Deconstructing the Things We Use and Buy with 3Dfindit

Deconstructing the Things We Use and Buy with 3Dfindit

Everyday products are a blend of components that manufacturers make and buy. How do Engineers gather all that CAD data for these designs? Engineers spend countless hours designing and sourcing components for the products we use every day, from coffee…

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What is the cost of maintaining a digital part?

Digital Parts Management

What is a Standard Part? Any part that can be reused or “standardized” across an assembly or multiple assemblies can be classified as a “standard” part. For instance, a standard part may be the assembly of an entire hydraulic system,…

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Engineering a Cup of Coffee

DIY tech - engineering a cup of coffee

Engineers and tech enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next big thing, whether it’s a groundbreaking piece of software or a clever piece of hardware. But sometimes, the most exciting contraptions come from DIY tech. Enter the Nerdforge…

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The Weirdest Fighting Robots We’ve Seen at NHRL

AI robot with evil shadow. The Weirdest Fighting Robots We’ve Seen at NHRL.

Everyone loves a highly sophisticated, technologically advanced fighting robot (ever seen BattleBots?), but it’s also fun to watch someone just strap a jet engine onto a motor and press the “on” button. That’s exactly what happens at National Havoc Robot…

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Engineering the World’s Longest Solar Eclipse

Engineering the World’s Longest Solar Eclipse

How a team of creative Scientists used the Concorde jet to extend the viewing time of a Solar Eclipse   Last week I wasn’t interested in eclipses. It’s something I’ve been tangentially aware of, but I never saw one that…

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