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Innovation Innovation is always a topic of interest to me. This post covers an approach to Innovation that I found helpful and was inspired by Frank Connolly of Think Quick. He is working with SEMMA as part of their Future…
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Automation: Rubik’s Cube
Automated Solving of Rubik’s Cube The whole point of Automation is to take something that was manually done, and do it via a machine or mechanism in a controlled manner. With more and more software and intelligence being available to…
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Visualisation: Part 4
Viewpoints matter How does the world look to you? This is often one of the areas where Engineers and Customers can get out of step. And in particular, is a big issue for Software Development and IT systems. Check…
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Software Estimation
Estimating Software Development This is actually a huge topic so I am just going to touch on some high level points. What prompted me to start writing on this topic is a recent conversation with a client and a cartoon…
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National Manufacturing Week 2014
National Manufacturing Week Each year during National Manufacturing Week we have the opportunity to celebrate and explore Australian Manufacturing. It alternates between Sydney and Melbourne and in 2014 it is being held in Sydney from May 13-16 at the Sydney…
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Manufacturing a City
How to build a city I went to the Industry Capability Network (ICN) event looking at the project to Rebuild Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes 3 years ago. This was also supported by the Dandenong Council and the South East…
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Endeavour Awards 2014
Manufacturing Monthly Awards The Manufacturing Monthly Endeavour Awards are held each year to celebrate excellence in Australian Manufacturing. The winners are announced at a gala dinner the first evening of National Manufacturing Week. Endeavour Award Categories The categories are:…
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Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive Manufacturing in Australia Automotive Manufacturing in Australia has had a proud and vibrant history. Initially it was our distance from the rest of the world that meant we made most of the goods used in Australia right here. It…
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Product Development Process
Product Development As a technical professional, I tend to think of the Product Development Process, also known as New Product Development, as the creation of the product technology through to a working unit that can then be manufactured. And of…
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Australian Technical Events 2014
Australian Technical Events and Conferences My thanks go to Paul Daniels of Circuit Challenges and LC Circuits for preparing this list. International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide Web Directions Respond 2014 4-5 Feb 2014…
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