Engineers and Inventors

Now, learn how to think more inventively

10 Feb 2012

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): There will always be a wild and erratic quality to creativity and invention because an 'Aha moment' is rare and reaching it implies prevailing over formidable mental barriers.

3D printing and the future of product design: Inside Quirky

9 Feb 2012

(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) How far can you get with a 3D printer and a dream? CNET photographer Sarah Tew and I took a tour of Quirky's new Manhattan offices this morning. As depicted in her frankly great shots in the slideshow at the bottom of this post, we got a firsthand look at the inner workings of a serious, professional product development company. Normally I don't go in for facility tours ...

Calling Designers, Engineers & Inventors: James Dyson Award

8 Feb 2012

2012 registrations for New Zealand’s long-running James Dyson Award opens today. The award, which is co-funded by the British Council NZ, challenges young engineers and designers to develop problem-solving inventions.