“Tom, this is Bob with R2 Manufacturing, we have a problem. I can’t move forward until we talk.” This is a call you do not want to get. And this is why when you design a product, Design for Manufacturing DOES matter. After much thought and research, you now have an idea for a new […]
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Steve Wozniak aka The Woz is a genius at engineering. He is also a very funny person, although he was incredibly shy in his early years. I guess becoming a founder of the most successful technology company in the world has pushed him beyond reticence into joking about how it all happened. His talk at […]
The “eureka” moment of invention has spawned many clichés: flash of genius, inspiration, light bulb effect, spark of innovation. Whatever you call it, the person who has the brilliant idea typically starts thinking, “Should I patent it? I need to go see a patent attorney and find out how to protect my property.” We at […]
We Kansas Citians have all experienced it….we are out of town for business or pleasure and the obvious question arises, “Where are you from?” “ Kansas City.” And then we hear, “A lot of farmland there. Is there anything else?” And while we can go on about the extraordinary cost of living and the ease […]
Many companies would say it’s their latest product to hit the market, but with strategic marketing your true advantage is your CURRENT BRAND. For example, Apple has come up with some intriguing features for its new iPhone 6 and its fancy new Apple watch. We all know these products will without a doubt be successful, […]
Being an Industrial Designer, part of my job with R2FACT involves applying the concepts of ergonomics to my designs to create products that not only look great but feel great in the hands too. How a user will interact with a physical product greatly influences its overall design. But what if a product was only […]
For the sixth year in a row R2FACT is co-sponsoring the the Kansas Bar Association’s Intellectual Property (IP) continuing education conference. Patent attorneys wanting to stay current on the laws come for presentations based on the latest case rulings, including Supreme Court decisions. R2FACT is there to make connections with experts who can help you […]
Prototyping is the lynchpin that links product development and commercialization. It’s always a heart-stopping moment when the physical prototype of a product is seen and touched for the first time. Outsourcing a prototype shop can help ensure that the best of the best is selected for an assignment. As a Kansas City, Missouri-based company, R2FACT […]
Scott’s ambition is to design products so appealing that they fly off the shelves. He set on the career path of industrial design when a high school teacher impressed with his drawing ability recommended it. He was hooked after finding out that it was essentially product development – making something new, innovative and useful. Steve […]
