Human factors and ergonomics centers around refining a design for human optimization.

Blog, EducationAxel SorianoOctober 16, 2019Ergonomics, Human Factors, UX, Industrial Design, Product Development Comment

The Proven Path to Production

An overview of Acorn's multiphase product development process designed to maximize the chances of success while avoiding pitfalls along the way.

EducationAcorn AdminSeptember 25, 2019Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Acorn Comment

Acorn - Past, Present, Future

Ken Haven, CEO and Founder of Acorn Product Development, provides a glimpse into his product development consultancy firm.

BlogAcorn Product DevelopmentJuly 17, 2019AcornComment

A Modular Design Approach to Lab Automation: Go Small to Go Big

Problem solving is best performed when you break it down to its basic and most simplistic parts.

BlogArnold EdwardsMay 16, 2019Lab Automation, Acorn, Process, Product DevelopmentComment

Recap of the 2019 SEMDA MedTech Conference

Acorn had the privilege of participating as a proud sponsor and featured panelist at SEMDA Medtech, a platform for fostering medical device innovation.

A High-Level Overview of Current 3D Printing Technologies

How do you determine which prototyping approach option is best for you?

BlogDavid MattenApril 3, 2019Prototyping Comment

The Future of Mobility will be Human-Centered

The Geneva motor show teases sleek concept cars and speculation about new models in the news.

BlogJeff GregerFebruary 27, 2019 Comment

Establishing Minimum Design Standards

Tom Dutremble describes the importance of establishing minimum design standards with your team.

EducationAcorn Product DevelopmentJanuary 21, 2019Comment

Tolerance Analysis and Stack-up

Alex Holton walks through how to run a tolerance analysis and stack-up.

EducationAcorn Product DevelopmentJanuary 21, 2019 Comment

Communication and Project Planning

Ryan Byrne describes the importance of establishing a project plan and a clear channel of communication when working with engineering consultants.

EducationAcorn Product DevelopmentJanuary 18, 2019Comment

Using Thermal Resistor Networks to Solve Heat Transfer Problems

Nick DeAngelis describes how to use thermal resistor networks to solve heat transfer problems.

EducationAcorn Product DevelopmentJanuary 18, 2019Comment

Peering into the Future with Design and Speculative Fiction

A new year is upon us and it’s a perfect time to talk about the future. Or rather, futures.

BlogJeff GregerJanuary 3, 2019Comment

Unlocking Rapid product development with DFM Solutions

Successful product development is a team effort, often involving people from engineering, marketing, supply chain, and so on.

BlogKen HavenDecember 17, 2018DFM, Rapid Product DevelopmentComment

Disruptive Life Science Products at BIOMEDevice 5/6/18

NewsAcorn Product DevelopmentDecember 5, 2018Partnerships, Purigen, BIOMEDevice, Events Comment

Bringing a Tennis-Court-Sized Machine Down to a Human Scale

A walk through of the process of designing the ProBeam treatment room, highlighting important steps in the experience design process.

BlogJeff GregerNovember 27, 2018Case Study, Work, Projects, HealthcareComment

The Need for Industrial Design for Robotics Products

As robots start to move more mainstream and take on tasks that cause them to interact with people, user experience design and industrial design will play an increasingly important role.

BlogKen HavenOctober 9, 2018Robotics, Industrial DesignComment