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NVision MobileScan Helps Custom Gun Grip Manufacturer Improve Quality 11/17/2009
A custom gun grip manufacturer has substantially improved the quality of its products by using the MobileScan HD portable 3D laser scanning system from NVision to reverse engineer the original grips. In the past, the manufacturer used a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to define the geometry of the mounting surface of the grips. Continue

Virginia Tech Developing Vehicles For The Blind With SolidWorks 11/17/2009
But for the blind, driving is one of life’s most sorely missed conveniences. It means independence, the exhilarating possibility of simply going someplace without depending on friends, family, or public transportation schedules. A team of Virginia Tech students is trying to make this possible by helping blind drivers see with their hands and ears, and SolidWorks CAD software is helping them. Continue

CAN Primer 11/16/2009
CAN is extensively used in automobiles and trucks but has found applications everywhere. There are many “application” layers available for CAN such as ISO 15765 (cars), J1939 (trucks) and CANopen (factory automation) but it is very easy to develop your own protocol that will fit and simplify your needs. Continue

Walking The Video Carpet 11/16/2009
Proudly creating a 60’ x 10’ LED floor for premier Canadian event producers, The Aileron Group launches the next generation LED display developed by Element Labs and supplied and supported by one of the leading US rental companies, Upstage Video. Continue

Avnet Electronics, Fairchild Semiconductor Celebrate 50-Year Milestone 11/16/2009
The Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) and Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) are celebrating their 50-year alliance. Continue

'Universal' Programmable Quantum Processor 11/16/2009
Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the first "universal" programmable quantum information processor able to run any program allowed by quantum mechanics—the rules governing the submicroscopic world—using two quantum bits (qubits) of information. The processor could be a module in a future quantum computer, which theoretically could solve some important problems that are intractable today. Continue

DRIVe Around The World 11/16/2009
How well connected are you? With the contest "DRIVe around The World" Volvo Cars takes another step towards harnessing the power of social networking. The contest challenges people to virtually drive a Volvo C30 around the world in 80 days, using only their Facebook friends. Volvo Cars will donate 15,000 Euros in the winning team's name to a carbon offset project promoted by myclimate. Continue

Custom-Made Bacteria Glows Green When Near Landmines 11/16/2009
Students from the University of Edinburgh have created a custom-made bacteria that glows green when it comes into contact with chemicals leaked by buried explosives. Continue

SensAble Brings Medieval Times To Life 11/16/2009
SensAble Technologies announced that its customer, Bastion, based in Québec City, debuted its Ex illis medieval history fantasy wargame– on time and on budget – in large part by making SensAble’s FreeForm 3D modeling system the centerpiece of its all-digital miniatures production. Continue

Rogers Introduces Improved PORON Soft Seal Series 11/13/2009
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) has announced a recent improvement to the PORON Soft Seal Series in the form of enhanced surface toughness. PORON Soft Seal Urethanes are the lowest density PORON offering and are designed to provide superior compressibility, conformability and dust sealing over the life of the product. Continue

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