What Is BIM

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What Is BIM, and How Can It Help Architects? In April 2019, Holy Week had just begun when a fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral. Pedestrians watched as flames quickly tore through the structure and ripped down its iconic…

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Machine Learning & Predictive Maintenance

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What is machine learning? Machine learning is math, statistics, and probability analyzed at scale by leveraging computers. A plant manager or business leader with 30+ years of experience has insight and intuition that helps them make business decisions. That’s what…

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Engineering Wile E. Coyote Jet-Powered Skate Pack

Jet-Powered Skate Pack

Normal people don’t strap a jet engine on their back while wearing a pair of rollerskates, but Ian Charnas isn’t normal. He wanted to see how fast a human could go on roller skates with jetpack power—the first skate pack.…

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The Four Levels of CAD Model Quality

Levels of CAD data

Selling parts to engineers can be tricky when you’re not an engineer yourself. It’s a complicated field with a lot of specific terminology, and you’ll want your parts to satisfy your engineering customers’ needs. This starts with understanding the different…

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BIM and Architecture Terminology

BIM and Architecture Terminology

BIM and Architecture Terminology Marketing to architects is difficult if you don’t understand their language. You may not even know what BIM is. We’re here to help. Here are some architecture and BIM terms essential to learning the craft:  3-Part…

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