Typically, 3D prototyping is limited to certain materials, and you may not be able to create an exact model due to these limitations. Another common issue facing manufacturing and prototyping companies is the inability to find software that works with the materials they want to use in the model or concept phase. 3D Prototyping, an… Read more »
A recent survey conducted by PwC is raising concern in the engineering sector about the possibility of mineral shortages impacting production. Metal minerals are heavily relied on by companies involved in the automotive, energy and utilities, and renewable energy sectors and these are the companies that are going to be impacted first. It is estimated… Read more »
Objet, a leader in 3D printing systems, announced a new 3D material that they have developed, which will make thermal testing possible. The new material, called RGD525, has been designed to simulate high temperature performance for engineering plastics, without compromising the stability of the product. According to Zehavit Reisin of Objet, “In function applications, Objet’s… Read more »
Small businesses have begun leading the curve when it comes to employment, accounting for 64% of the new jobs over the past ten years. However positive these numbers may be, when it comes to recruiting college graduates, it’s easy for small business owners to feel as though they’ve been swept under the rug. How can… Read more »
Researchers are Southampton University are taking advantage of rapid prototyping to create a new type of aircraft that can be used to study the earth’s atmosphere. This new craft, called the ASTRA Atom, is being designed to travel as far as 30 kilometers into the atmosphere and can be tracked while it is in transit… Read more »
The robotics industry is booming and thanks to the constant development of new materials and the implementation of new ideas, we’re all benefiting. 2012 has been a great year so far for robotics and it doesn’t look like the trend is slowing down any time soon. Let’s take a look at some of the coolest… Read more »
In today’s competitive marketplace, it is vital to find and hire the absolute best engineering talent in the field. If you don’t hire them, your competitors will. In order to attract today’s top talent, you may need to change your hiring process to meet new demands. First, it is necessary to drill down exactly what… Read more »
A new material called Shilk may eventually replace plastic. This unique material was developed by the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and its origins may surprise you. As its name suggests, the material is made up of silk and chitin which is extracted from shrimp shells. Insect cuticle was the inspiration… Read more »
It’s a known fact that getting a higher education provides you with more earning power throughout your lifetime. What may not be as broadly known is that the type of higher education you choose could have an even larger impact on your earning power. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree will help you earn an average of… Read more »
Additive Manufacturing, or AM, was originally developed as an alternative to traditional machining, or subtractive manufacturing. There are numerous benefits to this method, even though some companies have been slower to adopt AM. Let’s take a look at just a few of the reasons that AM can not only assist your company in improving the… Read more »
