Hardware Podcasts

65: Like Twelve Surnames

Thoroughly Considered · 14 Jan 2021 · 1h 01m · Episode 65

What this episode covers

Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat discuss the production updates for the Mark Two pin, the rollout challenges of the MagSafe Material Docks, and Dan's new Theme System Journal. They detail specific manufacturing changes, such as switching from plated aluminum to stainless steel for the Mark Two's knurled pin to eliminate plating issues, and the decision to source the journal's printing from Poland for faster iteration. The hosts also touch on the logistical nightmares of shipping during the pandemic and Brexit, as well as the demand spikes for Dan's journal.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, Apple, Relay FM
Products
Mark Two, MagSafe Material Docks, Theme System Journal, Mark One

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