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By Peter Nikiforov, Mechanical Engineer INTRODUCTION For Engineers, solving complex problems involves both analytical and empirical techniques to find comprehensive solutions. Engineers often use analytical approaches to solve problems, but in many cases, analysis combined with empirical findings lead to a complete solution. It is important to realize engineering is strongly dependent on both approaches and that they are not …
By SIGMADESIGN Electrical Engineer Image Credit: https://labs.wsu.edu/robotics-and-automation/haptic-gloves/ Photographer: Laura Dutelle The most impactful advances in technology are those which enhance the human experience and bring significant value to our lives. Our most valued technologies keep us warm, safe, connected with our loved ones, and enable us to learn, grow, and share our ideas. In recent decades, popular technologies provide us …
RAPID is the preeminent event for 3D printing, scanning, and additive manufacturing. The industry-leading conference and exposition in Orlando May 16-19, 2016, celebrated its 26th year as the definitive authority on 3D. In 2016, Ben Mergen, Don Harring, and Will Pickering of SIGMADESIGN attended the conference. The show presented fused deposition modeling (FDM) filament vendors, measurement, post-processing options and hobby printers. Highlights from …
Shortly after I started at SIGMADESIGN over two years ago, a quest began to grow our LabVIEW software development team. SIGMADESIGN now has the foundation to tackle any small-to-large automation, condition-monitoring, embedded control, manufacturing, test or research project. I’m Nate Butler, a certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) at SIGMADESIGN. In early 2018, Adam Hartzell joined the team. Adam is a mechanical engineer …
Industrial Designers are, without exception, curious. We harness and focus that curiosity into the activity of ‘Design Research’, which we use to better understand the direction a concept or design should take. The following is a glimpse into how it works. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research: which is which, and who cares? Quantitative research is a numbers game, the more data …
by Bill Huseby I often get asked, “What cool projects are you working on at SIGMADESIGN” Sometimes the question is asked differently, “What is your favorite project you have ever worked on?” Appropriately, many of our clients have strict confidentiality rules that don’t allow us to discuss their projects or even mention their names. With one of our Core Values being …
Developing a new product can be a daunting experience for an inventor or entrepreneur. With statistics revealing low success rates of new products the process can be nerve-wracking especially during the “fuzzy front-end” phase where so many questions must be answered. Partnering with a consultant that understands the ins and outs of the Product Development Process can provide a smoother progression …
By Matt Cameron A lot of people are talking about the Internet of Things (IoT). The term refers to a sensor-based network of devices, machines and systems connected to the internet and to each other. The term spans both commercial and industrial applications. There is currently a lot of media hype surrounding IoT, but make no mistake, it is real …
Most of us have noticed that after reading a great book, a movie based on the book often falls short. Why? Because when reading a book, the human brain has an amazing ability to fill in gaps, and our imaginations can create the scenes, details, and characters that mesh with our unique individual experiences. At SIGMADESIGN, industrial designers use this …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrea Cameron (acameron@www.sigmadzn.com) P: 360.693.2600 F: 360.693.2581 www.sigmadzn.com A New Manufacturing Facility Comes to SW Washington Vancouver, WA – (January 12, 2015) – SIGMADESIGN announces the opening of a new manufacturing facility in East Vancouver, Washington. Production is slated to start at the new manufacturing facility in April 2015. The existing building site located at the …
