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Air Force museum unveils Reaper exhibit
January 28, 2010 10:47 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsSince 2007, the MQ-9 Reaper RPV (Remotely Piloted Vehicle) has been on the front lines of the war on terror. It scored its first kill in October ’07, and has served a crucial role ever since. On Monday, the National Museum of the Air Force officially unveiled its new MQ-9 Reaper exhibit.
Cooling with multilayer capacitors
January 28, 2010 8:31 am | by M. Simon | CommentsCooling with multilayer capacitors (MLC) is reported [pdf} by some Russian scientists. Here is an abstract from their paper.
One Laptop Per Child In Haiti
January 27, 2010 9:38 am | by M. Simon | CommentsOne Laptop Per Child is working in Haiti to help mitigate the disaster. Here is part of their press release.
I'm Out
January 27, 2010 1:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsI'm leaving today to attend the Yakima SolidWorks User Group meeting on Thursday, and then heading to sunny California for SolidWorks World. If you are going to be in Anaheim, look me up.
5 (More) Things to Know Before You Claim Your Energy Tax Credit: Part 2
January 26, 2010 11:53 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsYesterday, I started the list of things to know before you claim your tax credit. If you missed it, go back and check out part one. The list covers the forms you'll need, the tax credit maximums, which credits can (and cannot) be carried over, which credits include installation costs (and...
Next-Gen Touch Screen Inspired by Coffee Rings
January 26, 2010 3:50 am | by Eric Bland | CommentsTaking advantage of ink's natural tendency to create "coffee rings," a group of Israeli scientists has developed a type of ink jet dye that could one day create a range of devices.
Building an Arsenal against Counterfeiters
January 25, 2010 9:34 am | by Barry LaFontaine, Fusion Trade(www.fusiontrade.com) | CommentsThe problem with counterfeit parts plaguing the distribution chain is not going away. In fact, it’s getting worse.
My SolidWorks World Sessions
January 25, 2010 7:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsI originally intended to complete my schedule last Friday, but I took the weekend to refine my choices. It wasn't easy - there are way too many really good sessions to choose from. Here's is my schedule, and some of the reasons I chose the sessions I did. Monday, February 1st - 10:30am to...
Veeco Gets Some Screen Time in Avatar
January 25, 2010 7:52 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsI got this from Tom Cote this morning. It's pretty cool to know that your products are used in a movie, even cooler to actually pick them out while watching it, and the icing on the cake is getting a mention during the closing credits.
5 Things to Know Before You Claim Your Energy Tax Credit: Part 1
January 25, 2010 6:54 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsI suppose it's officially "tax season," though that term doesn't seem to be tossed out by popular media until late March or early April, when the deadline is looming and pressure is on. If you're an early bird, you may already be thinking about your taxes.
My SolidWorks World Sessions - Day 3, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
January 25, 2010 6:54 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsThis is it, the last session for this year's SolidWorks World. Take advantage of some really great presentations to complete your day, and then get ready to go back to the office and put the information to good use. The Other Project BUB, Part 2 - Land Speed Racing Designs for...
My SolidWorks World Sessions - Day 3, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
January 25, 2010 5:54 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsCan you believe it, only one more session after this one. By now a lot of folks are experiencing information overload, but are excited to pick up a few more tidbits of information before heading home. You might be disappointed that it's almost over, but you won't be disappointed by the...
My SolidWorks World Sessions - Day 3, Birds-of-a-Feather
January 25, 2010 4:55 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsFor the past several years at SolidWorks World, lunchtime has meant Birds-of-a-Feather seating. This year will be different. Instead of setting up tables in the main dining room, special rooms have been set aside for an after lunch networking session starting at 12:45pm. The session lasts...
My SolidWorks World Sessions - Day 3, 10:30am to 12:00pm
January 25, 2010 3:54 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsThe Wednesday general session is always "Sneak Preview" day at SolidWorks World, and you'll get a chance to see some of the functionality being considered for SolidWorks 2011. We'll also be handing out the SWUGN Awards, the Model Mania winners will be announced, and there's always a...
My SolidWorks World Sessions - Day 2, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
January 24, 2010 7:53 am | by Richard Doyle's Community Blog | CommentsSince the "off-site event" is on-site this year, you won't have to rush to your room and back to the bus line after this session. Soak in some great information, take your time changing into your rockin' clothes, and we'll see you at the show. 25 Things You Need to Know About Getting...
