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Captain America's Shield

Engineering Captain America’s Shield

By Kelly Obbie | July 29, 2021

“That thing does not obey the laws of physics at all!” Maybe to you, Spider-Man, but who says we can’t follow the laws of physics and still become superheroes? YouTuber Jake Laser turned himself into a real Avenger without gamma…

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Flotronics Automation Interactive Product Configurator for Modular Solutions Division

Flotronics Automation Launches Interactive Product Configurator for Modular Guarding Solutions Division

By Adam Beck | July 27, 2021

Industrial manufacturer reduces cost by 10 percent while reducing lead time by two weeks with online 3D guarding configurator. Flotronics Automation‘s guarding solutions brand, known as Modular Solutions, has launched an all-new 3D guarding configurator. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the…

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What Is BIM

By Kelly Obbie | July 19, 2021

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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Engineering a Ridiculous Movie Scene: The Aspen Scooter Journey from “Dumb and Dumber”

Engineering a Ridiculous Movie Scene: The Aspen Scooter Journey from “Dumb and Dumber”

By Adam Beck | July 16, 2021

Watch two brilliant idiots recreate a 400 mile minibike journey from the Jim Carrey classic. “Dumb and Dumber” is the greatest comedy movie ever. Yes, I said it. Take a seat, “Caddyshack” fans. I hear you, but you’re wrong. It’s…

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Machine Learning & Predictive Maintenance

By Joseph Lewin | July 15, 2021

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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Six manufacturer email tips

Writing Better B2B Manufacturer Emails: Six Actionable Email Marketing Tips

By Joseph Lewin | July 8, 2021

How to Create Great Prospecting and Follow up Emails Adam Beck: Welcome to How to Create Great Prospecting and Follow-up Emails, six email marketing tips for manufacturers and B2B companies. Our agenda is to have a quick introduction and talk…

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Versa Products Launches Second Phase of 3D CAD downloads, adding V-316 Series Valves

Versa Products Launches Second Phase of 3D CAD downloads, adding V-316 Series Valves

By Adam Beck | July 5, 2021

Global control valve manufacturer enables engineers to instantly access information on-demand with new 3D CAD downloads for V-316 stainless steel valves Versa Products extended their online configurator to include V-316 Series 3D CAD downloads. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the tool enables…

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Jet-Powered Skate Pack

Engineering Wile E. Coyote Jet-Powered Skate Pack

By Joseph Lewin | June 30, 2021

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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A basketball with a bar chart trending upward. NBA Teams Use Data Science to Engineer the Perfect Team

NBA Teams Use Data Science to Engineer the Perfect Team [VIDEO]

By Kelly Obbie | June 30, 2021

When a nerd gets pushed into their locker by the captain of the high school basketball team, neither one probably thinks that they’ll be coworkers one day. But nerds have been vital in helping those jocks win NBA championships, and…

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Levels of CAD data

The Four Levels of CAD Model Quality

By Kelly Obbie | June 24, 2021

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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