv Workshop

Ramp production is a critical phase that presents an array of new challenges for hardware companies, including nuanced communication with overseas suppliers; managing production timelines (and delays); and balancing speed, cost, and quality. This makes the introduction of new, unproven products to the market a high-risk endeavor. On June 26, Cameron Moore, Fictiv’s director of […]

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August Hardware Roundup

Welcome to another edition of hardware roundup! This month, we have stories on LEGO, Cobots, 1970’s hardware innovation, and more! + We want to hear from you! The goal of the newsletter is to provide value for you, our readers. Let us know if there’s anything we’re missing or could do better in this short […]

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August 2018 Hardware Roundup

Welcome to another edition of hardware roundup! This month, we have stories on LEGO, Cobots, 1970’s hardware innovation, and more! + We want to hear from you! The goal of the newsletter is to provide value for you, our readers. Let us know if there’s anything we’re missing or could do better in this short survey. Industry […]

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July Hardware Roundup

Welcome to another edition of Hardware Roundup, a monthly curated hardware newsletter. Read on for stories on recent funding announcements, technology news, and manufacturing insights. Want to share an interesting article, job posting, or event in Hardware Roundup? Submit your link here, and we’ll do our best to include it in the next issue, with a credit […]

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Optimizing for Speed and Control in Hardware Design and Manufacturing

If you’re super busy at work—and you just keep getting busier—you’re not alone. An astounding 75 percent of manufacturing personnel at machine shops report that they currently perform three or more roles in their organizations. That’s one of the key findings in Fictiv’s 2018 State of Hardware Report. It used to be that most products […]

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Fictiv Launches New Agile Manufacturing Solution to Unlock Overseas Manufacturing

San Francisco, CA – June 19th, 2018 – Fictiv today announced its new landmark Agile Manufacturing Solution (AMS), a suite of production manufacturing services for supply chain and engineering teams who need fast, quality end-use parts at high volumes of 100 – 500,000 units. AMS is available today at fictiv.com/agile. Fictiv’s AMS is designed to […]

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May Hardware Roundup

After a brief hiatus last month, Hardware Roundup is back! Catch up on news from accelerators, manufacturing trends, hardware guides and upcoming events. Want to share an interesting article, job posting, or event in Hardware Roundup? Submit your link here, and we’ll do our best to include it in the next issue, with a credit […]

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June Hardware Roundup

Welcome to another edition of Hardware Roundup! Read on for news on hardware manufacturing, critical teardowns, factory tours, and more. Want to share an interesting article, job posting, or event in Hardware Roundup? Submit your link here, and we’ll do our best to include it in the next issue, with a credit to you. Industry […]

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Fictiv Releases 2018 State of Hardware Report

More than 1,000 stakeholders across 72 industries say outdated manufacturing standards and technologies constrain domestic production and delay time to market ‍ San Francisco, CA – June 5, 2018 – Fictiv today released their third annual State of Hardware Report. This year’s survey polled 1,136 developers and manufacturers spanning 72 industries to provide detailed data-driven […]

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Fictiv Expands with New Office in Portland, Oregon

Fictiv today announced the opening of its office in Portland, Oregon. The office will serve as a sales center, where Fictiv will hire and develop new sales talent to support the company’s growing business. The office marks the second office expansion in 6 months, following the opening of its China headquarters in Guangzhou, China. “As […]