StonePath Engineering, a startup company using consulting and training to help firmware engineering teams grow in Iowa, is holding its inaugural Hardware Hangout event on Nov. 7 to help connect professionals in the electronics, engineering and product design fields. Attendees can exchange advice and expertise and are invited to bring a project to share. Industry professionals as well as supporters of the industry or those looking to hire from the industry are welcome to attend. The event will be held at Maple Studios, located at 1207 Maple St. in West Des Moines, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. To RSVP, visit the event page.