We are now in the season of previews and promotions for Solidworks 2018. Perhaps you have also been hearing about the new stuff? Well, they finally hit the desk where we can drive them. I love going to the big demo events where
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We are now in the season of previews and promotions for Solidworks 2018. Perhaps you have also been hearing about the new stuff? Well, they finally hit the desk where we can drive them. I love going to the big demo events where
The choice to commission the build of a custom machine is a big decision, with a lot involved. For some people, the decision feels difficult even when the benefits are so inviting. It's fun to identify opportunities to improve, especially with the big improvements offered by custom machines. But the path from idea to new […]
Sometimes you need another set of eyes, or an outside perspective to bring things into focus. Sometimes you need expertise to assist with a project or to accomplish a needed deadline. The reasons are many, all with a common solution.
"We need a new ______!" "I've got this great idea!" "What if we made ______?" "Customers are asking for ______" . . . just a few statements that start the process to develop a new product for market. Do any of these sound familiar? The concept of a new product starts with a need.
As a follow-up on bicycle helmets and safety after talking with several manufacturers at Interbike 2017, here are a few highlights of what I saw and learned.
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?
It doesn't seem to matter how experienced you are as a cyclist, at some point, you will likely end up on the ground. But will you get hurt?
A good foundation is important in any venture, and so very true for a Tiny Home Trailer! Yes, for a Tiny House on wheels, the trailer IS the foundation - both literally and figuratively. What is more important to a house than a solid foundation?
"Oh Man! I got these babies down to 20 PSI - they're gonna hookup today." Then, a few hours later "Hello, bike shop? Can you repair . . . carbon rims?"
When I think about manufacturing and particularly mass production I am usually sitting in an office or conference room discussing details of concept contraptions and machines