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Pillar design visits client Glass Expanse production facility in Texas
June 24, 2021 In blog

On-Site Product Development with Glass Expanse

This month, Pillar visited Glass Expanse, a long term client who is located between Austin and Dallas in Temple, Texas. Glass Expanse is a high end, sliding door and window maker that produces products with the least obstructed view on the market. We have been working with Glass Expanse for six years now and it has been an absolutely amazing journey to see this small company grow to the height that it is at today. When they first brought the Pillar team on as a product development specialist, Glass Expanse was a very small group of innovative and knowledgeable individuals. To

Magnetic Leash Product Design Sketch
June 10, 2021 In blog

Idea to Product Transformations

Whether it be a napkin sketch, functional prototype, or an existing, finished product that just needs a revamp, our clients come to us at all stages of the product development process. Check out some of the projects that Pillar has helped take from idea to refined product. Ignition USA - SEARAT The Seattle Rapid Access Tool, or SEARAT, is a firefighting invention designed to expedite the entry into commercial buildings. Combining elements from multiple existing tools, the initial product idea for the SEARAT looked to merge functions into a single, easy to carry tool. Pillar has collaborated with Ignition USA throughout the

3Dio Omni Binaural Microphone Product in Use
May 12, 2021 In blog

3Dio – Omni Binaural Microphone

The 3Dio Omni binaural microphone is specifically designed to provide professional binaural audio for Virtual Reality & 360º camera applications. Binaural recording allows audio to be captured in the same way the human ear hears sound. This produces the most natural sounding audio that creates three-dimensional sound, transporting the user to the recording site. Pillar assisted 3Dio through their product development journey, reverse engineering the complex 3D ear models for both the 2 and 4-position binaural microphone systems and developing the housing with methodically laid out user controls and inputs. In response to higher demand, Pillar also helped scale up their

Back View of XOOT Professional and Ergonomic Drawing Stand Product Prototype
March 18, 2021 In blog

XOOT – Professional and Ergonomic Drawing Stand

Entering the final stages of testing, XOOT, a professional drawing stand for large tablets and monitors, is preparing to launch later this year. The XOOT system provides effortless monitor adjustment to seamlessly switch between viewing and drawing positions, providing a more ergonomic experience for tablet users. Pillar has assisted XOOT through the product development process from the industrial design to the engineering and CAD modeling process. We can’t wait for the first units to make their way into the market.