Watch a Porsche engine being built

This one pushes all my buttons – from fast cars to modern manufacturing techniques. A rare chance to be a Continue reading →

Astronauts install 3D printer on International Space Station

“Off-World manufacturing is here,” as astronauts install 3D printer on International Space Station Another big milestone for humans in space: astronauts Continue reading →

Tech Innovations Spurring Revival of U.S. Manufacturing

A nice article by @DW_BarbSchmitz in Design World. I’m hearing the same from my customers. What about you? A lot Continue reading →

Designing Guitars in 3D CAD

Jon Wasserman, PRS Guitars R&D Project Engineer, recently took time to answer some questions and share some insight on how Continue reading →

Toyota retires robots in favor of humans to improve automaking process

Irony aside…is this a good or bad thing? Mitsuru Kawai is overseeing a return to the old ways at Toyota Continue reading →

Double-Decker Bus Tilt Test, 1933

28 degree angle tilt, and holding! Apparently, this is how they did the testing back in 1933 of these classic Continue reading →

How GM makes a car sound like what a car is supposed to sound like

Every car has a soundscape. Even noise is designed During the car sales pitch, there is a moment when you Continue reading →

Chicago Public Library to Open Free Digital Fabrication Maker Space

Here’s one sound that librarians won’t be “shushing” in Chicago: The distinctive whining-and-grinding of a CNC mill. The Chicago Public Continue reading →