If you're thinking about obtaining a master's degree in mechanical engineering, one of your first questions should probably be: is this going to be worth the time, money and effort it is going to require over the long-term of my engineering career? And no, you can't just think of the... read more →
Apr
24
Apr
22
There's an old saying that, with the rise of the on-demand workforce, seems ripe for updating: Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. To which I would add: Those who can do both become consultants. (more…)
Apr
22
In the constant battle to improve CAD data quality, a vigorous CAD modeling standard is an effective remedy and the bane of bad modelers everywhere. The right modeling standard drives both data reusability and downstream manufacturing efficiency. However, for a modeling standard to be effective, its mere existence is insufficient.... read more →
Apr
16
With additive manufacturing technology reducing in size and simplicity, your home garage could one day be the machine shop of tomorrow. We’re talking a micro factory! A 3D print lab where the mad scientist in you now has full spectrum dominance on every level, from design to production, in the... read more →
Apr
15
Founded in 2007, Hybrid Air Vehicles is the company behind the innovative Airlander range of hybrid aircraft. They utilise new aerospace technology that combines the best characteristics of fixed wing aircraft with helicopters and "lighter-than-air" technology to create a new breed of hyper-efficient aircraft, with a significantly lower carbon footprint and... read more →
Apr
13
I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that you have at least a passing interest in 3D printing. I’m also willing to bet that you’d like to get better at it. But what kind of programs and information are out there to help you brush up... read more →
Mar
30
There never seems to be enough CAD training to go around. As the complexity and availability of 3D tools proliferates, so does the demand for training. It's a problem for everyone: students new to the tools, veterans looking to increase the breadth and depth of their knowledge, and employers striving... read more →
Mar
27
We all understand the importance of collaboration. We know, at least intuitively, that by collaborating people can accomplish more than they could as separate individuals. Yet, product companies that try to achieve effective team collaboration often find that collaboration, like corporate brand, is not well-defined and frequently discounted as too... read more →
Mar
24
Ali Kermani is an Inventor, Product Designer, Brand Manager and VP of Digital Media at Razor USA LLC, a developer and manufacturer of scooters and other fun vehicles. He was also one of the judges at The “Get Crazy” Razor Crazy Cart Design Challenge. I had an opportunity to ask him... read more →
