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Fictiv Secures $33M Series C to Scale Cloud-Based Contract Manufacturing Platform and Transform Global Supply Chains

Funding to accelerate Fictiv’s vision to help teams build hardware products at the speed of software through platform investments, customer growth, and expansion of its global manufacturing network SAN FRANCISCO, March 05, 2019 – Fictiv today announced that it closed a $33 million Series C funding round to accelerate its transformation of contract manufacturing into […]

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May Hardware Roundup: Special Hardware News Edition

Our roundup video this month is hosted by Andy, Fictiv’s Director of Supply! We’ll be diving into butterfly mechanisms, digital circuit breakers, and the latest in sanctions. We’ve also included a special section dedicated to the most compelling findings from our State of Hardware report. Hardware Knowledge Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Results Industry News […]

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Fictiv Process Video: Anodizing

Anodizing increases corrosion resistance and enhances your product’s aesthetic appearance. Watch our video to see the anodizing process in action! Anodizing Materials Aluminum is the most ideal material for anodizing. ‍ The Anodizing Process Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process that grows the natural oxide layer on cnc machining aluminum parts to protect them from […]

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Fictiv Opens 2019 State of Hardware Survey

Virtual manufacturer calls for hardware product creators to participate in definitive report on hardware development SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2019 – Today Fictiv issued a public invitation for hardware development stakeholders to participate in its State of Hardware Survey on hardware development and manufacturing. The insights gained from this survey will form the foundation for Fictiv’s fourth annual State […]

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Hardware Roundup: Special CES Edition

Dave here, co-founder and CEO of Fictiv. I’ve decided to hijack the first hardware roundup of the year and make it a special edition! I’m here at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas and wanted to share some of the products I’ve seen that have me really excited. This roundup is going to take […]

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How to Design a Visual Identity that is Unique to Your Product

For those new to hardware development, product design can seem like an abstract, enigmatic, and intimidating process. You present your ideas to a room of industrial designers and engineers, and you hope they understand and respect your vision enough to help you create a successful product. It can be a stressful experience; after all, you […]

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November Hardware Roundup

The Fictiv team is back with another monthly edition of our hardware roundup! Read through for the latest on autonomous vehicle technology, major trends in automotive and telecomm production, and a look at NASA’s groundbreaking InSight landing. Don’t forget to take a look at upcoming community events and job opportunities! We hope you have a […]

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October Hardware Roundup

Here we are, with a new edition of the monthly hardware roundup! This month’s industry news includes new trends in hardware development, domestic manufacturing, and a new definition of the kilogram. We’ve also got stories about John Deere, Banksy’s batteries, what’s inside the Tesla Model 3, and reverse engineering voting machines. Check out the latest […]

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Save Time on Large or Complex Quote Requests with Custom Quotes

At Fictiv, we strive to provide as much flexibility as possible when it comes to manufacturing, so you can get what you need on any budget, timeline, or stage of development. Since launching our Agile Manufacturing Solution this summer, we’ve expanded our manufacturing services offerings to include high volume production work for CNC machining services […]

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PVT to Ramp Production: A Fictiv Workshop

Ramp production is a critical phase that presents an array of new challenges for hardware companies, including nuanced communication with overseas suppliers; managing production timelines (and delays); and balancing speed, cost, and quality. This makes the introduction of new, unproven products to the market a high-risk endeavor. On June 26, Cameron Moore, Fictiv’s director of […]