An Engineering Quote For Your Project
When thinking about your new project, one of the first things you want to know is: How much will it cost? And, how long it will take? Those are the essence of an Engineering Quote, yet
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Stand-out products, engineering endeavours or designs, and articles that have our attention. These are just a few things we feel are worth noting, the Ace, in the world of mechanical engineering. Enjoy.
Clever Kitchen Engineering And Design Enhance Efficiency And Functionality
Commercial kitchens such as those found in restaurants are amongst the highest consumers of energy. They use a yearly average of 38 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 111 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot (ft2).
A ‘Next’ Generation Of Engineers
Very honored to participate with a group of eighth grade science students practicing the engineering and design process with their “Dream Invention” projects. Training, if you will, the next generation of engineers. What a great way to learn by doing. The science teachers at Holmes Middle School in Colorado Springs are putting creativity and forward […]
3D Printing & Prototypes
Just print it! That’s been a dream of engineers and inventors for ages and now 3D printing prototypes are common. But are they worth it?
Pushing Boundaries – Rapid Prototyping Foam
Rapid prototyping is awesome — especially when we get the chance to push the envelope a little.
Wrap Up – Better Safety for Bicycle Helmets
As a follow-up on bicycle helmets and safety after talking with several manufacturers at Interbike 2017, here are a few highlights
Part 2: Technology For Bicycle Helmet Safety
I need a new bicycle helmet, and my wife says “Buy whatever protects you best”. That’s a nice sentiment, but how do I choose?
What is the “Safest” Bicycle Helmet?
It doesn’t seem to matter how experienced you are as a cyclist, at some point, you’ll likely end up on the ground. But will you get hurt?
Concepts From Natural Manufacturing
When I think about manufacturing and particularly mass production I’m usually sitting in an office or conference room discussing details of concept contraptions and machines
Levers To Boost Your Bottom Line
Success in business is most often measured in dollars. Even with all the great things business owners do outside of making dollars – like providing employment, helping social causes, building community – none of it would be possible without a positive bottom line.
The Engineering of Traction
It’s winter again, and with winter in Colorado comes snow. Amazing, beautiful, slippery snow. It’s great for skiing, of course, but skiing is not what you want to do on the highway! You need traction.
The Performance Difference For Serious Cyclists
WickWërks Chainrings, by Synthesis. The photo shows a collection of 42 tooth bicycle chainrings (aka sprockets or gears) designed specifically for Mountain Bikes & Cyclocross.