MY YARD

MY YARD, established in January 2018 by co-founders Emerson Shih and Hao Kuo in Taoyuan, Taiwan, specializes in the development of desktop smart machining tools. The founders identified a gap in the manufacturing industry for small-scale production solutions and leveraged their research and development experience to address this need. Their venture is also guided by a commitment to environmental sustainability.

The company's core business revolves around the design and sale of compact, user-friendly vacuum forming machines. This positions MY YARD in the small-scale manufacturing and creative technology market, serving a diverse client base that includes designers, architects, small businesses, modern makers, STEAM educators, craft businesses, and chefs. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of their FORMART series of vacuum formers and proprietary materials like PET, HIPS, and LDPE plastic sheets.

MY YARD's flagship product is the FORMART Smart Vacuum Former, a line of desktop machines that allows users to create molds, prototypes, packaging, and other plastic objects quickly and cost-effectively. Key features of the product line include an integrated vacuum pump, a large adjustable work area, and a comprehensive built-in database of material presets. The high-end FORMART 2 model incorporates advanced functionalities such as automatic material detection via QR codes, a fast cooling system, and automatic mold releasing. This technology enables users to replicate or enhance 3D printed models, produce custom food molds, and develop new products without the significant investment required for traditional molding machines.

Keywords: desktop vacuum former, smart machining tools, small-scale production, thermoforming, plastic forming, FORMART, rapid prototyping, custom mold making, STEAM education tools, craft business equipment, product design tools, architectural models, food mold creation, 3D model replication, low-volume manufacturing, user-friendly interface, material presets, PET plastic forming, HIPS plastic sheets, LDPE materials