Category: Manufacturing
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The Better Printed Circuit Board Designer: Michael Woodworth & Adam Gravitis of Upverter
Upverter is the “Google Docs” of printed circuit boards (PCBs), allowing multiple designers to work on the same board design simultaneously. Even the manufacturer can check in to provide real-time feedback. This Canadian startup aims to replace unruly and expensive PCB software suites like EAGLE, but Michael claims their true competition is pencil and paper,…
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Democratizing Production through 3D Printing: Eleanor Whitney of Shapeways
On March 18th, we toured the Shapeways 3D printing factory in Queens, New York. This 24-hour operation allows anyone to upload a 3D model and have it printed in a wide variety of materials (55+): various plastics, rubber, full-colour sandstone, lost wax metals (outsourced): gold, silver, platinum, steel, and porcelain with food-safe glaze. Their scale…