Reference Chart for Rapid Prototyping and Low Volume Manufacturing
If you’re trying to bring a new product idea to market, there may be more than one manufacturing method that will suit your needs. Each of these processes used at Star Rapid has advantages for lead time, precision, start-up costs, volume and more. Plastic Injection Molding 1~4 weeks to make injection molding tools and dies […]
Benefits of Vacuum Casting for Rapid Prototypes
If you’re wondering what the most cost-effective way to make any prototype is, it may be time to set your sights on vacuum casting. Vacuum casting—sometimes referred to as urethane casting or polyurethane casting—was first developed in Europe in the 1960s and has since become one of the most widely used techniques for the development […]
5 Design Inspirations for Medical Wearables
Medical wearables combine a lot of small but advanced technologies into little packages that collect health data, offer warnings and even administer treatment. But for these products to be successful – to be readily adopted by users and made part of their daily lives – they must be packaged in great designs that are not […]
What Makes a Great Paint Job
When people think of paint, they tend to think of it in a general sense. They often picture a smooth liquid substance that—once applied to a surface—can bring walls, buildings, and furniture to life. The definition doesn’t do justice to the sophisticated chemistry underlying modern coating technology. At Star Rapid, we use a variety of […]
Advanced Technologies Poised to Revolutionize Transportation
New technologies are enabling revolutionary capabilities for cars and their drivers. These technologies and associated applications are improving private and fleet transport by integrating autonomous systems, wireless connectivity and a slew of sensors to make driving more efficient, safe and comfortable. Here’s what’s coming in 2019 and beyond. Enhanced Driver Vision Systems Cameras on cars […]
Top Five Product Design Lessons from a Master
Dieter Rams is one of the most influential consumer product designers of all time. His work at the German firm of Braun was legendary and created the design language that we now take for granted. His style is minimalist, and he described his philosophy of design as “less, but better.” He had ten principles of […]
