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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 materials, gross margins, capital expenditure — while Luna tests the story against real engineering constraints and manufacturing realities. They talk about supply chain bottlenecks, tooling costs, and the long timelines that separate hardware from software. No hype, no glossing over the hard parts. The listener is someone who thinks about hardware the way most people think about code: a founder, an engineer, or an investor trying to separate a real breakthrough from a Kickstarter illusion. Every conversation ends with a clear takeaway — not a platitude, but a concrete question: What does this company's balance sheet tell you about the durability of its product?
Unknown Host hosts Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies, a general show with 5 episodes published.
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 rigorous market validation tool. They dissect the case of the Flow H
When hardware startups prototype, they often design for perfect function, not for production. That leads to costly redesigns and delays later. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack a concrete case: a small robotics star
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware companies are using thermal imaging to catch overheating components before they cause field failures. They dive into a re
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 landscape of geopolitical tariffs, semiconductor lead times, and com
Episode 30 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo tackles one of the most overlooked engineering challenges in connected devices: cables. Lucas and Luna explore why USB-C hasn't fixed the mess of chargers, data cables, and pr
Lucas and Luna dive into Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) — the systematic approach hardware startups use to catch product flaws before they become costly recalls. They explore how Pebble's early FMEA caught a ba
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the tactical edge that rapid prototyping gives young hardware companies against incumbents. They walk through a real case: a three-person startup
Episode 27 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the science and strategy behind drop testing—a critical but often overlooked phase in hardware development. Lucas and Luna explore how startups like Tile and Garmin
Episode 26 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware startups can bootstrap manufacturing without owning a factory. The anchor example: a sensor startup that used a garage CNC mac
Episode 25 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the rise of shared manufacturing facilities — sometimes called 'manufacturing-as-a-service.' Lucas and Luna explore how startups like Hax and Bolt are leveraging sh
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 C-M in during the design phase — before the first prototype.
Episode 23 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into conformal coating—a thin protective layer that shields circuit boards from moisture, dust, and vibration. Lucas and Luna break down why this seemingly mundane manuf
Episode 22 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo tackles the hidden bottleneck that kills hardware timelines: access to certified test labs. Lucas and Luna examine how startups are using pre-compliance testing, simulation so
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 through the real math behind a $99 smart thermostat — factoring i
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 into the story of a startup called Circular Devices, which ret
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 case of August Home, which introduced a subscription for sma
Episode 18 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into private 5G networks — the dedicated cellular infrastructure that startups are deploying inside factories and warehouses to replace Wi-Fi. Lucas explains how a small
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 startup that saved 70% on prototyping costs by simulating fl
Episode 16 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into the hidden bottleneck every physical product company faces: certification. Lucas and Luna unpack the journey of a real smart-lock startup that spent 18 months and $
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 laptop company that lets users swap CPUs, batteries, and ports. T
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