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Feb 12, 2009
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A few odds and ends for your enjoyment:
An engineering site includes a lot of nifty stuff such
as a Hire Engineers job area, a blog on Engineering Ethics, and even
Engineering TV. Scroll towards the bottom of the window to see Lee Teschler's infamous
Editorials, which tend to either provoke our reader's
ire or evoke their extreme admiration. Nothing in-between or bland
here!
Read about new "flexible electronics" made out of graphene film in
the New York Times Science Section. "Graphene is a single-layer sheet of
carbon atoms (the building block, in fact, of the graphite used in
pencils) and has properties that make electronics engineers swoon," says
the article.
Joe Moak, Product Design Lead for Apple points out a link to really
innovative product ideas for a BUG UI on Twitter.
Talk about "open"! vivalogo lists the "Top 40 Free Downloadable
Open Source Social Networking Software."
Questions? Comments? Send them in, and we might publish them
here!
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leslie.gordon@penton.com
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Second Life: Pez Balut
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SolidWorks Corp. recently sent trade press writers
copies of SolidWorks 2009
Professional — the company’s latest version of its 3D CAD package
for mechanical
design. Being only a casual user, I wanted to learn more about 3D
modeling, so
I attended one of the developer’s training sessions at
3DVision Technologies
in Solon, Ohio. What followed was an interesting and informative 8 hours
that
included an intro to sketching, basic part modeling, and simple
bottom-up assembly
modeling. Read
the rest of the article
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Probably nothing gets shop personnel cursing faster than trying to
machine Inconel
718. The hard alloy rapidly chews through cutting tools. Casting Inconel
is not
much better because about 70% of the material gets wasted in mold gates.
Yet
Inconel is a favored metal for aerospace and turbine parts because it
withstands
temperatures from cryogenic up to 1,400°F and has excellent tensile and
impact
strength. Read
the rest of the story
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Green is still a popular color, particularly at industry events in
the Anaheim Convention Center in California Feb. 10 to 12. These events
include the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show, MD&M West, West Pack,
Electronics West, Plastec Pavilion West, Automation Technology Expo,
Green Manufacturing Expo, and Process Technology for Industry (Powder
and bulk solids). All attendees will be admitted free to a joint
conference called “Green Manufacturing: Business Strategies for
Sustainability,” Feb. 10 to 11.
Read the rest of the story
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With a 25 x 26-in. footprint, the new uPrint Personal 3D Printer
from Dimension can sit on a desktop. The machine
eliminates the need to wait in line for a central 3D printer or for
models to arrive from an outside service bureau. The printer uses
ABSplus plastic that withstands functional testing under real-world
conditions. It can be drilled, machined, sanded, painted, or
chrome-plated. The uPrint costs only $14,900.
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Software for 3D
Visualization
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Sweden-based DONYA Labs holds
a number of patents on technologies that automate reducing the
complexity of 3D models. These technologies work with PLM to optimize
models
for faster simulations and real–time visualization. The company’s
Simplygon
software was recently licensed by Boeing Phantom Works, the OEM's unit
for advanced
R&D. Phantom Works uses the software to optimize construction models.
Other users
include Sony Digital Entertainment and Panasonic as well as several
computer-game manufacturers.
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ThomasNet.com features more than 607,000 industrial
product and service suppliers, searchable by category. The site also
has online catalogs and downloadable 2D and 3D CAD models. The models
work with engineers' prototypes in widely used software such as Autodesk
and SolidWorks.
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Energy Efficiency Web Conference & Expo –
May 14
Do you know you can get in-depth education on energy-efficiency and all
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The intelligent use of energy is making headlines. Product designers and
manufacturers are striving to deliver products that consume less power,
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and on how to arrange them in systems to lower power consumption and
stay "green." This special one-day event will include sessions
on such areas as:
- Power-efficient drive techniques for lighting
- ROI for high-efficiency capital equipment
- Energy monitoring and energy standards
- Designing for SEMI S23 and the Energy Act of 2007
- Working with alternative power and battery technology
Make plans now to attend the Energy Efficiency Web Conference and Expo. The
event offers a full day of live webinars and interactive booths, along
with a Resource Center where visitors can download or link to additional
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Machine Design Video Spotlight
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B&R Automation Remote
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Mark Ostertag from B&R Automation
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ANSYS again on Forbes Fast 15 List
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ANSYS Inc.
announces it has been included on the Forbes Fast 15 list for the second
consecutive year. The sole engineering simulation software provider on
the list, the company was the only member from last year’s list that
met this year’s screening criteria.
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Siemens PLM Connection Americas
2009
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Siemens PLM Connection Americas 2009 is to take place in Nashville,
Tenn., from June 1 to 4. Register
online and take advantage of the Early Bird Special. Registration is
now open for a reduced rate until April 4, 2009. By registering before
then, you will save $150, and have the opportunity to sign up for
special training sessions before they are filled.
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COMSOL opens full-service office in
India
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COMSOL announces the opening of a full-service office in Bangalore,
India, to sell the developer’s multiphysics software and provide
technical support. The company kicks-off India operations with a road
show, making stops in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi,
and Pune. The free, hands-on workshop and training courses are open to
all users and potential users of the software. For more information
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Protomold
Turn your 3D CAD model into real plastic parts in one business day!
Visit www.protomold.com for information and a free
automated ProtoQuote®.
First Cut
CNC machined parts in 1-3 business days. Get parts with better material
properties, surface finishes and dimensional properties than additive
rapid prototypes. Visit www.firstcut.com
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