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46: The Only Way Out Is Through

Thoroughly Considered · 21 Dec 2018 · 42m · Episode 46

What this episode covers

Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat discuss the grueling production and assembly of their 'Mark One' pen, detailing the unexpected labor required for polishing, cleaning, and quality control due to high-tolerance mirror finishes and nickel plating issues. They explain how they adapted to these manufacturing challenges by building custom jigs and 3D-printed fixtures to manage the assembly process in-house. The episode also covers their packaging decisions, specifically the use of cork, and concludes with a tech corner segment recommending Lisa Brennan-Jobs' memoir 'Small Fry'.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, Apple, Relay FM
Products
Mark One
Also
Small Fry, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Steve Jobs

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