"Dear Ross, thank you for your insights. This gives me the opportunity to share our thoughts on the connector's conception. While injection molding is a no-brainer, the mold-tool would also have to be extremely complicated. We looked into it in quite some detail. Due to the connector's very complex but highly functional geometry, utilizing 3D printing in this scenario is actually rather sensible. Additionally, regarding efficiency, a regular molding process for medium scale production would mean a singular mold-tool that features three cavities, one for each part of the clamp. But: for the perpendicular connection only two parts are needed, leading to an overproduction of an unneeded part. 3D printing gives us the opportunity to start production immediately, in order test market acceptance without any risky investments. Injection molding is then always an option down the line, with three separate mold-tools. Yes, prices may seem at a moderate level, but globalized mass markets have spoiled us a little. If you want to compete here, it is best to differentiate oneself - design 101. However, rule of mass applies here as well and we offer bulk discounts.The wooden rods are of standardized German broomstick diameter and widely available. For the tool: you can use a plain pipe wrench. MOKIT won the German IKEA Foundation Design Award in 2017 and has been in development ever since. As of 2020 we startet a small scale production and have received generous feedback, which we will incorporate in all the next steps.Benjamin | MOKIT | @mokit.tools"