"Be ready to revise any system, scrap any method, abandon any theory, if the success of the job requires it,” said Henry Ford in 1923. The automotive industry requires it and 3D printing, by turning designs into solutions, is used for rapid tooling and jig and fixture design in remarkable... read more →
Oct
01
Sep
25
One of the ways for your new company to reach potential investors, backers and major customers is by participating in "speed pitching events" where, like speed-dating and elevator speeches, you've got only a brief time slot – anywhere from as little as one to minutes to up to ten including... read more →
Sep
24
California automaker Tesla stirs up controversy and generates a lot of interest from fans as well as critics. Recent events make the future of the company look a little uncertain. Naturally, critics like Bob Lutz (the former GM executive) are foretelling Tesla’s doom, while fans say this is a consequence... read more →
Sep
20
During World War II, the United States Army’s bazooka rocket launchers were advantageous to their fighting strength. However, during the war, German adversaries captured some bazookas in North Africa from the Americans. The Germans reverse engineered the weapon, modifying it to launch larger projectiles. (more…)
Sep
12
We already know that 3D printing is continuing to show excellent promise in a number of fields, but you might not be aware that it’s gaining traction in the world of automotive racing. Perhaps the most famous example comes from a partnership between Stratasys and Team Penske. While there are... read more →
Sep
11
The GrabCAD Community has an impressive array of members possessing a wide variety of knowledge and creative skills. Which is why, when NASA came to us and asked if we could host a design challenge that showed a short animation to 3D print a thermal protection shield for a spacecraft,... read more →
Sep
06
Salary data has been updated in August 2020 It’s widely acknowledged that STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) graduates go on to have lucrative careers. There are all types of engineering sectors that are in high demand. So, if you’re a whizz at any of these subjects or are drawn... read more →
Sep
04
Cloud-based services are certainly nothing new, and they have been growing at a phenomenal rate, but there still remains a gnawing reluctance that prevent some prospective users from embracing the cloud - security. (more…)
Aug
29
Classroom education isn't just about textbooks and green boards anymore. There's so much more one can learn, understand and adapt to in a classroom, and that's why education is a much more fun and experiential process today. That being said, classroom learning doesn't always have to be boring or mundane... read more →
