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Last week I had the opportunity to speak at the TTI/Vanguard Making Things conference in Detroit. As part of the event, we were taken on a tour of the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn and were able to see the F-150 finalRead more…
New US DOT Battery Regulations
The Federal Department of Transportation recently released updated regulations for the transport of lithium batteries (49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175). As you can imagine, it’s a dense (30 page) read with plenty of legal jargon. After wading through itRead more…
Customer Post: The Beauty of Dragon Innovation
The following post was authored by Franz Struwig, CEO/iKubu, a Dragon Innovation Customer. Taking a hardware product to market is a daunting task. As an innovator you want to keep things lean for as long as possible, but all thatRead more…
The Future of Hardware – Part 2: The Trends
As both the hardware and the way that it is manufactured continues to evolve, here are some of the important changes I see shaping the future. Greater Level of Abstraction When we built the first Roomba in the early 2,000’s, ourRead more…
This Cooler Raised $13 Million From Crowdfunding—But What Happens Next? Enter Dragon Innovation
The following post was originally published on Autodesk’s Line/Shape/Space (now Redshift) and was written by Jeff Walsh. The wild success stories of crowdfunding are becoming legendary. Take Coolest Cooler—an all-in-one outdoor entertainment solution that combines a 60-quart cooler, blender (hello, margaritas!),Read more…
The Future Of Hardware – Part 1: The Tools & Technology
With the explosive growth in hardware over the last few years, I’m often asked whether we’re in a bubble; is this revolution sustainable? In the following series, I’ll delve into why I believe we’re still just at the beginning, andRead more…
Importing 101 | Flexport
Our friends over at Flexport are doing amazing things to simplify the fulfillment process and have been kind enough to share some key learnings with the Dragon community. This post can be found on Flexport’s blog. Importing products from overseas remains mysterious.Read more…
Compliance, Customs, Royalties, and Licensing | Flexport
For first-time hardware entrepreneurs, fulfillment and logistics are often not the first thing on the radar. But after navigating the waters of selecting a factory and manufacturing, a critical piece of the puzzle is getting your product in your customers’ hands. OurRead more…
Smart Companies Radio Interview with Scott Miller
Kelly Scanlon from Smart Companies Radio interviewed Scott last week on why he started Dragon Innovation and the challenges entrepreneurs face when manufacturing hardware products. You can listen to the interview below or check it out on blogtalkradio.
GrabCAD Webinar: How to Pick a Factory (and not screw it up)
Scott recently presented a webinar for GrabCAD on everyone’s favorite topic: How to Pick a Factory. Topics covered include: determining where to manufacture, picking a contract manufacturer, and the RFQ process. You can watch the webinar recording below. You can find more informationRead more…