Nectar Product Development

Oil & Vinegar Measure: engineering

Jay — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:05:36 +0000

The Oil and Vinegar Measure dispenses pre-mixed liquids of up to one tablespoon — useful on salads or whenever a precise mixture of ingredients may be required for food preparation.
The Nectar team provided a range of engineering services in the production of the dispenser’s squeeze-pump and graduated container, including: production-ready CAD drawings and mechanical layouts, testing and prototyping, structural analysis, and cost estimates.

RAZR Case: industrial design

Jay — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:56:59 +0000

Designed to adapt to a changing environment, the RAZR Case forms a waterproof shell around your phone to keep it dry and protected. The RAZR Case is another line of SKB products that combines the sleek form of the Motorola ��RAZR�� phone with the ruggedness that SKB cases are known for. Nectar has developed this case to fully integrate the functionality of the phone, allowing for easy access and usage.

RAZR Case: engineering

Jay — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:56:36 +0000

Designed to work with Motorola RAZR cell phones, SKB��s RAZR Case provides an effective waterproof shell to prevent damage to cell phones caused by moisture and mild shocks.
Nectar handled all stages in the engineering of SKB��s RAZR Case, including production-ready CAD drawings and mechanical layouts, prototypes, analysis, and cost estimates.

Session: user interface

Jay — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:36:54 +0000

The Make-Music-Now Software for PC. M-Audio Session is the most powerful, easy-to-use software to get you started making music on the PC. Session integrates seamlessly with your M-Audio interface or keyboard, letting you make great-sounding songs and video soundtracks��even if you��ve never played a note before. And if you have some musical experience, Session is the power tool to take you to the next level.

Drypod Nano Case: engineering

edited — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:41:11 +0000

The Drypod Nano Case features TPE (ThermoPlastic Elastomer) over a molded polycarbonate housing. These coverings provide substantial protection against water damage as well as an easily gripped exterior that allows users to operate the click wheel by touch. Nectar engineers performed an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to verify the design��s integrity, prior to water testing rapid prototype models. Other stages in the engineering process for the Drypod Nano Case included production-ready CAD drawings, mechanical layouts, and more. Click here for more SKB projects.

Drypod Nano Case: industrial design

edited — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:53:08 +0000

Nectar’s rapid development program allowed SKB to adapt to a changing marketplace, quickly getting into production for the new iPod nano. Based on the Mil Spec cases that Nectar developed for SKB, this case combines the rugged aesthetic of SKB with the simple form of the iPod nano to protect and waterproof your music. Click here for more SKB Projects

3D Printer: engineering

edited — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:19:45 +0000

An invaluable aid for rapid prototyping, the Desktop Factory 3D printer translates digital data from CAD (computer aided design) programs into 3D models.
The Nectar engineering team developed an inexpensive, user-friendly casing for the Desktop Factory. The development process involved the creation of detailed CAD mechanical layouts, fully working prototypes, analysis, and cost estimates. Click for more Desktop Factory projects.

3D Printer: industrial design

edited — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:18:05 +0000

Until now, 3D printers have been large, expensive machines confined to the shops and design departments of major corporations and elite design firms. Due to the Desktop Factory’s internal innovations, its environment changed. The design required extensive exploration in human factors, usability, and overall sleekness in design. The end result is a 3-dimensional printer with a footprint of 25 x 20 and stands 20 inches tall that weighs less than 90 pounds.Click for more Desktop Factory projects.

Torq Xponent: industrial design

edited — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:17:14 +0000

Designed by Nectar as part of a new family of DJ products for M-Audio, the Torq Xponent brings professional grade control into the realm of the computer DJ. Linking the past with the future, Nectar’s designers created large tactile scratch wheels, sliders and faders with a visual reference to the turntables and mixers of past DJ’s. To speed time to market, Nectar worked closely with M-Audio’s electronics engineers ensuring the product maintained the design intent and met engineering requirements. Along with the Torq Xponent, Nectar designed the user interface for its companion Torq software. Click here for more M-Audio projects.

ProjectMix I/O: industrial design

Jay — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:20:37 +0000

Nectar collaborated with the M-audio team on the Project Mix I/O, bringing hands on analog type mixing to the digital world. Nectar provided industrial design creating a form friendly to the user while maintaining visual ties to high end professional studio equipment. Knobs and faders with tactile surfaces and forms to allow the user to feel the mix rather than drag a mouse; soft palm rest areas keep the user comfortable during late night sessions.