Pillar worked closely with Mackie to develop this new and innovative CR-X series that includes both Bluetooth and non-Bluetooth options and a base woofer. This system was developed to provide professional quality gear at a consumer level cost. Listen to the review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQRj110fDPY
We are excited to share the CR-X Series of Mackie products that we worked with LOUD Audio to design. Their new line offers studio quality sound and updated aesthetics that feature a sleek metal face plate and bold outline. We can't wait to get our hands on a set of these! Check out their website for more info: https://mackie.com/products/cr-x-creative-reference-multimedia-monitors
Congratulations to our client, Gravity Tap, on their Indiegogo launch today! Gravity Tap is a beverage dispensing system that smoothly pours drinks from any size growler without the use of CO2 cartridges. We wish them a successful campaign and can't wait to see their product out on the market! Visit their campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gravity-tap#/
This week at CES 2020, Ossia revealed their new Cota HOME Wireless Power device. Ossia's device can wirelessly power any Cota-enabled device within a 30 foot range without the use of charging stations or cables. Pillar collaborated with Ossia on the industrial design, mechanical engineering, and electronic integration to create a smaller, sleeker transmitter that seamlessly incorporates into a modern home or business. Pillar also assisted in the prototype development and build out of the multiple units being shown at CES this year. Visit Ossia's website for more information about Cota HOME: https://blog.ossia.com/cota-home-wireless-power-revealed
Well, it's that time of year again; time to visit our overseas supply chain. Pillar Product Design has a wide network of prototype and production factories overseas that help fabricate products for our clients. Located in the Shenzen, Dongguan, and Gunagzhou areas, this network has assisted us for many years producing prototype parts and manufacturing successful products for our clients. During our recent trip we worked with our overseas product manager, Karl, to visit our current partners and source new manufacturing facilities with expanded capabilities. Our current network includes metal fabrication, laser cutting, hydroforming, plastic injection molding, CNC cutting of
The Pillar Product Design team worked with Glass Expanse to develop this amazing moving panel door system. This a clip of Jordan and Jojo of CNCBC show CashPad! showing the system in action in one of container homes that they just completed. Check it out! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glassexpanse_cashpad-glassexpanse-activity-6562329714017521666-yMZn
We are excited to announce the launch of the Ceres Chill Breast Milk Chiller on Indiegogo today! It has been a pleasure working with Lisa to help design and engineer an innovative product that prioritizes nursing mothers in a beautiful and elegant way. Check out the campaign to learn more and contribute. We can't wait to see this product make it to market in the upcoming months! Visit the campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ceres-chill-the-world-s-first-breastmilk-chiller#/ Visit the website: https://www.cereschill.com
The product development process is filled with acronyms that can be confusing for both new and returning clients. We've compiled a list of some of the most commonly used acronyms to help you navigate the process. Job Identification EE (electrical engineering) ID (industrial design)ME (mechanical engineering)PE (project engineering)PM (project / program management) Design / Process / Marketing CAD (computer aided design / drafting)CAE ( computer aided engineering) CAM ( computer aided manufacturing) DFA (design for assembly)DFAA (design for automated assembly)DOE (design of experiments)DVT (design verification test)EVT (engineering validation test)GD&T (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)IP (intellectual property)JV (joint venture)MVP (minimum viable product)PD (product development)POC (proof of
Human factors and ergonomics focus on the body's relation to products, environments and processes to improve efficiency and comfort for the user. Human Scale is a collection of data that outlines the dimensions of the body and its movement in relation to space. At Pillar, we use this information to determine head sizes while designing helmets and goggles, grip diameters for hand tools, as well as locations for control panels so that users of all abilities and sizes have equal access. We use digital human models in our Solidworks CAD models to help validate dimensions before products are brought into
We are proud to announce our partnership with Breadware, Inc. and their IoT design network. We look forward to continuing our work with Breadware to create innovative, connected devices. Here is a couple of our designs featuring electronic integration. Check out their website to learn more. https://breadware.com/
Pillar Product Design in collaboration with Jason Allen's Company Ignition USA developed the first multi-tool specifically for firemen and police to access commercial spaces without damaging private property. The attached pod cast walks through Ignition USA's complete product development experience of this specific innovative tool design and development. In collaboration with BOLD IP, Pillar Product Design and Ignition USA we were able to develop and patent novel intellectual property around this highly functional must have device. The pod cast focus on the details of the product design and manufacturing development process. Check out the pod cast link below, it
Seattle’s Pillar Product Design and Flip Lights are excited to announce the launch of the Flip Lights Brand. This innovative idea puts a whole new spin on application of personal lubricant. We worked with the Flip Lights team from initial proof of concept thru mass production. We are excited to see their product hitting the market space. We look forward to seeing Flip Lights make a big splash with this innovative product idea and future products as well. You can check out their website at Flip-Lights.com
Thanks to all the clients and everyone who made it out in the snowy 32 degree weather to celebrate the end of the year . We had a really great time with yummy dumplings from west Seattle own “Dumpling of Fury”. and spinning the Product Development wheel of fortune”. Here are some great pics from the event.