Videos

Various information and educational videos from the Kablooe brain trust.

One Thing I Learned Today Series

60 seconds with Tom KraMer each week.

Archives

Minneapolis/St. Paul Local Business Meet-Ups

These videos include Kablooe President, Tom KraMer as a panel discussion contributor on various business topics.

Archives

Quick Insights to the Thinking Behind the Scenes at Kablooe

ArchivesGo to the Kablooe YouTube Channel

Podcasts

Mass Device and Medical Design & Outsourcing podcasts:

These are podcasts with Kablooe President, Tom KraMer as a guest speaker on various innovation topics.

Webinars

Kablooe U™ Training Webinars

Learn here. Visuals and audio for design and development training on all things innovative.

Articles

Design and Development Educational Topics

Creativity, innovation, development process, engineering and design. All discussed here.

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5 Reasons to Hold Off on Concepting and Ideation in Product Development

Diving into product development concept work too early is one of the most common mistakes teams make. And while it’s tempting to chase the fun stuff right away, skipping the all-important groundwork often leads to bigger problems down the road. In fact, resisting early ideation is often the smartest move you can make.

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Mitigating Risk in Homecare Products: Smart Strategies for Medical Device Risk Management

When it comes to designing medical devices for home use, the stakes are high. In this guide, we'll explain how to approach risk management in medical device development, especially for in-home and consumer-facing systems. You’ll walk away with actionable tactics on how to mitigate risk in medical devices—without rewriting your entire roadmap.

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Medical Device Reimbursement Strategy: 7 Tips to Win Coverage

At Kablooe, we’ve seen companies struggle because they treated reimbursement as an afterthought rather than a core design driver. The good news? By considering reimbursement from day one, you can save years of frustration and dramatically increase your chances of commercial success. Here are seven proven tips—based on years of experience, industry insights, and lessons learned—that can help ensure you get compensated for the value your device delivers.

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Key Insights for Wearable Device Design in Healthcare

4 Key Insights for Wearable Device Design in Healthcare

Once reserved for niche markets or sci-fi fantasies, wearable technology has quickly become an integral part of our lives—and a booming part of the healthcare industry. From smartwatches that track your heartbeat to sleeves that translate sign language into speech, wearables are no longer a novelty. They’re the future of accessible, real-time healthcare—and they’re already here.

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How to Steer Your Software Through the World of Hardware

Device Driver’s Ed: How to Steer Your Software Through the World of Hardware

Just as a car needs a competent driver to operate smoothly, hardware requires well-crafted device drivers to function seamlessly with software. In this guide, we’ll explore how to connect software to hardware, identify common integration roadblocks, and highlight device driver best practices to help keep your project in the fast lane.

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2025: A Space Odyssey—9000 Benefits of Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL)

Inspired by the visionary film 2001: A Space Odyssey, this guide will explore how the real-life HAL, the universal translator between hardware and software, is revolutionizing product development. However, unlike its cinematic counterpart, today’s HAL is a dependable ally—one that empowers developers, accelerates innovation, and ensures the success of mission-critical projects.

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Real-Time Operating Systems: Enhancing Performance in Time-Sensitive Applications

In today’s fast-paced world of technology, where milliseconds can make the difference between success and failure, real-time operating systems (RTOS) stand as unsung heroes in enabling reliable and efficient performance in time-sensitive applications. In this guide, we’ll explore the significance of RTOS in embedded systems, discuss its key benefits, and provide examples of how it empowers industries to succeed.

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Crafting Engaging User Interfaces for Connected Devices: A UI/UX Design Guide

At Kablooe, we believe great IoT design begins and ends with the user. By understanding the unique needs of connected device users, we can build interfaces that not only delight but also simplify complex tasks, enhance engagement, and deliver on the promise of innovation.

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A 10,000-Foot View of Cloud Integration and Its Role in Connected Devices

Picture yourself staring out an airplane window, looking down on a digital ecosystem connected by billions of invisible threads. Below you, smart devices everywhere are exchanging data, coordinating tasks, and responding to user commands, all within a vast network. This is the world of cloud integration—an essential element in the operation and functionality of connected devices, enabling them to work together and provide seamless, intelligent interactions.

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7 Benefits of Using Companion Apps for Your Digital Device

It Takes Two to Tango: 7 Benefits of Using Companion Apps for Your Digital Device

Like in a beautifully choreographed dance, the interplay between hardware and software is essential for a seamless and engaging user experience. If you want your connected device to truly shine on the stage, it needs a dance partner—a companion app that complements its movements and enhances its capabilities with every step.

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