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October Hardware Roundup

Here we are, with a new edition of the monthly hardware roundup! This month’s industry news includes new trends in hardware development, domestic manufacturing, and a new definition of the kilogram. We’ve also got stories about John Deere, Banksy’s batteries, what’s inside the Tesla Model 3, and reverse engineering voting machines. Check out the latest […]

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Save Time on Large or Complex Quote Requests with Custom Quotes

At Fictiv, we strive to provide as much flexibility as possible when it comes to manufacturing, so you can get what you need on any budget, timeline, or stage of development. Since launching our Agile Manufacturing Solution this summer, we’ve expanded our manufacturing services offerings to include high volume production work for CNC machining services […]

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September Hardware Roundup

We’re back with another edition of the hardware roundup. This month’s industry news features metal printing, aerospace, and trends in auto manufacturing, not to mention a pivot on Apple’s part to longevity manufacturing. We’ve also got updates on hardware products from OXO and Dyson. In addition, check out the job opportunities and upcoming design, robotics, […]

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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 […]