Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for September 3rd, 2008

High Schoolers Demonstrate Robotics at OTW

Add comment September 3rd, 2008

In case you didn’t see this, a cool demonstration of what some of our local high school students can create.  Nice job everyone!

http://www.rrstar.com/multimedia/x802000724/High-schoolers-demonstrate-robotics-at-On-the-Waterfront

Michelangelo Revisited: The Art of Technology

Add comment September 3rd, 2008

This is an interesting application of technology to art.  I’ve seen this exhibit earlier this year and it was fascinating.  Here is the workshop information….

As two worlds collide, artistic expression is exuded into an ingenious, technical aura.  EIGERlab, the region’s  Technology Commercialization Center , introduces a fascinating exploration of rapid prototyping processes sculpted through desired crafts.  On October 10-12, 2008, art will enter the realms of innovation through a hands-on workshop that will utilize five different rapid prototyping techniques.  Students will be guided through all five methods and acquire the mastery of creation, replication, production, and restoration of their finessed designs.   The workshop is appropriate for the artist or curator, novice or student with an artistic influence and desire.  For more information, visit    http://www.eigerlab.org/news.htm.