Posts by Kendall Groelsma
The A-Surface Modeling Debate: Which CAD Software Reigns Supreme?
If you’ve ever been part of a product development team, especially in automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods, you’ve likely witnessed (or participated in) the age-old debate: What’s the best software for A-Surface modeling? At our office, it’s a topic that comes up again and again, and for good reason. From CATIA to NX, Creo, Rhino,…
Read MoreUnexpected Parallels Between Product Development and Jiu Jitsu
Twice a year, DISHER holds team offsites to evaluate progress, make improvements, and build connections. At one event, I mentioned wanting my three kids to try martial arts. My colleagues, Collin and Jeff, recommended Jiu Jitsu, emphasizing how beneficial it is for kids due to its complexity and cognitive benefits. My middle child asked if…
Read More7 Essential Strategies for Debugging Software
We’ve all had to troubleshoot technology at some point. Maybe it was resetting the microwave clock after a power outage, reconnecting a smart speaker that mysteriously dropped off the Wi-Fi, or figuring out why your printer refuses to print unless it’s in a particularly good mood. Even if you don’t write code, debugging is a…
Read MoreThe Developer’s Debugging Toolkit
Debugging can feel like solving a mystery, except the clues are buried in code, hardware, or network logs. Before you start, it’s important to take inventory of all your tools. The tools might look a little different depending on the domain you’re working in, but having the right ones at your disposal can make the…
Read MoreTariff Troubles? Here’s How Automation Can Help (If You’re Ready for It)
Businesses hate uncertainty like Wi-Fi hates a Zoom call—right when it matters most, everything freezes. In our connected world of complex global supply chains there’s nothing more freezing than uncertainty around the “T-word.” Tariffs. Managing Uncertainty Looks Different At Every Scale I recently had the pleasure of speaking with a senior executive of a global…
Read MoreFEA Isn’t Just for Validation—Here’s a Smarter Way to Simulate
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful engineering analysis technique that helps engineers predict how products or components will perform under real-world conditions. By breaking complex structures into smaller, manageable elements, it evaluates factors like stress, heat, and vibration before building a physical prototype. It’s likely that you (or your team) are already running FEA…
Read MoreOptimizing Prototype Costs: Scaling From One Unit to Thousands
For companies working to develop a new product, the journey from an initial first-of-its-kind prototype to full-scale production presents a series of tough decisions. Having a clear product roadmap and reviewing it often can help avoid costly mistakes while scaling. The cost for prototype components is often astronomical in single quantities, but you can quickly…
Read MoreHidden Complexities of Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing (and How to Solve Them)
Energy storage, much like actual storage, can be costly to build and maintain. As much of the world has pushed itself to become more environmentally friendly, the efficient energy storage problem has been at the forefront of many industries. How can we do this safely? Cost-effectively? Sustainably? Meeting these challenges requires a deep understanding of…
Read MoreCapital Project Management Done Right: Best Practices for Success
Whether you’re managing a new factory build, equipment upgrade, or infrastructure expansion, effective capital project management (CPM) can significantly impact cost, timeline, and overall project outcomes. What Is Capital Project Management? Project & Industry Examples Capital project management is the process of planning, executing, and overseeing large-scale investments in physical assets. It requires full oversight,…
Read More25 Years of DISHER!
DISHER is celebrating 25 years of innovation and service in 2025! We’ve found many ways to celebrate this milestone, including a special company offsite and a video to document all that DISHER has come to be. DISHER was founded on the vision of Making a Positive Difference with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We’re proud…
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