ian coll mceachern

When I worked for larger companies, attending a conference meant writing a report when you got back. Share what you learned. Capture what mattered. Make it useful for the broader team. Now that I work for The Man (me), I’m holding myself to the same rule. Them's the rules. I just returned from 3DEXPERIENCE World in Houston, one of the largest gatherings of the SOLIDWORKS and product design community, where engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams come together to share h

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Explore how designing products that build themselves revolutionizes manufacturing. Get product design insights on generative design, DFM, and sustainability.

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Explore San Francisco's vibrant maker culture: the tools, people, and future of innovation in the Bay Area. Discover community hubs and the philosophy of making.

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Discover how to design and 3D print a better screwdriver, exploring mechanics, precision, and sustainability for tool innovation.

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Discover how small design decisions drive big impact and sustainability. Learn about design thinking, empathy, and iterative prototyping for responsible innovation.

Explore the making of functional prototypes, from concept to fabrication. Learn about portfolio storytelling and accelerating development with early feedback.

San Francisco, often synonymous with Silicon Valley, has long been a magnet for tech innovation. But what exactly makes this city such a...