In Focus

In this episode our Director of Operations, Britt Creech, came on to talk about what it looks like to build a healthy culture, learning from your team members, and what she’s excited for next in Blur Manufacturing. 

What’s the difference between firmware engineering and software engineering? And what do toasters have to do with this?  In this episode we interview Kyle Matthews, director of Firmware Engineering, and Petek Sener, software engineer, about the differences between their respective fields and tips for new and seasoned professionals alike.

What does it really mean to fail fast? How do you learn from your failures and keep moving forward? We sat down with model maker Andrew and mechanical/ manufacturing engineer Megan to hear their perspectives and stories. Enjoying the podcast? You can reach us at [email protected] or head to our website blurpd.com.

Recently we sat down with Elise, Noah, and Dustin to discuss company culture at Blur, their love of cycling, and the flexibility of our team.  How do all of these things go together? Listen on to find out!

Before the holidays we sat down with Keith Gausmann, one of the founders of Blur, to talk about finishing the year strong, synthesizing what he learned last year, and goal-setting for the new year. We also discussed why we're called "Blur" and how to keep a healthy work culture while setting aggressive goals. Keith’s tips to keep people motivated on tight deadlines? “You have to stay positive… and remind them of the big picture. You’ve also got to be generous. If you ask people to go above and beyond, you have to be willing to do that too.” Enjoying the podcast? You can reach us at [email protected] or head to our website blurpd.com.

How do you stay positive as a service technician and continue to provide the best possible service for your customers? For this episode, we chatted with Jonathan to hear his stories from years of field service work and what he learned along the way. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected] or visit us at blurpd.com.

What are test fixtures and why are they useful in product development? When in the product development cycle should you consider using test fixtures? We sat down with Nathan, a test fixture engineer at Blur, to understand when test fixtures are needed and why they’re valuable. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at infocusblurpd.com.

In this episode, we've taken a break from our regular podcast content to interview the team members at Blur, asking the question: “What are you thankful for?” As a company, we have a lot to give thanks for. Some answers are silly, some are serious, but all are heartfelt. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected].

Ever wondered what it's like to intern at Blur? Curious about what types of projects our interns work on? For this episode we talked with Anna, an electrical engineering intern at Blur, about her experiences and insights from her summer internship program. Ana said, "This filled a big gap I had in terms of hands-on experience, and now I definitely know I want to go into product development for medical devices." We call that a big win! Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected].

How do you design for different levels of technical expertise in a medical device? When should you translate design ideas from paper into physical models?  Today we’re sitting down with Damein, an industrial designer, to discuss his experience designing medical devices and tips for creating a successful product. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected].

How do you research effectively when beginning to prototype a solution? How do you know you've done enough research to troubleshoot a problem? Today we sit down with Erin, one of our R&D engineers, to discuss her approach to finding the best solutions to complex problems using research and rapid, iterative prototyping. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us online at www.blurpd.com or email us directly at [email protected].

What does it look like when you combine industrial design and mechanical engineering? How do you get out of design ruts and push forward to find the best solution for a product? To answer these questions we sat down with Anthony, an industrial designer and mechanical engineer at Blur.  Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us online at www.blurpd.com or email us directly at [email protected].

What exactly are design controls? Why are they important in the world of medical devices? Today we’re talking with Grace, a mechanical engineer, about her experience with design controls and how to implement them without stalling design progress.  Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us online at www.blurpd.com or email us directly at [email protected].

What are some common pitfalls of medical device design? How can you avoid those and manage your medical device project while setting expectations? In this episode, we’re talking with Dustin, one of our technical project leaders at Blur, about the tension between planning and execution in medical device design.  Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us online at www.blurpd.com or email us directly at [email protected].

What do you need to know to transfer your product to manufacturing? How can we improve  the transfer process to make it easier for everyone involved? Tune in as our Director of Electrical Engineering, David Moody, gives practical tips about how to move your device to manufacturing gleaned from 20 years of experience. Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us online at www.blurpd.com or email us directly at [email protected].

How important is service? When's the right time to start thinking about serviceability of your medical device? Is it possible to make money from service and treat it as a business opportunity? In this episode, our director of operations Britt Creech discusses these questions and more.