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Silicon Valley teems with slick hi-tech gadgets that make life, work, and play fun, but that at the end of the day none of us really, truly need. Then there are those devices that do actually improve lives or make play more interactive. But can a device help us change our habits? That’s the question designer […]
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As a hardware incubator and VC, we at SVV look at a few key things when considering a company to invest in. One thing that will automatically set you apart from other companies when attempting to raise institutional funding is a successful crowdfunding campaign. If you have one, we immediately take your company much more […]
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Andrei Gonzales said it best: “Design isn’t about eye-candy. It’s about problem-solving. If your ‘design’ isn’t solving quantifiable issues, than it isn’t design, it’s decoration.” Here at Fictiv, we believe design drives innovation; it establishes how users learn about the value of a product and how they actually consume it in an experience. In a […]
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If you’ve used CNC machining to fabricate parts, you’re familiar with the lengthy back-and-forth email chains, complicated drawings, and long lead times waiting for machines to free up—it’s a lot to manage. The process to get parts CNC machined on time and to spec can be frustrating, time-consuming, and unpredictable. That’s about to change. Today, […]
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Three years ago, I embarked on a journey with my brother to transform the way people discover and access tools for hardware development and manufacturing. We named our company Fictiv, which means “created by imagination.” Today, Fictiv launches its CNC machining service, providing customers with precision parts fabricated and delivered in just 3 days, all […]
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As Thomas Edison once said, “Discontent is the first necessity of progress.” Many entrepreneurs set out to build a product out of personal frustration. In this situation, the first R&D activity is often researching technologies that can be harnessed to solve the problem on hand. Sometimes, R&D activities are carried out to productize and capitalize […]
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One of the major benefits of printing in Polyjet is the ability to print in multiple materials for a single part. This allows you to simulate overmolds, create soft touch applications, and build living hinges among many other applications. We get a lot of questions about how to prepare files for multi-material prints, so here’s […]
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Your source for hardware insights. June 3rd, 2016 Products The Work Commute Olympics New augmented reality sunglasses from Solos lift data from your smartphone and bike computer to give you real-time performance data and training tools as you ride. Developed with Team USA cycling, whom they’re sponsoring for the 2016 Rio Olympics, these shades promise […]
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Fictiv spent several weeks collaborating with Mindtribe to build a $500 electric car, using the base of a Power Wheels Lamborghini to race at the Power Racing Series at the 2016 Bay Area Maker Faire. In Part 2 of our Power Racing Series, we wrapped up the vehicle and took our first practice laps. In […]
