Open Source Part II
One of the things I mention when teaching about gears is the long history of great minds who have contributed to our field. Early readers […]
Month: March 2017
Should Gear Technology be Open Source?
One of the few things I miss about my old commute is all the great content I heard on public radio. Ten hours a week […]
10 Questions About Your Work
Few things are as terrifying as a blank page. As a follow-up to my suggestion about writing a personal history I offer these leading questions: […]
Diversify Your Workholding Solutions
When it comes to workholding, the only thing more diverse than the list of customer demands the industry sees is the number of options offered […]
Worm Gears: Higher Energy Efficiency and Less Strain on Resources
Introduction The concepts of sustainability and energy efficiency are gaining importance in power transmission engineering. More than ever, manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce […]
Every Story Matters
One of my favorite car enthusiast publications, Hemmings Classic Car, has a monthly feature where readers submit a personal essay on their experiences working in […]
Why Not Teach?
This past week I had the opportunity to participate in a wonderful seminar for process engineers. My fellow presenters were all industry veterans with wide-ranging […]
Shared Knowledge
If you think you know something, try teaching it. Putting aside the average engineer’s aversion to public speaking, the prospect of organizing your thoughts and […]
Is This Change Necessary?
Ranting about needless software upgrades got me thinking about why we love “new” things. Aren’t there some things we should leave well enough alone? Curmudgeon-hood […]
Change for the Sake of Change?
One of the great things about social media is the opportunity to keep up with what is going on with family and friends. Sometimes you […]