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Teardown
Playstation VR Aim Controller Teardown
We are intrigued by how friendly-looking the PlayStation VR Aim game controller, designed for playing First Person Shooter (FPS) games on the PlayStation VR system, is. Stylistically, it certainly matches the futuristic looking PlayStation VR headset. There are plenty of FPS controllers out there that look like real machine guns, so we appreciate that the […]
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Competitive Teardown Report: Fitbit Charge 2, Samsung Gear Fit 2, Garmin Vivosmart HR+
In this 34-page report, we investigate how three top-tier fitness wearables each showcase engineering innovation in four areas of interest: 1. Design for Assembly (DFA)2. Waterproofing Techniques3. Band-to-Body Attachment Mechanisms4. Space Management Complete Bill of Materials In addition to our in-depth analysis on each of these areas of interest, the report includes a full BOM […]
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Ready, Set, GO! Drone Design Through Rapid Iteration
If you’ve ever been to China Manufacturing parts, Inc. HQ, either to pick up parts for one of our events, or simply just to say hi and chat about hardware, you may have seen our drone prototypes. For those unfamiliar with them, these prototypes are a series of material samples in the form of mini drone bodies and […]
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SpaceNavigator 3D Mouse Teardown
Today, we’re tearing down a popular 3D mouse, the 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator. For folks producing and manipulating three-dimensional CAD files, using a standard mouse and keyboard can be tricky. Welcome to the world of controlling rotation, position, and height using one hand! We’ll take a look at the components that make this mouse both highly usable and […]
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Segway miniPRO Teardown
A while back, we tore down the now infamous hoverboard, with the intention of uncovering how the product was made so cheaply and easily by manufacturers large and small in China. For this teardown, we decided to go to the opposite end of the spectrum and see what changes when an experienced industry leader designs and […]
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How to Conduct a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
In the product design world, it’s common to use a tool called a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to improve a design or process. FMEAs are commonly separated into two different categories, depending on their application: A Design FMEA (D-FMEA) is used in product design to identify possible design weaknesses and failure modes. A […]