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How Do You Deliver Quality?

The concepts around Quality are central to a lot in engineering.  We think about quality control in terms of delivering product that meets customer expectations.  In some industries that's considered in measurables

Another Bicycle Chainring Patent Award

Last month we received notice of yet another bicycle chainring patent award for previous design and engineering.  Of course these patents take a long time, usually years to process, and this one is no exception.

Why Do We Make Prototypes?

It seems like a lot of work and cost to build a prototype - and perhaps a big unnecessary, expensive step.  Why not just do the design really well, then send it to production?  Why make prototypes?

Do You Have To Be Stupid To Protest?

I ask the question "Do You Have To Be Stupid To Protest?" because of the hypocrisy in protest with current events.  Though I totally agree with the roots of the cause, I fail to understand why protesters act contrary to success

Vultures in the Patent World

You have seen them - industries that feed on the success or misfortune of others.  "Ambulance Chasers" are probably the most famous, but it is also in the patent world.

New Utility Patent Award

We received word last month that the "Bicycle Carrier Maintenance Stand" patent is coming.  Great to see it now with a new utility patent award and recognition.

How Do You Solve Disputes?

I received a threatening letter the other day that made me laugh.  However, after the laughter died down I started to ponder how we as a society, and especially in business, solve disputes.  In this case it is a one-sided

Business Solutions Through Engineering Design

In how many ways can your company benefit from improvements by design?  This is not a rhetorical question.  Engineering design precipitates so many areas, and a design touch may well increase your profitability.  Perhaps drastically!

A New Day, A New Year, A New Decade

In all that is new, some things remain the same.  2019 was another year of advancing technology - both globally and in the micro sphere here at Synthesis.  A new decade of engineering.  So, what will the next New Day / New Year / New Decade bring for you?

The Triangle of Achievable Engineering

You want High Performance!  Absolutely.  And Cheap!  Of course.  Only the best Quality!  We agree.  Now let me show you this awesome new material

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