Why eBay's 'Exact' Project Isn't the 3-D Printing Solution for the Masses --...
The online retailing giant has partnered with MakerBot and other startups to start a service for selling custom-created merchandise.
View ArticleMaker's Row Attracts New Investment From Prominent Angels
The New York-based startup that focuses on reviving American manufacturers raises $1 million.
View ArticleNeed a Prototype? 3-D Printers Coming to UPS Stores
The shipping giant has made 3-D printing available in a San Diego franchise and will extend the offering to five other cities across the U.S. in the next two months as part of a pilot program.
View ArticleMakerBot Unveils a Desktop 3-D Scanner for $1,400
The Brooklyn-based additive manufacturing company says that it is accepting pre-orders for its MakerBot Digitizer, which will begin shipping in October.
View ArticleInventor of the Wildly Popular 'Rainbow Loom' Weaves the American Dream With...
Malaysian immigrant Choon Ng came to the U.S. for college and became an engineer. In his downtime, he invented a toy that has become a national sensation.
View ArticleIn Nanotech's Small World, Big Opportunities Abound
The experts at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering talk about the burgeoning field of nanotechnology.
View ArticleApple to Hire 700 Jobs for Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
The site will be used for domestic crystal production and require 1,300 additional construction jobs.
View ArticleInside Breuckelen Distilling's Labor of Love
A small-batch distillery in Brooklyn is part of a resurgence in American manufacturing.
View Article3 Things You Need to Know About Launching a Product Business
Coming up with a great product idea doesn't necessarily mean you need to launch a business around it. Here are three things you need to know before taking that leap.
View Article5 Tips for Creating a Prototype
A prototype is often the only way to know if your idea will fly, and if your startup is ready to launch.
View ArticleProto Labs Wants to Help You Create a Cool Prototype for Free
The latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award program is Garageio, a device that allows you to open and close your garage door with your smartphone.
View ArticleWhy Licensing is the Best Way to Get Your Product on Store Shelves
Finding a company to manufacture and market your wares can be a shortcut into major retailers.
View ArticleFrom Relic to Beacon: Brooklyn Navy Yard Gets New Life as Cutting-Edge...
Thanks to a collaboration of public and private resources, one of the old 84,000-square-foot warehouses flanking the East River in New York City is being renovated and transformed.
View ArticleIs 3-D Printing the Key to Jump-Starting American Manufacturing?
Some say the key to creating hundreds of thousands of jobs may soon be on a desktop near you.
View ArticleWhy This Curated Market for Indie Hardware Is Gaining Traction
Grand St., a curator of independently made electronics and related gear, is one of the few channels to tackle the sprawling maker marketplace.
View ArticleFinding a Top-Notch Manufacturer for Your Startup
Finding manufactures is a daunting task, particularly when dealing with factories overseas. Here are a few tips on making it easier.
View Article'If You Can Think It, We Can Make It': A Look Inside Brooklyn's New Lab
A technology and design center housed in New Yorks historic Brooklyn Navy Yard is changing what manufacturing in the U.S. will look like for future generations.
View ArticleYour One-Stop Guide to Royalty Rates (Infographic)
There are several important factors to consider before you license your invention. Here's a handy overview to help you out.
View ArticleThe 3 Biggest Roadblocks in Product Development
The three spots where product development startups are most likely to stumble - and how to get around them
View ArticleOutsourcing Your Production? Here Are 3 Ways to Save Money.
While larger companies can afford lost products during production runs, startups can't. Here are a few tips on ensuring your supply chain is as efficient as possible.
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