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This question is asked a lot- the truth is that we really can’t tell you until we discuss in detail. There is no typical cost and all projects are different.
SPARK has expertise creating products with many materials and processes. For a list of our capabilities, please see our Services.
SPARK uses SolidWorks as a primary 3D CAD software, though we have also begun exploring the capabilities of OnShape.
Definitely. How SPARK can help depends on the level of mechanical and aesthetic complexity as well as quantity desired.
Absolutely. SPARK’s employees are mechanical engineers and industrial designers, but we partner with electrical engineering professionals who can get the job done.
Yes, SPARK is happy to work with your designers or engineers to help you increase bandwidth on a project. SPARK can work on site or remotely.
For many families, putting food on the table is a challenge without an easy solution. Rising costs, unexpected hardships, and busy schedules can make accessing healthy groceries difficult.. That’s where the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s Mobile Food Distribution program steps in.
In early March, the SPARK team had the opportunity to volunteer at one of these distributions in Ashland, helping support an effort that serves hundreds of families every month.
When SPARK first started working in building automation nearly 20 years ago, it wasn’t part of a master plan. Tridium was in our backyard, and one project led to another. Back then, we were enclosing hardware in sheet metal boxes. Over time, those products evolved into recognizable controllers like the JACE line.
So returning to AHR this year felt less like attending a trade show and more like revisiting a long-running conversation.
When industrial designer Jon Kyte talks about his work, he’s quick to downplay it. He’ll tell you he’s “just doing his small part,” whether that part involves designing consumer products at SPARK or creating the graphics for the U.S. Olympic bobsled team.
SPARK employees spent a day in October supporting The Doorways by helping refresh and clean up the spaces that make a difference for guests. From pruning overgrown shrubs to mulching garden beds, from sweeping the parking garage to unexpectedly tackling a long-forgotten alley, the team helped make the property feel safer, more welcoming, and more like home for those staying there.
After more than 25 years at the helm of SPARK Product Development, Bill Riley will be retiring at the end of this year. (Although anyone who knows Bill also knows that his ability to traditionally “retire” is dubious, at best.)
This year was my first time attending IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, and it was an eye-opener. The show was busy: crowded aisles, full booths, and plenty of energy.
Earlier this fall, the SPARK team spent a day volunteering with Start 1 Spark, a Richmond-based nonprofit that helps ignite student potential by connecting schools with the resources and hands-on support they need to thrive.
Vision Expo West has been around longer than I’ve been in the industry, but this year was my first time attending, and it was well worth the trip to Vegas. The show is known for its cutting-edge eyewear designs, but what really impressed me was the technology shaping the optometry industry as a whole. From tools addressing staffing shortages with remote care capabilities to fully automated lines producing custom lenses, exhibitors were tackling a wide range of challenges head-on.
We’re excited to welcome Fred Dewees to the SPARK team as our newest Senior Mechanical Engineer!
When Claudia Smith applied to intern at SPARK, she wasn’t your typical mechanical engineering student. In fact, she wasn’t a mechanical engineering student at all.
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