Following the previous episode, SOE takes a walk down the LIFX production line, investigating how a modern, reimagined light globe is manufactured at scale. If you haven’t seen the previous episode, it is highly recommended viewing in discovering just how LIFX got started as a company, overcame design/engineering issues and set about finding a suitable […]

The story of how LIFX began is this weeks episode of State of Electronics. Three guys (Phil Bosua, Andy Gelme and John Bosua) got together at Hack Melbourne (CCHS) http://www.hackmelbourne.org and prototyped what would become a wifi controlled light bulb. At that time, it hadn’t been done before. A timely confluence of things allowed this […]

This week, SOE tours HLH Prototypes, which is based in Shenzhen China. HLH will make one single part for you or thousands, if thats what you need. They utilize a range of production techniques, including 3D printing in SLA, SLS, DMLS or SLM. They do CNC Machining of plastics and metals, in a huge range […]

Jiafuh Metal and Plastics is a manufacturer who designs and produces moulds for plastic components out of a range of materials including Aluminum, Mild Steel and hardened “tool” Steel. They also manufacture plastic enclosures for electronic products, amongst other things, via plastic injection moulding. In this tour, SOE explores the Shenzhen based factory of Jiafuh, […]