Designers having prototypes made for their clients to view and hold has become a normal part of the designing process. Physical models are much easier to explain and understand than a drawing.

This is the second article in a 6-part series titled “Mechanical Engineering Perspectives for Efficient, Integrated Commercial Product Design.” When we think about product design, it’s common to ...

Long before any of us became addicted to Amazon.com, there were actual mail-order catalogs. A devoted hobbyist would fill out an order sheet, write a check, and seal both in an envelope; stamp and ...