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Maker Pro News: Hardware Unicorns, Young Maker Pros, and More

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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September 6th, 2017September 5th, 2017

Check out the “Unicorn Club,” an exclusive group of privately held innovative startups that have grown to be valued at more than $1 billion.

Hardware Accelerators like Make in LA Help Entrepreneurs Jump-Start Their Business

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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@dcdenison

July 5th, 2017June 30th, 2017

Get some amazing advice and incredible amounts of support for your next crowdfunding or solo project from Make in LA.

The Setup and Certification Costs of Mass Manufacturing Your Hardware Product

John Teel is president of Predictable Designs a company which helps entrepreneurs bring new products to market. John was formerly a senior design engineer for Texas Instruments where he created electronic designs now used in millions of products (including some from Apple). He is also a successful entrepreneur who developed his own product, had it manufactured in Asia, and sold in over 500 retail locations in three countries. Download his free cheat sheet for developing your new electronic hardware product.

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May 19th, 2017May 17th, 2017

Scaling from prototype to mass manufacturing is often an overlooked step when launching a new hardware product, but it is so important.

Quick Tip: Know Your Screwdrivers (Hint: It’s Not a “Flathead!”)

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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@garethb2

October 31st, 2016October 31st, 2016

Knowing proper names for screwdrivers and other tools help you learn and help you not look like a lightweight.

Open Source Hardware Association Announces Product Certification Program

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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October 7th, 2016December 9th, 2016

The first official Open Source Hardware Certification rolls out.

Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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