# 14: Top Tools

- Show: [Thoroughly Considered](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered)
- Published: 2016-06-24
- Length: 45m
- Episode: 14
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools
- Listen: http://relay.fm/tc/14

## Summary

Tom Gerhardt, Dan Provost, and Myke Hurley of Studio Neat discuss their top three professional and personal tools. Tom highlights Autodesk Fusion 360 for its integrated CAD/CAM workflow, while Dan praises the Olympus E-M5 camera for capturing memories and Myke recommends Apple's Notes app for its reliable sync and extensions. The conversation also covers physical tools like Exacto knives, calipers, and the Cricket knife, alongside software like the to.do app and OmniFocus automation.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=4) Introduction: Studio Neat hosts and episode premise
- [1:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=84) Tom Gerhardt on Autodesk Fusion 360
- [7:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=442) Dan Provost on Olympus E-M5 camera
- [11:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=705) Myke Hurley on Apple Notes app
- [17:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=1031) Physical tools: Exacto knives and Cricket knife
- [22:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=1353) Myke Hurley on Apple Pencil usage
- [29:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=1771) Dan Provost on to.do app
- [32:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=1963) Tom Gerhardt on dial calipers
- [35:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=2146) Dan Provost on iPhone
- [39:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools#t=2345) Myke Hurley on OmniFocus automation

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Studio Neat (company)
- Autodesk Fusion 360 (tool)
- AutoCAD (tool)
- Olympus E-M5 (product)
- Apple Notes (product)
- Evernote (product)
- Apple Pencil (product)
- Exacto knife (tool)
- Cricket (company)
- to.do (product)
- OmniFocus (product)
- Workflows (product)

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