Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering
Introduction As an American or Canadian entrepreneur, it can be a difficult and daunting task to choose a supplier overseas . We’re several thousand miles away, primarily English-speaking and largely unfamiliar with Chinese law, business practices and culture. So how can we possibly be certain that we’re choosing the right
Plastics come in all types. At SurfaceID, we use our experience in working with them to choose the best match for your project. Here are some of the most commonly used plastics. Polyolefin Includes Polypropylene (PP), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). These represent over half of
What is computer-aided industrial design? Computer-aided industrial design (CAID) is simply the use of computerized software in the industrial design process. As opposed to traditional manual drafting, CAID is an automated process that greatly increases the efficiency of design alterations, concept testing and general optimizations. CAID grants designers creative freedom,
Introduction Vacuum casting is a low budget method allows to very quickly produce many plastic replicas from the silicone mold of a master model. Generally used for prototyping, the possible use of different materials available for injection allows to precisely reproduce the shape, feel (and sometimes properties) of the potential
When it comes to choosing the right seal types for a product, there are a few critical questions that should first be answered to avoid malfunctions. Depending on the particular seal’s application, an incorrectly chosen seal can result in poor performing products, costly defects and even serious injuries. What is
While the CEO of SurfaceID’s Montreal team is traditionally trained first and foremost in industrial design, the process of bringing a new invention from conception to manufacturing can’t be done without going through a thorough and extensive mechanical engineering phase. In fact the mechanical engineering is often far more involved
Located in the very south of China, right next to Hong Kong, Shenzhen has become an important manufacturing hub for the world. Shenzhen’s population has grown at an incredible rate throughout the years, climbing from just 30.000 people in the 1970s to over 17 million in 2018 (includes worker pop).
As product designers, customers constantly come to us urging us to manufacture products in-house through 3d printing. Everyone is going crazy for 3D-prints these days. And understandably so, it’s like Star Trek magic—to be able to input some data in the replicator, press go, and voilà! Magic shapes will appear!
Industrial design is about imagination, conception and ultimately, sharing a vision with the rest of the world. What if we could interact with it at the earliest stages? Ever since the release of the first HTC Vive in 2016, virtual reality is mainstream and we’ve been able to realize how
In our previous post, we discussed the exclusive benefits of 3D printing and CNC machining. Another very important manufacturing method is sand casting. As the name suggests, a mold made of sand is used to cast metal into robust metal pieces. The sand is mixed with clay, and is cheap
Well, the most correct but annoying answer is: it depends! There is no fixed price for hiring an industrial design firm. It mostly depends on the scope of the project. Venous Light Medical Design Sketch Rendering What are we defining? Industrial design is a profession that focuses on the
Have you been looking for a way to make your product more sustainable but don’t know where to start? Or do you feel guilty whenever you throw something in the trash that you just know will end up in the landfill? We’d like to introduce you to some materials which
Did you know that approximately 80% of product-related environmental impact is determined during the design phase? Industrial Designers hold a lot of environmental responsibility when designing new products. However, through thoughtful decision making, they can greatly reduce the environmental impacts throughout a product’s lifecycle. With this in mind, designers can
Industrial design is a field that is constantly evolving, especially as technology becomes more and more advanced. Here at SurfaceID, we are constantly keeping up-to-date with market design trends. It ensures that we are designing products which are focused and relevant to what people actually want. In recent years, the
It is essential for industrial designers and mechanical engineers to work in harmony during the product development process. But how do they defer in their approaches to this discipline? In this article, we’ll let you know the similarities and the differences between mechanical engineering and industrial design. Industrial Design
Industrial design as a practice, balances aesthetics and functionality. However, there is one element which bridges the gap between a good and a great product—User Experience (UX). In essence, the main principles of UX are centered around creating memorable products for users which enhance their lives. This blog post will
Hello, design enthusiasts! Today we are going to plunge into the internet of things, better known as IoT, where your coffee maker knows your caffeine priorities more than your best friend does, and the thermostat automatically readjusts itself as if it reads your mind. This is a fascinating, and at
Do you have an idea just ready to be developed? Or a complex problem that requires a quick solution? Let’s face it, launching a product is very hard! We know that it’s tempting to try and figure it out all by yourself. However, hiring an industrial design consultancy will greatly
