In April we attended Phase 1 of the 117th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China. In the 3 months since returning we’ve had some time to reflect on the experience and put together our thoughts and lessons learned. Here’s our Canton Fair Wrap-up. …
Our latest collaboration with Batavia was a great chance to push the boundaries of the traditional heat gun category. We designed the innovative new Maxxheat Weedkiller Heat Gun – an environmentally friendly, safe and affordable alternative for weed control. With a unique rotating handle …
A question that we hear quite often from clients as well as family and friends is “How do I protect an idea?” It’s a great question. Dealing with confidentiality is part and parcel of successful product development. Without going down the …
It’s an exciting moment when a great new idea forms in your mind and after running through a quick common sense test it seems feasible. To make sure of it you make a crude prototype and guess what? It works! …
We’re pleased to introduce our latest work and the newest addition to the BluCave range. Working with the BluCave team at Demain International, we recently designed the Audio Zone Compact Bluetooth Speaker. Featuring touch-sensitive controls, NFC and Bluetooth for connectivity to the latest …
Whistle will be visiting Phase 1 of the 117th Canton Fair in April 2015. The China Import and Export Fair is the largest trade fair in China. Phase 1 runs from the 15 to 19th of April, and covers Electronics & Household …
Working together with GRIT Communications, our latest project required development of a unique set of document delivery boxes for a significant tender submission within the logistics industry. The direction from the client required the tender boxes to look like a miniature shipping …
Product development is often an ongoing search for perfection. Designing new products can be a continuous cycle of design, test, improve. Whilst it is commonly accepted that there is not always a “right” answer to design, there is, in our …
With the AU dollar below 80 US cents, its lowest mark since July 2009, we begin to see a shift in the product development and manufacturing programs within Australia. Already, we’re seeing an impact on unit pricing, tooling cost and …
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We are happy to announce the arrival our newest family member, The Makerbot 5th Gen 3D Printer! Weighing in at 16 KG [35.3 LBS], 52.8cm (20.8″) long. All are doing well. Love, the Whistle family 🙂 Ok, let’s be serious. Prototyping …
