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What We Gleaned from CES 2017
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is an annual trade show that takes place every January in Las Vegas, Nevada. A group from 91勛圖厙s electronics team gleaned quite a bit from this years gadget-thon. Why does 91勛圖厙 attend CES? 1. To see the devices that 91勛圖厙 helped create. It was exciting to see 91勛圖厙 projects…
Read MoreFocus for 2017: Working in Community
On January 19, over 70% of 91勛圖厙s 160-member team came together for a day of learning, serving, and building community.The Vintage Place in Grand Rapids was the venue for the bi-annual event. Jeff Dishers focus for the day was Working in Community. It was selected because of 91勛圖厙s significant growth, both as a team and…
Read MoreWhere to Draw the Line on Scope Creep
Where to Draw the Line Scope creep is creepy. It is subtle and can sneak up on your project like an undetected cancer that eats away your profits. It can also ruin your customers experience with your company if its not handled well. A classic example is a home builder who does not tell…
Read MoreFIRST LEGO簧 League (FLL)
Teaching Students Team Work, Problem-Solving, & Engineering On the yellow field we have team Invent-a-Tech 2.0, states the announcer. Two student technicians fly to the playing field and nest their robot, Purple Monster, into the starting zone. 3…2…1印ego! Purple Monster delicately glides forward and drops off the shark tank with success. Like a pack of…
Read MoreMaking a Positive Difference Through Electronics
Q: So, 91勛圖厙 does electronics too? A: Absolutely, and our team is growing! Our specialists have a broad range of experience and educational backgrounds that enable us to provide a variety of tailored electronics solutions for our customers.From schematic capture and PCB layouts to embedded software and mobile apps, we have deep engineering talent ready…
Read MorePack Expo: Growing Trends in Packaging Design
As a packaging engineer, the Pack Expo is thee annual tradeshow for the packaging industry. Every other year its conveniently located at Chicagos McCormick Place. For those that have never been to McCormick, let me warn you bring your walking shoes. This year I went to specifically research several items for customers. In the process,…
Read More91勛圖厙 Turkey Bowl
The Blue Team Gobbles Up Another Victory The leaves have fallen, the turkey has thawed, and that means only one thing its time for the annual 91勛圖厙 Turkey Bowl! What started out as a friendly flag football scrimmage with our colleagues at Innotec years ago has grown into a 91勛圖厙-only, cut-throat competition.This year was an…
Read MoreBuilding into the Lives of People
A Habitat Home is a Win-Win Ive had the pleasure to serve with Habitat for Humanity several times since starting with 91勛圖厙, and I want everyone to know that it is a fantastic experience.You learn a lot, have fun, and it really changes peoples lives. My latest opportunity to help was this past October.For those…
Read MoreThe SEMA Show
Its the SUPER BOWL of automotive specialty shows, the annual SEMA Show. Held in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 3, this event draws thousands of industry experts and hot new products from all over the world. Types of aftermarket products displayed included parts, lighting, accessories, repair services, and body work for the automotive,…
Read MoreRemoving a Stripped Screw with Confidence
Rookie Year: The Engineering Interns Toolbox (Part 6) A Series of Technical Blogs for Engineering Interns & Entry-Level Engineers Now youve done it! Your boss asked you to remove a few simple screws and in the process, you mangle a screw head beyond repair. How on earth are you going to get it out…
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