Nathan Cook is a product and sustainability-focused engineer based in Boulder, Colorado with work bridging product quality, materials engineering, and actionable sustainability.
Design Engineer · Quality Engineer · Sustainability Consultant
MAGSAFE SOFTGOODS POPWALLET+
A sleek MagSafe wallet and matching grip set that magnetically attaches to your phone, offering effortless elegance and secure, on-the-go access to your essential cards.
An eco-friendly grip aligned with company sustainability goals — Nathan spearheaded material research, evaluated environmental impact, and ultimately transitioned to bio-based polymers like corn starch and castor oil for a lower-carbon alternative to traditional plastics.
POPGRIP PLANT
A wireless charging pad capable of charging phones with a PopSockets grip, overcoming the increased stack height by extending the charging distance from 2-5 mm to 9-15 mm.
POPPOWER WIRELESS CHARGER
A non-adhesive, reposition-able, and removable phone grip that fits nearly all phone and case combinations.
SLIDE STRETCH
An innovative, non-fusion spinal device designed to treat pediatric patients with progressive idiopathic scoliosis. Unlike traditional spinal fusion surgeries, The Tether allows for continued spinal growth and mobility, offering a motion-preserving alternative for patients unresponsive to bracing.
THE TETHER
A titanium 3D-printed interbody cage for spine fusion surgeries, capitalizing on the unique geometries possible with additive manufacturing.
ZYSTRON STRUT
ADVANCING BIOCHAR PRODUCTION FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION
A scalable solution to convert woody biomass into biochar, a stable form of carbon that enhances soil health and provides long-term carbon sequestration benefits.