# Ep. 30 - Avoiding Packaging Mistakes

- Show: [Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast)
- Published: 2024-10-10
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes
- Listen: https://opulo.io

## Summary

Lucian Shapira and Stephen Uss of Opulo discuss the complexities of designing packaging for the Lumen PnP 3D printer, emphasizing the need for flexibility to accommodate future product iterations like feeders. They detail their transition from laser-cut foam prototypes to stamped tooling, highlighting the risks of outsourcing and the value of maintaining in-house capabilities. The hosts also cover critical testing methods, such as ISTA drop tests, and the balance between protection, cost, and sustainability in their supply chain.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=0) Introduction: The Importance of Packaging
- [4:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=257) Packaging Strategy and Material Selection
- [11:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=692) Prototyping Foam with Laser Cutters
- [16:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=988) Outsourcing Risks and Vendor Relationships
- [40:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=2449) Designing for Interoperability and Future Products
- [51:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=3105) Shipping Costs, Dimensional Weight, and Poly Straps
- [57:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=3479) Validation Testing and Drop Tests
- [1:06:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2024-10-10-ep-30-avoiding-packaging-mistakes#t=4004) Sustainability and Final Tips

## Topics

- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Lumen PnP (product)
- Opulo (company)
- Formlabs (company)
- Prusa (company)
- FedEx (company)
- LightBurn (tool)
- ISTA (other)
- Winter Bloom (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [72: All Roads Lead to a Heat Sealed Pouch](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-09-22-72-all-roads-lead-to-a-heat-sealed-pouch) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [8: Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-01-28-8-packaging) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [053: Manufacturing, Quality & 3D Printing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2017-05-23-053-manufacturing-quality-3d-printing) (Product Startup)
- [249 - Cali compostabull and Pistakio Packaging 911](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-03-14-249-cali-compostabull-and-pistakio-packaging-911) (People of Packaging)
- [3D Product Logistics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-01-15-3d-product-logistics) (The Amp Hour)

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