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Manufacturing Revival Radio: Pat Lee With The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association
April 1, 2013 10:55 am | by Manufacturing Revival Radio | PodcastsNational Manufacturing Day as a new U.S. holiday? I say yes! And so does Pat Lee, Director of Marketing for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA). In fact, she and FMA are right in the middle of a major effort, along with folks from NIST, part of the Department of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute to make it happen.
Mystery Of Prince Rupert's Drop At 130,000 FPS
March 28, 2013 10:26 am | by Smarter Every Day | VideosDestin, the proprietor of YouTube channel Smarter Every Day, recently uploaded a fascinating video about the Prince Rupert Drop, a phenomenon involving molten glass that is dripped into water and allowed to cool. The rapid cooling forms a tear-drop base with a long tail, and creates some interesting internal stresses.
Engineering Newswire 30: Augmented Reality Recognizes Your Friends
March 26, 2013 12:15 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | VideosToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Interpower, we’re testing experimental grasshopper rockets, making smooth jazz on the seaboard, and making the Sphero do everything. Plus, Duke University is developing a new system, InSight, which will allow users to spot their friends in a crowd based purely on what they're wearing.
Engineering Newswire 29: 3D Printers in Vending Machines
March 19, 2013 10:13 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | VideosToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by PTC delivering technology solutions that transform the way you create and service your products, we're kick starting low-cost robotics, using a 3D printing vending machine, and having a cup of coffee in the sky.
Engineering Newswire 28: Titanic II Will Sink, If You Put a Hole in It
March 12, 2013 12:14 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | VideosToday on Engineering Newswire, we’re building trikes with BMW engines, separating Oreos with scrap parts, and designing Titanic II, because, you know, that’s necessary.
Manufacturing Revival Radio: Tony Overy And Alan Sharrow Of Advanced Motion Systems
March 11, 2013 11:15 am | by Manufacturing Revival Radio | PodcastsTony Overy, Vice President, and Alan Sharrow, Engineering Group Leader for Advanced Motion Systems contend with new safety issues every day. It could be machines without safety designed into them that have been re-shored or figuring out the hard and soft guarding needed for a collaborative robotic application.
Engineering Newswire 27: Hovering Hummingbirds Lead To New UAVs
March 7, 2013 9:41 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | VideosToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by PTC, we’re building robotic hands that feel, studying shark suckers to make adhesives, developing flexible electronics that read your brain, and looking at the aerodynamic forces required to power and control flight, as seen in hummingbirds.
Spacesaver: Storage at Work
March 5, 2013 10:10 am | by Eric Sorensen, Director of Multimedia Development | VideosSpacesaver Industrial explains how industrial users can take existing racking equipment and mobilize it for more effective storage and accessibility. See how the ActiveRAC system allows for cost reduction via its condensed storage capability, allowing expanding businesses to take back the square footage they need for production.
Zebra’s Latest Barcode Labeling Solutions Help You See More And Do More
February 28, 2013 2:35 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Director of Multimedia Development | VideosBoost productivity with Zebra’s all-new thermal barcode labeling solutions—the QLn420™ rugged mobile printer and the 105SLPlus™ high-performance industrial printer—for fast, reliable and cost-effective printing in your manufacturing and warehousing environment.
The Hatchet-Based OREO Separator Machine
February 28, 2013 10:30 am | VideosOREO has teamed up with Portland, Oregon-based David Neevel, supposedly a physicist, to create a machine that is capable of separating an OREO into two. David employs some rudiamentary robotics, plus a hatchet, to get the job done. On top of that, David is not a fan of the creme center, so he's got some other wizardry to take care of that problem.
Manufacturing Revival Radio: Robert Atkinson Of ITIF
February 22, 2013 3:20 pm | by Manufacturing Revival Radio | PodcastsToday we welcomed Robert Atkinson, president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), to discuss the President’s manufacturing initiatives stated during the State of the Union. The ITIF is a non-partisan research and educational institute. Robert explained it as a “think tank” that is working to influence public policies to help drive innovation and technologies around the country.
Engineering Newswire 26: Super Sober Pills
February 21, 2013 10:58 am | VideosToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Interpower, the premier supplier of power system components for worldwide markets, we’re curing alcoholism with nanocapsules, building squishy robots that jump, and building brain machines for rat cyborgs.
Manufacturing Revival Radio: Butch Rich Of Rame-Hart
February 20, 2013 1:46 pm | PodcastsIf you have ever had a flu shot, then there is a good chance that in a small way you are connected to our next guest. We welcomed to the show Butch Rich, Director of Operations with Rame-Hart. Rame-Hart began as a design and build machine shop and today has evolved into a leading manufacturer of Egg Harvesters and Inoculators
Manufacturing Revival Radio: Brian Reelitz And Hank Norem Of Ramco Innovations
February 19, 2013 10:06 am | by Manufacturing Revival Radio | PodcastsWe had a great time speaking with Brian Reelitz and Hank Norem, President and CFO of Ramco Innovations, respectively. Ramco Innovations is a leading distributor of factory automation products and solutions with a focus on great customer service and innovative product offerings.
School Helps To Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back To The U.S.
February 19, 2013 9:57 am | by AFTHQ | VideosAustin Polytechnical Academy was founded as a partnership between labor and business to train students for high-end manufacturing jobs that often remain unfilled for lack of trained talent. The goal of this school it to educate students in all areas of manufacturing.
Engineering Newswire 25:Drilling Holes in Mars
February 14, 2013 1:35 pm | VideosNASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed the successful completion of this "mini drill" test last week and if the drill cuttings from the fresh hole pass the visual evaluation, the rover team will move forward with the first full drilling.
Engineering Update #4: Robots Driven By Moths, Recycling Nike
February 14, 2013 11:51 am | VideosIn the latest episode of ECN 's Engineering Update: Scientists at the University of Tokyo have found inspiration for their autonomous sensory-driven robots by examining male silkmoths ... lookin' for love.
Manufacturing Revival Radio: Alan Beaulieu, President Of ITR Economics
February 14, 2013 11:43 am | by Manufacturing Revival Radio | PodcastsWith over 60 years of continuous operating economic research ITR Economics stands as one of the most experienced consulting firms in the United States. Alan was kind enough to share a glance into his well proven crystal ball as to what the future may hold for US Manufacturing.
A Behind The Scenes Look At Manufacturing A Viper
February 14, 2013 10:23 am | by The New York Times | VideosInside a newly reopened Chrysler plant in Detroit, a car revs to life. Despite its status as the Motor City, Detroit has only two automobile plants entirely within the city limits. One is Chrysler’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, which reopened in December after being closed for more than two years during the automaker’s bankruptcy.
How 3D Metal Printing May Change Manufacturing
February 12, 2013 9:43 am | by Penn State | VideosAt a recent additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, showcase at Penn State, engineers demoed some of the latest technology in the field. Hear from experts about how 3D metal printing may change manufacturing in the United States, and what challenges it faces.
