Prototypes: Page 3
France's Postal Service is Experimenting with Drone Mail Delivery
LaPoste could beat Amazon and Google to the punch.
Crowdfunding Campaigns Come With a Growing Price Tag
A panoply of new services are being offered to make projects stand out. But an entrepreneur has to be prepared to spend some money.
From Eye Shadow to Entire Houses: 7 of the Craziest 3-D Printed Creations Yet
In honor of Martha Stewart, who recently proclaimed her 'love' for 3-D printing, here's a list showcasing the technology's endless and magical possibilities.
So How Will You Ever Get Off the Desert Island?
A business strategist recalls three key business lessons he learned from a mentor whose work had repercussions as far away as the moon.
Watch: Google Unveils Working Prototype of Project Ara, Its Modular Smartphone
The device would allow for radical personalization in terms of both functionality and aesthetics.
Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Will Lead the Way for 3-D Printing Adoption
With the devices becoming more accessible and affordable, businesses are being built on the rapid designing, prototyping and manufacturing of products.
UPS Makes 3-D Printers Available in Nearly 100 Stores Nationwide
The shipping giant launched a pilot program a year ago where it put six printers in select UPS stores. Now, the program is expanding.
Before You Prototype a Tech Product, Ask These 5 Questions
The impulse may be to rush to market, but taking the time to understand your potential customers will go a long way.
Testing, Testing: Is There a Market for My Product?
To fight startup failure, practice product testing early and often.
Finding 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.
Re-Making Manufacturing in the United States
Cheap labor in China, Indonesia and India pushed the bulk of mass manufacturing overseas, but the U.S. is emerging competitive in a newer, more sophisticated kind of manufacturing.
Google Unveils 'Project Tango': A Smartphone That Sees in 3-D
Project Tango, a mobile phone prototype devised by Google that can create and capture 3-D models, will be distributed to 200 select developers in mid-March.
To Attract Funding, Develop a Prototype
In the startup world, selling your vision in a PowerPoint presentation is so passe. To get the attention of VCs, prototypes are a must. Here is why.
Gaining Startup Traction on a Budget
You don't always need to invest a lot of capital to demonstrate traction to investors. Here is how to do it on a budget and with limited resources.
Proto 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.