Everyone cares about price. We all want to save a penny when possible. It's natural, then, that many people ask us about the price of solid surface. Is solid surface expensive?The quick and easy answer is yes. If you compare the price of solid surface...
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In mid-April, Steven Kilzer published a blog post on Maker’s Row about the benefits of manufacturing in America. Capital, the business Steven founded, designs and makes high-quality eyewear. Capital owns the factory where all it products are made, allowing Steven and his team to maintain control over...
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Many of today's healthcare facilities look like they jumped right off the page of a 1992 design catalog. They just aren't that pretty. But they don't have to be unappealing and, in fact, they shouldn't be--at least for the benefit of the patients. Guest blogger...
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Welcome to our first Q&A Tuesday—the day when we answer your most pressing questions about Shield. Ever had a question about us that you couldn't find on the website? Ever wanted to know more specific information about solid surface, digital fabrication or our manufacturing process?...
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Modern society is all about convenience. We want to buy things that make our lives easier. It’s why grocery store shelves are lined with instant coffee and freezer meals. It’s why plastic spoons and forks are stocked to the brim at fast-food restaurants. It’s why...
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Remember a few (nine) months ago when we blogged about simplicity—a fundamental aspect of our company culture—and promised a follow-up post on flexibility and honesty? No? Well, ignoring the fact that we are just slightly offended that you didn’t remember our blog post from exactly 259...
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Why is a good locker so hard to find?Healthcare is not the only industry craving craftsmanship. Case in point: Shield Casework partnered with Dimensional Innovations and an NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets, to develop stunning solid surface lockers.Modern sports locker rooms have evolved from simple...
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Like to skip ahead in articles? Jump to the sections that interest you most:Industrial Revolution 1.0: Machines Industrial Revolution 2.0: Modern factoriesIndustrial Revolution 3.0: The digital revolutionManufacturing 3.0 Mindset: what's different?Mass customization case study: the WedgeWords like "manufacturing" or "production line" naturally bring to mind...
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For the last year we’ve been traveling from Los Angeles to New York City, as well as stopping by several great cities in between, telling the start-up story of Shield. Along the journey we’ve met gifted architects and designers who have tons of interesting conversations about the...
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"The details are not the details. They make the design." - Charles EamesFine details such as a photo on a restaurant menu, a green “download here” button on a website or the order products are placed in a store aisle can greatly influence our behavior.Small...
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