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A Little Kindness Wouldn’t Kill You
When an act of kindness occurs in the business world, it caught us by surprise. Then there was a second. Earlier this month, we got a press release saying that 3DPrinterOS, along with Montclair State University, was going to try to find a way to detect gun parts for the FGC-9, almost totally print-at-home, therefore unrestricted assault rifle. It seemed like the right thing to do for a saint. But I couldn’t wrap my cynical mind around a company doing it, especially one that would benefit fr
8 Ways Checklists Can Help Engineers
Aaron Moncur, host of the Being An Engineer Podcast, relies on procedure and discipline in his daily work as well as in running Pipeline Design, a design firm that specializes in medical testing equipment — not pipelines. One book that has helped him keep to the schedule and be efficient is "The Checklist Manifesto, How to Get Things Right" by Atul Gawande, a surgeon by training but also a best-selling author. Aaron has found eight ways the book can help engineers. 1. Streamline Processes
Touching Lives by Being an Engineer
Welcome to the Being an Engineer podcast. Today, we're speaking with Andy Wells, owner and CEO of Wells Technology Manufacturing Company in Minnesota. Andy has degrees in physics and technology and decades of practical experience in design, materials, processes, and entrepreneurship. Over the years, Wells Technology has expanded from aerospace to automotive, medical, defense, and food processing, developing services in distribution and training for manufacturing technologists. Aaron Moncur:
How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 1: TJ Strang
Welcome to the Being an Engineer podcast. Today we kick off our special series on tools for accelerating engineering with TJ Strang, a distinguished leader in the medical device industry. TJ’s expertise spans over two decades at companies like Abbott, St. Jude Medical, and Acutus Medical, where he led groundbreaking projects in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management and leadless pacemakers. Currently, he serves as VP of Engineering at Atraverse Medical, where he and his team are developing
S5E22: James Trevelyan | What Research Tells Us Is The Most Important Quality of Engineers
Welcome to another episode of The Being an Engineer podcast. Today, we are excited to host Professor James Trevelyan, a renowned engineer whose career spans significant contributions to both academia and industry. James' work has profoundly impacted practical engineering applications and education, notably in areas of robotics and automation. His extensive research and development projects have not only pioneered technological advancements but also provided critical insights into engineering pra
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It looks like you can buy refurbished ones https://porterelectronics.com/hp-48gx-calculator/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAhP67BhAVEiwA2E_9g_dS6Ab9_ru_msAEdXvef1UlIqt0k7dWxv1CcANT4FN-VtoChPCULBoCEk8QAvD_BwE I feel the same about my HP11C. a requirement in school and cannot fathom using something else if it ever dies. There are Android based apps that are close but that tactile feel of the keys is a better experience. -
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The TI89 Titanium was the go-to in engineering. Now it is the TI Nspire CX II CAS. Those are what I would go with -
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I'll be honest, If I had a calculator that I'd been using for 30+ years...I would pay someone to hot air solder in a replacement for whatever broken ribbon cable or surface mount part finally conked out. Anyway, until you can have a conversation with AI about the decision tree you'd use to pick the best problem solution...God's speed to you sir. -
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Over 31 years ago, I bought my HP 48GX calculator when I was attending Purdue University. It was absolutely awesome. Especially with complex plane related calculations. Calculations could all be done with the phasors and no need to constantly go between rect-polar or vice-versa. Matrix operations were also exceptional. I used this all through school and on the FE/EIT exam and it was as natural as my right arm. When I was preparing to take the P.E. exam, they allowed a HP 33s -- uggg. I really do not like it and it sits unused. I don't know who at NCEES decided on that p-o-s calculator, but I'd be happy to have a discussion with them. Last year, my HP 48GX died. It lasted 30+ years, so I really won't complain. However, what would I possibly get to replace it? I saw the Swissmicros DM42 and it looked promising. It has several features that resemble the HP 48GX (somewhat) and you can change the display to act mostly like the HP 48 stack. Granted... I'm not using calculators anywhere like we did in engineering school. However, when you have a tool that is so dependable and you are so proficient using it... The day it breaks and you do not see a replacement. That is like an inflection point in your engineering psyche. -
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Extrusion Inspection device based on 3D printers
@Aaron Moncur We will see because the design may change again :)- 1
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