How a Turntable Startup Simplified Its Product Before Buying Custom Tooling
U-Turn Audio launched a deliberately simple record player, then invested in custom tooling only for the part most important to sound performance.
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Hardware
Why an Air-Quality Monitor Company Gives Away Its Hardware Designs
AirGradient publishes its monitor designs and still sells calibrated devices. Customers pay for execution, support, dependable sourcing and trust.
When a $1,995 Desktop Assembly Machine Beats Outsourcing Circuit Boards
Opulo's desktop machine places electronic components on circuit boards. The break-even test includes setup fees, labor, delay and inventory risk.
How an Open-Source Laptop Company Maps the Suppliers That Can Delay Production
MNT Research names the companies making its laptop boards, body, hinges and cells, making the production bottleneck visible before customers wait.