Tristan Zhou

Tristan Zhou

@JCMold

Rapid manufacturing engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, vacuum casting, and industrial 3D printing. Focused on sharing practical insights into prototyping, product development, and manufacturing solutions to help engineers and businesses bring products to market faster.

Joined Apr 2026 Shenzhen, China
2 Writeups
Tristan Zhou posted a new writeup in Design Apr 29, 2026
Apple Vision Pro: More Than Premium Feel
Design Apple Vision Pro: More Than Premium Feel

The appeal of Apple Vision Pro does not come only from glass and metal, but also from the coordination of multiple materials, structures, and manufacturing proc…

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Tristan Zhou · 9 min read
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Tristan Zhou posted a new writeup in Design Apr 25, 2026
Prototype Is Not Production: 15 Years in Rapid Manufacturing
Design Prototype Is Not Production: 15 Years in Rapid Manufacturing

A prototype can prove that an idea looks workable, but it cannot prove that the product is ready for stable mass production. This article explains why manufactu…

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Tristan Zhou · 4 min read
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