Jul
20
Axiomatic Design Principles in the Context of Systems Engineering (Part 1 of 2)
ABSTRACT
Axiomatic design is the formalized process that allows for universal design axioms to be used by engineers for the
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Tyler Hardy
Jul
20
Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing
Selective laser melting (SLM) is a relatively new technology used to form metal products by applying a laser beam to
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Jul
20
Why Nuclear-Powered Merchant Ships Probably Aren't Going to Happen
Today I saw a meme floating around suggesting that we deploy a fleet of nuclear-powered merchant ships to solve our
4 min read
Jul
20
Sungazing: We Can't Make This Stuff Up
Sometimes you discover a belief that challenges your faith in humanity. Sungazing is a difficult subject to write about because
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Jul
17
The Hollow Earth Cover-up
Some people believe that the Earth is hollow. Despite seismic testing, the verifiable existence of gravity, and geological testing to
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Jul
17
Why do fluorescent lights mess up my WiFi signal?
Recently, a reader emailed me with a question that stumped me for a bit. He had noticed that fluorescent lights
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Jul
16
Affordance-based Design vs Algorithmic Design
In classical design theory, algorithms and scoring mechanisms are typically used to identify the ideal path for design decisions. Though
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Jul
16
Discussion of “Proposition of a PLM Tool to Support Textile Design: A Case Study Applied to the Definition of the Early Stages of Design Requirements”
This article discusses the lack of adoption of Product Lifecycle Management software that the textile industry has seen. The authors
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Jul
16
Discussion of “P2P Data Synchronization for Product Lifecycle Management”
This article dealt with the hypothetical use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Product Lifecycle Management software, and distributed computing
2 min read
Jul
16
Discussion of “A Meta-Model for Knowledge Configuration Management to Support Collaborative Engineering”
This study was primarily focused on another method of incorporating knowledge-based systems into Product Lifecycle Management with a focus on
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