# 43: Mark One Updates

- Show: [Thoroughly Considered](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered)
- Published: 2018-11-07
- Length: 48m
- Episode: 43
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates
- Listen: http://relay.fm/tc/43

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=8) Introduction: Studio Neat and Mark One Production Status
- [1:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=91) The Titanium Knock Issue and Material Switch Decision
- [9:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=561) Kickstarter Margins and Financial Padding for Errors
- [12:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=748) Seracote Supplier Drama and Assembly Logistics
- [14:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=865) International Shipping Strategies and UPS Parcel Service
- [17:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=1065) Color Options: Nickel vs. PVD Copper Finishes
- [27:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=1635) Dan's Tech Corner: iPad Pro Design and Bezels
- [35:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-11-07-43-mark-one-updates#t=2151) iPad Accessories, Trackpads, and Future iOS Features

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Studio Neat (company)
- Mark One (product)
- Knox (product)
- Seracote (other)
- UPS (company)
- iPad Pro (product)
- Autodesk (company)
- Adobe (company)

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