It wouldn't be right to produce any content today without paying homage to World Cup Soccer, so before we talk about our Two for Friday, let's take a moment to salute the worlds biggest sporting event! Good luck to all the teams and fans of this amazing event and congratulations to the host country Brazil for their early win. Today was a rich environment for content and … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Machining Reality Show and Government Reach, Eh
Wow, what a week! I don't know about you but the lead up to summer always seems to crank up the urgency to finish projects and tie up loose ends. Before you head off for a much needed break with your family this summer, there are a couple of interesting updates to check out around the web. Both topics actually are from our friends to the North, important partners in North … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Jetski Doctor and PR Responds
This week we have a couple of interesting updates for you. One showcases how small scale technology devices are changing how services are delivered. The other is a response from our Two for Friday last week by Planetary Resources. Both with video for your viewing pleasure. Jetski Doctor Planetary Resources Responds Jetski Doctor GE has a great video out that … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Mining Asteroids and Affordable CNC Milling Machines
It's no secret that we love lofty goals. One of this week's features has such a goal. It is literally and figuratively lofty, they plan to mine asteroids. The other subject is near and dear to many of us, bringing those versatile CNC machines we appreciate into the hands of normal people. We know more about Asteroids than we do about the Earth An Affordable Desktop CNC … [Read more...]
Making Manufacturing Cool for Current and Future Generations
The Image Problem with Manufacturing in the USA To say Manufacturing in the US has an image problem is putting it lightly. Even Walmart's attempt to rally support for their commitment to US Manufacturing portrayed factories as dingy, dirty, grit encrusted environments. When you talk about manufacturing it conjures up a vision of huge factories in the far east with unskilled … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Data Collection Standards and Flying Dune Buggies
We're going to have fun today with two completely diverse topics. One of them will make the manufacturing industry better and the other could make your wallet lighter. Are you ready? Data Collection Standards - Siemens names TechSolve as Solution Partner for MTConnect The Dune Buggy that Can Fly - SkyRunner Data Collection Standards - Siemens Names TechSolve as … [Read more...]