Author Archives: Nicole Hemsoth
Nicole Hemsoth
GM Production Car Gets Robotic Vision
October 3rd, 2011
General Motors vision system could be key to creating the robotic car of the future.
Urbee 3D Printed Car Unveiled in Canada
September 28th, 2011
Stratasys 3D printers built Urbee, the first prototype car to have its entire body created with an additive process. The environmentally-friendly car was unveiled last week for the first time in Canada. The Urbee's hybrid design relies mainly on ...
Does the US Need a National Manufacturing Policy?
September 28th, 2011
Manufacturers across the country are eager for an overarching strategy that unites the current patchwork of initiatives.
America’s Bridges Falling Down
September 28th, 2011
Repairing neglected bridges and other critical infrastructure will create jobs and boost the country's manufacturing sector at the same time.
Is PLM Only for the Big Guys or Can Mid-Market Manufacturers Share in the Fun?
September 27th, 2011
Depending on who you talk to, PLM can seem pretty complicated, like you'll need a phalanx of people with tablets, flow charts and stop watches to put all the pieces together and watch over this vast, interconnected process that ...
3D Printing Promises Lighter, Stronger Building Material
September 26th, 2011
New technique takes cue from nature to create lighter and stronger structures than conventional casting methods.
imX Conference Encourages Meaningful Participation
September 21st, 2011
Three-day interactive manufacturing experience provides innovative collaboration opportunities across all segments of the US manufacturing community.
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
September 21st, 2011
With fears mounting amidst speculation about a looming "double dip" recession, the economy is the elephant in the room, but with a twist: typically people go out of their way to avoid remarking on the presence of an elephant ...
Solar Lights from Soda Bottles
September 21st, 2011
An illuminating video celebrates a unique use of technology consisting of recycled plastic soda bottles, pieces of corrugated metal, water, chlorine, and a chisel and hammer.
Supercomputing Propels America Forward
September 19th, 2011
Research at Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility is setting the stage for a generation of more energy-efficient, lower emission vehicles.
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