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Latest Blog Posts

MetMo Cubes Original Website

The New MetMo Site

New site, new stuff. Check out what we have in store here at MetMo!

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We Are Fulfilled!

We Are Fulfilled!

Hi everybody! Today we shipped out the last of the Helicos to everyone who has completed their surveys 🎉🎆 Thank you all so much for supporting the campaign and making Helico a reality. We're getting great feedback on Helico and...

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MetMo Helico in the workshop

Cradles & Packaging Update

In MetMo's latest update, the team shares exciting progress on the Helico project, focusing on packaging enhancements and pre-production refinements. They've partnered with a local foam specialist to create custom inserts, ensuring that each Helico arrives safely—even if it's drop-kicked into your garden. Additionally, final pre-production units are in hand, allowing for meticulous testing and quality control.

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Helico in a lathe getting machined

Pre-Production Success!

Hey everyone! The pre-production run has arrived and we are VERY happy with them! There's only a few very minor cosmetic things that we will be addressing for the main production run, but all in all, they're pretty spot on!...

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Helico being held by fingertips

Helico: The World’s First Helical Gear Fidget Toy

Meet Helico—the world’s first helical gear fidget toy engineered for minds that never sit still. Precision-machined with the same gear geometry found in jet engines and performance vehicles, Helico delivers a uniquely satisfying spin, click, and feel. Designed by MetMo for engineers, makers, and thinkers, it’s more than a desk toy—it’s a kinetic celebration of mechanical ingenuity. Get hands-on with a piece of functional art that turns motion into obsession

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A MetMo Cube On a billet of metal

Quality Control and Production Update

Hey everyone! We've got some awesome news and unfortunately some less awesome news. Lets start with the awesome news: MetMo cubes will begin shipping this week! For the less awesome news - we've now taken them all through our quality...

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MetMo Cube on a lathe

Cubes on the Move

In the latest MetMo update, the cubes are on the move! After a brief delay, the precision-machined cubes have been packed and are en route to the MetMo team. Once they arrive, the team will begin sorting and packing each MetMo, aiming to start shipping by early December. The cubes are securely packed in stylish yellow boxes, ensuring they reach their destination safely. MetMo appreciates the patience of their supporters and looks forward to sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the packing and shipping process soon

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A MetMo Cube Getting Measured

The Cube Grind

In MetMo's latest update, "The Cube Grind," the team shares exciting progress on the MK3 Cube project. They've reached the final stages of production, with approximately 75% of the cubes completed and undergoing quality control checks. A key highlight is the precision grinding process, where the pins and cube are fully assembled before grinding to ensure a seamless fit, creating the illusion of a single piece of metal. With packaging ready and shipping logistics in place, MetMo is on schedule to begin dispatching orders by the end of November, barring any unforeseen delays. The team expresses their enthusiasm for the project's progress and looks forward to delivering the MK3 Cubes to their supporters soon.

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The MetMo Cube in production

Creating Cubes

Hi everybody! We've received word from our EDM partner that the cubes are all machined and are going through the first stage quality control before being sent out to us. Here's some cubes that have cleared the first phase. The...

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