Hardware Podcasts

43: Mark One Updates

Thoroughly Considered · 7 Nov 2018 · 48m · Episode 43

What this episode covers

Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat discuss the final production stages of the Mark One pen, detailing a critical decision to switch the 'knock' component from titanium to aluminum with nickel plating to eliminate an undesirable mechanical sound. They also address supply chain hurdles, including a vendor price hike for Seracote application and the complexities of direct-to-consumer shipping for Kickstarter backers. The episode concludes with Dan Provost’s Tech Corner, where the hosts analyze the new iPad Pro’s design language, bezels, and potential for trackpad integration.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, UPS, Autodesk, Adobe
Products
Mark One, Knox, iPad Pro
Also
Seracote

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