Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast

By Opulo

Ever wonder how a radically open-source company can be successful? Why do most companies live long enough to watch the hero become the villain? Sit back and relax as your hosts, Stephen and Lucian, co... more

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Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast episodes:

December 21, 2023 Ep. 11 - Quality Control
How do you make sure that the things being sent out your door are to the standard of quality that you would expect? How do you try to overcome human error when considering quality control checks? What's a QC Buddy, and why is traceability important? Take a lesson from Stephen and Lucian as they dive into this beefy topic that is hard to contain in one episode.

To learn more about what we do, check out http://opulo.io
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1h 9min
December 07, 2023 Ep. 10 - Automation Equipment
Automation tools can be a robot you bought off the internet, or it can be something you make yourself. When should you automate a task? Would automation reduce mistakes, improve quality, or improve joy? Sometimes, but not always! In this episode, Stephen and Lucian hope you learn something from some of their mistakes and some of their wins with automation.
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43min
November 23, 2023 Ep. 9 - Time Management
When it comes to time management, everything can seem important, but what is the most important to tackle right away? Picking between these can be tricky, yet finding the balance between being efficient and not running into burnout is important to figure out. Stephen and Lucian dive into the issues they have run into and how they have found solutions that work for them.
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58min
November 09, 2023 Ep. 8 - Ryan from V1 Engineering
Ryan from V1 Engineering sits down to talk to us about how the desire for a 3D printer led to the birth of V1 Engineering. From working for free to outgrowing his jobs, Ryan had no plans to start a business and even pushed back from the idea of it. With a tremendous amount of attention and desire for his CNC design on Thingiverse, he finally listened to his boss and piers by giving his business 100% of his time and energy. Over eight years later, he is still going strong with a wonderful community and great products. To find out more about Ryan and his CNC machines, check out his website: V1E.com
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1h 41min
October 26, 2023 Ep. 7 - Buying Stock
In this episode, we guide you through what is essential to prepare for when buying stock. Whether you're just starting to sell your product or managing it while your company is already in full swing, Stephen and Lucian share their personal experiences and answer some of the most challenging questions in this category. They discuss topics such as how much stock is too much or too little to buy when running a hardware company and how to talk to vendors to get the best bang for your buck.
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1h 17min
October 12, 2023 Ep. 6 - Research and Development
How much are you focusing on existing products vs new products for the future? Do you stick with the customer base that is reliable or do you take a risk? In this episode, Stephen and Lucian will talk about tailoring to existing customers without losing what will bring in new customers, plus learning about 'the onion of tolerance'. They will even talk about other things including why changes to a product come out slower as a company gets bigger.
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58min
September 28, 2023 Ep. 5 - Community Communication
Communicating effectively with your community on an open source project is vital to keeping your project alive and healthy. But how do you make the right choice with so many options out there? Tune in and find out how Stephen and Lucian have made the tough calls of where to start and what they learned along the way!

To learn more about what we do, feel free to visit our website at opulo.io

If you would like to join our community of passionate people who love open source, please check out our Discord: https://bit.ly/3Pob9cI
There's even a dedicated section for the Podcast in there!
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1h 17min
September 14, 2023 Ep. 4 - Launching the Longmill - ft. Chris from Sienci Labs
In this episode, we have our first guest! Chris is the cofounder and CTO of Sienci Labs, which makes the open source LongMill CNC. We hear how Chris and his cofounder Andy started the company, launching two successful Kickstarters, and what they have planned for the future.

Now that we've had Chris on the show, we'll have him back for other episodes to give the Sienci perspective on specific topics in open source hardware.

Find out more about Sienci Labs: https://sienci.com/
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1h 50min
August 24, 2023 Ep. 3 - Tools While Scaling Up; How Much Structure is Too Much?
When is a tool worth paying for? How do you decide when a project is good enough for your company? Finding the right tool or project for your company can be tough.

Lulzbot's blog post about OHAI: https://lulzbot.com/learn/introducing-ohai-kit-your-guide-to-open-hardware-assembly
Opulo's assembly docs: ohai.opulo.io

If you want to learn more about what we do, check us out at Opulo.io
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52min
August 03, 2023 Ep. 2 - Sourcing: A Broad Overview
In this episode, we dive into sourcing! How do you find vendors? How do you vet them, and make sure you’re getting a quality part? What about duties, shipping, and minimum order quantities?
This is a summary, overarching episode about sourcing. Every topic we cover here could have a whole episode dedicated to it, so let us know what you’d like us to go more in depth on!

Questions or comments about this episode? Hop into our Discord Server and ask in the #ohm-podcast channel.

To learn more about Opulo and the LumenPnP, check out our Youtube channel and website.
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1h 4min

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