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Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Lucas and Luna get into the gritty details of hardware startups — the kind that design, prototype, and manufacture physical devices, from industrial robotics to consumer gadgets. Each episode centers on a specific company or technology: how a robotics firm navigated the transition from lab prototype to production line, why a particular sensor startup chose one material over another, or what the unit economics of a new 3D-printing venture actually look like. Lucas brings the numbers — bill of…
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Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech CompaniesHow Hardware Startups Use Bare-Metal Programming for Speed
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why bare-metal programming is making a comeback among early-stage hardware startups…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Open Source Hardware to Speed Development
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how open source hardware is helping startups cut development time and costs by…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Vibration Analysis to Prevent Field Failures
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into vibration analysis — a critical but underappreciated technique that hardware…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Design for Assembly to Cut Costs
Episode 46 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into Design for Assembly (DFA) — the discipline of designing a product so it can be assembled in fewer…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Modular Design to Scale Faster
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how hardware startups use modular design to reduce cost, accelerate production, and adapt to market changes without…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Conformal Coating to Prevent Board Failure
Today Lucas and Luna dive into conformal coating—a thin protective layer that hardware startups apply to circuit boards to shield them from moisture, dust…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Potting Compounds to Survive Harsh Environments
Episode 43 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into a hidden hero of rugged device design: potting compound. Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Injection Molding Simulation
Episode 42 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo explores how startups are using injection molding simulation software to avoid costly mold rework and slash time…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Accelerated Life Testing to Predict Failure
Lucas and Luna explore how hardware startups use accelerated life testing (ALT) to compress years of wear into weeks, catching failure modes before products…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Ultrasonic Welding to Beat Assembly Costs
Episode 40 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into ultrasonic welding, a technique that uses high-frequency vibrations to join plastics without glue or…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Solve the Radio Frequency Certification Nightmare
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the often-overlooked challenge of radio frequency certification for connected…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use USB-C to Simplify Devices
USB-C has become the universal connector for modern gadgets, but for hardware startups, adopting it is more than just a convenience—it's a strategic…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use FreeRTOS to Avoid Buying an OS
In episode 37 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a surprising cost trap that kills young hardware companies: paying for a real-time…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Protect IP During Contract Manufacturing
Episode 36 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo explores the hidden risks of sharing your design with a contract manufacturer. Lucas and Luna walk through a real…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Precision Machining to Beat Production Delays
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware companies are turning to precision machining to compress…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Crowdfunding for Market Validation
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into how hardware founders are using crowdfunding not just for capital, but as a…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Are Designing for Manufacturing
When hardware startups prototype, they often design for perfect function, not for production. That leads to costly redesigns and delays later. In this episode…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Thermal Imaging to Prevent Field Failures
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware companies are using thermal imaging to catch overheating…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Manage Supply Chain Risk in 2026
Episode 31 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into a critical but often overlooked challenge: supply chain risk. Lucas and Luna explore how a 2026…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Solve the Cable Problem
Episode 30 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo tackles one of the most overlooked engineering challenges in connected devices: cables. Lucas and Luna explore why…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Failure Mode Analysis to Avoid Recalls
Lucas and Luna dive into Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) — the systematic approach hardware startups use to catch product flaws before they become…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Rapid Prototyping to Beat Giants
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the tactical edge that rapid prototyping gives young hardware companies against…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Drop Testing to Build Better Products
Episode 27 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the science and strategy behind drop testing—a critical but often overlooked phase in hardware…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Bootstrap Manufacturing Without a Factory
Episode 26 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware startups can bootstrap manufacturing without owning a factory…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Shared Manufacturing to Cut Costs
Episode 25 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the rise of shared manufacturing facilities — sometimes called 'manufacturing-as-a-service.'…
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Why Hardware Startups Are Partnering With Contract Manufacturers Early
Most hardware founders treat contract manufacturers as order-takers at the end of the product journey. This episode explains why the smartest startups bring a…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Conformal Coating to Survive the Field
Episode 23 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into conformal coating—a thin protective layer that shields circuit boards from moisture, dust, and…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Solve the Test Lab Bottleneck
Episode 22 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo tackles the hidden bottleneck that kills hardware timelines: access to certified test labs. Lucas and Luna examine…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
The Kickstarter Tax How Hardware Startups Underprice Themselves
Episode 21 digs into one of the most common and costly mistakes hardware founders make on crowdfunding: pricing their product too low. Lucas and Luna walk…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Can Turn E-Waste Into Revenue
Lucas and Luna explore a rising trend among hardware startups: using e-waste recycling as a strategic revenue stream rather than a compliance cost. They dive…
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Why Hardware Startups Are Adopting Subscription Models
Episode 19 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo explores how hardware startups are shifting from one-time sales to subscription models. Lucas and Luna examine the…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Use Private 5G Networks
Episode 18 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into private 5G networks — the dedicated cellular infrastructure that startups are deploying inside…
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How Hardware Startups Are Using Digital Twins to Slash Iteration Costs
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how digital twins are transforming hardware development. Using the example of a drone…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Master the Certification Maze
Episode 16 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the hidden bottleneck every physical product company faces: certification. Lucas and Luna unpack the…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Are Betting on Modular Design
Episode 15 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo looks at how modular design is reshaping hardware startups. Lucas and Luna explore the case of Framework, the…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Hardware Startups Are Betting on Edge Computing Chips
Why a wave of hardware startups is ditching cloud dependency and building dedicated chips for on-device AI processing. This episode focuses on Syntiant, a…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Are Turning to Crowdfunding for Validation
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why more hardware startups are using crowdfunding not just as a funding mechanism…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Hardware Startups Are Solving the Warranty Problem
Episode 12 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore a hidden killer of young hardware companies: warranty returns. They break down the…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Should Sell Before Building
Episode 11 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna dive into the concept of preselling hardware before manufacturing. They look at the case of…
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Why Hardware Startups Dont Need a Patent
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine why many hardware startups are choosing trade secrets and speed-to-market over…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Need a Second Supply Chain
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why hardware startups are increasingly building a second, parallel supply chain as a hedge against disruption. Using…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
The Hidden Supply Chain Powering Hardware Startups
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how hardware startups are increasingly relying on a hidden layer of supply chain partners: independent component…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Are Betting on Recycled Materials
Episode 7 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo looks at the growing trend of using recycled materials in physical product manufacturing. Lucas and Luna explore…
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How Battery Startups Are Rewriting the Hardware Playbook
In episode six of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why battery technology has become the hottest vertical in hardware venture capital…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
The Hidden Cost of Prototyping Iterations
Lucas and Luna explore why hardware startups burn through cash on prototyping—and how smart founders break the cycle. They examine the specific case of a…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
The Hardest Part of Hardware Is the Last Ten Percent
Lucas and Luna dive into the 'last-mile' problem of hardware startups—why getting from 90% prototype to 100% production-ready device is where most…
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Inside the Industrial Robotics Startup That Raised $200 Million
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Covariant, an industrial robotics startup that raised $200 million in…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
Why Hardware Startups Are Moving to Contract Manufacturing in Mexico
Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of hardware startups shifting production from China to Mexico. They examine the specific case of a robotics startup…
- Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies
How Raspberry Pi Conquered the Hardware Startup Playbook
In the first episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna look at the Raspberry Pi Foundation—a nonprofit that accidentally built one of the most…