Podcasts about 3d cad

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

In this episode, Lefty sits down with three-time European Champion Reno Savoya for a deep and detailed conversation about the brand-new Kyosho MP11 and Kyosho's renewed push in 1/8 off-road racing. Reno shares the real story behind the MP11 project — how the design began, why Kyosho chose a ground-up rebuild, and how modern tools like 3D CAD and 3D printing transformed the development process. He also talks about his long career across Europe, Australia, and the United States, his role inside Kyosho's racing program, and what the MP11 brings to today's high-speed, high-grip tracks. The discussion also covers:

In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, host Adrian is joined by Vera Roldan, head of the design department at Sofeast, to unpack how industrial design links user needs, aesthetics, and manufacturability. Vera outlines the practical workflow: research, mood boards, sketches, 3D CAD, renders, and tight collaboration with engineering and suppliers; plus why bringing design in early prevents costly rework. They cover differences between electronics and home goods, balancing looks with cost, the rise of sustainability, and why startups must not skip prototyping or user testing.   Episode Sections: 00:00:12 — Introducing Vera & the topic 00:01:49 — Why industrial design matters (beyond looks) 00:02:58 — Example: simplifying complexity & “design as insurance” 00:05:02 — Getting started with an ID team: what to share in your brief 00:07:50 — ID is consultative: research, sketches, 3D CAD, renders, handover 00:10:42 — Electronics vs home goods: different constraints 00:12:40 — Pitfalls of bringing design in late (rework, fit issues, cost) 00:16:27 — Designers × engineers × suppliers: prototype feedback loops 00:18:50 — What you should receive at the end of ID (deliverables) 00:20:06 — Why hire a pro ID team vs doing it in-house 00:21:27 — Balancing aesthetics and cost 00:23:23 — Startups: don't skip prototyping/user testing 00:24:41 — Sustainability trends & competitive advantage 00:25:41 — #1 thing for first-time creators: test with real users 00:26:50 — Vera's favourite design stage 00:27:46 — Success story: UX focus transformed the outcome 00:28:56 — Wrapping up   Related content... Get help from Sofeast's design team with your product: Industrial Design Support 3 Product Design Approaches And Their Pros & Cons For Made-In-China Products What Is The Industrial Design Process For New Electro-Mechanical Products? [Podcast] Avoid Sending Immature Product Designs to a Chinese Manufacturer! AI Product Design: How to use AI early during Industrial Design (Examples) 3 Unmissable Product Design Optimizations Design Reviews: An Important Step Before New Product Launches Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 31 of Next on the Tee: I'm joined by Marcy Kamoda, CEO of Proto Concept Golf, one of the fastest-rising equipment brands in the game today. Their clubs have earned multiple spots on the Golf Digest Hot List, and after hearing from Marcy, it's easy to understand why. We dive into Proto Concept's incredible commitment to quality — from their use of 3D CAD technology to the meticulous inspection of every single club head they produce. No sampling here — just precision engineering and tour-level performance in every piece. Marcy walks us through their full product lineup, including their new RR wedge series featuring laser milling for optimized spin, and the C01D driver, specially designed for players who don't swing like the pros but still want to launch it long and straight. Marcy's passion and positivity shine throughout the conversation. Whether you're a gearhead, a weekend warrior, or just curious about what sets great clubs apart from the rest, this is a segment you won't want to miss.

TooTallToby and The Gamification of 3D CAD– Too Tall Toby– ep 157   TooTallToby started a company that specializes in gamifying 3D CAD Modeling. We've built a website that allows users to practice their 3D CAD speedmodeling skills. They are CAD agnostic, which means users can practice with any CAD system. Along with providing practice material, we also provide tips & tricks, and competitions that allow users to test their skills against others.   Number one tip: Use Control S. save constantly   Contact info: www.tootalltoby.com https://www.youtube.com/@TooTallToby 

In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Liv Mitchell, entrepreneur and Founder of Liv Mitchell Jewelry.In this engaging conversation, Liv shares her journey of growing a business from humble beginnings to gaining momentum through word-of-mouth and dedicated client relationships. The discussion explores the pivotal moments when steady progress begins to accelerate and the importance of nurturing genuine connections that lead to organic growth. You'll get a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes hustle that turns a promising venture into a thriving enterprise.The discussion also dives into the power of learning communities and mentorship programs designed specifically for entrepreneurs who want to stay ahead of the curve. Through insightful experiences, Liv highlights how tapping into expert knowledge and peer support can provide critical guidance during times of financial challenges and strategic decision-making. You'll discover the value of continuous learning beyond formal education and the courage it takes to step out of one's comfort zone.The episode leaves aspiring business owners inspired to pursue their goals with bravery and a fresh perspective on what it means to achieve true success.Don't miss another episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast. Leave a review and subscribe todayWhat You Will Learn In This Show:Liv's career transition from a promising job in sports marketing to starting her own jewelry business.The importance of networking and building relationships with clients and industry professionals.The challenges and rewards of building a jewelry business from the ground up.The benefits of joining entrepreneurial organizations and the support they provide to business owners.The potential for exponential growth and the importance of maintaining a high level of service and quality.And much more...Guest Bio:Liv Mitchell is the Founder of Liv Mitchell Jewelry, a concierge fine jewelry brand dedicated to transforming the traditional shopping experience. A Brown University graduate with a dual degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Visual Arts, Liv also holds a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School. After college, she deepened her expertise at the Gemological Institute of America, earning certifications in diamond and colored gemstone grading. As a former student-athlete, Liv brings the same discipline and precision to her craft. Her appointment-only model replaces the pressure and overhead of typical jewelry stores with a personalized, transparent approach. Clients receive one-on-one guidance, custom 3D CAD designs, and carefully sourced stones, resulting in bespoke jewelry that reflects their unique vision and values.Resources:Liv Mitchell JewelryLiv's LinkedInDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of The Edge of Excellence podcast or its affiliates. The content provided is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this podcast and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. Listeners should consult with a professional for specific

The education software space is filled with plenty of choices for helping kids design and create. That's especially true in the CAD space, as programs like Tinkercad appeal to younger kids and Fusion/AutoCAD/OnShape & more are great for older students. SelfCAD is a new software choice that combines the best of block/shape design from Tinkercad and the higher level design of traditional CAD software. SelfCAD doesn't require months of training, nor is it limited to professional engineers and mathematicians. SelfCAD was designed with the goal of simplifying the user interface and the overall 3D design and printing process that is intuitive, easy to use and easy to learn, especially for beginners. SelfCAD believes that 3D CAD software, in addition to being intuitive and easy to use, should still include advanced tools for modeling, sculpting, and preparation for 3D printing, to ensure that the design process is as real-world and authentic as possible and presents no barriers to creativity.SelfCAD is a professional-grade 3D modeling software platform, ideal for both beginners and advanced users, offering a robust set of tools for 3D modeling, sculpting, and rapid prototyping.In terms of education, SelfCAD's mission is to address the skills gap in STEM education, specifically in 3D technology. They aim to empower educators worldwide to create engaging, technology-rich learning environments that prepare students for a future driven by creativity and innovation. SelfCAD even offers curriculum and training, career exploration and technology applications curriculum, and grant writing support for 3D technology grants (for printers, scanners, etc.)Connect with Kara & SelfCAD:Website: selfcad.comYouTube: @selfcadFacebook: @selfcadLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/selfcad/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Send us a textToby Schnaars, widely known as Too Tall Toby, is one of the most recognized names in the 3D CAD world. His journey began in 1996 with CADKEY 7, and over the years, he has grown into a respected thought leader, educator, and digital content creator in the CAD community. With over 10,000 professional SOLIDWORKS tech support cases resolved and more than 200 training classes taught, Toby built his reputation as a trusted guide and troubleshooter during his years at value-added resellers like Prism Engineering and Fisher Unitech.In 2018, Toby took his expertise to Dassault Systèmes, evangelizing the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and leading multiple innovative training and content initiatives, including webinars and livestreams that reached global audiences. He was instrumental in creating programs like the 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Partners Webinar Series and SOLIDWORKS Live Design, which together amassed nearly a million views.But Toby's true passion lies in making CAD learning fun and accessible. In 2022, he launched TooTallToby—a gamification-driven platform focused on tournaments, challenges, and community engagement across all major CAD platforms. His CAD vs CAD tournaments and leaderboard-driven competitions have created a new way to teach and inspire engineers of all experience levels.Whether it's through his YouTube videos, his energetic presentations, or his pioneering approach to CAD education, Toby continues to push the boundaries of how engineers learn and grow. His mission is simple yet profound: make engineering education exciting, inclusive, and fun.LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/company/tootalltoby/about/https://tootalltoby.com/ Aaron Moncur, host

　株式会社ティエスエスリンクは3月10日、情報漏えい対策ソフト「パイレーツバスター AWP Ver.13.0」および、XVLファイル（3D CAD図面）の社外流出を防止する新製品「XVL Player保護オプション」を同日から発売すると発表した。

In this episode, we are joined by Toby Schnaars of Too Tall Toby. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).As the founder of TooTallToby.com, Toby has built a unique learning platform that helps students and professionals sharpen their CAD skills through interactive 2D to 3D challenges, speed modeling competitions, and community-driven learning. The best part? Users can compete in challenges using ANY 3D CAD software – from Fusion360 and Onshape to FreeCAD and SOLIDWORKS!In this episode, we explore the world of 3D CAD and howTooTallToby.com is transforming CAD education through gamification. Toby shares why CAD skills are essential for maximizing your 3D printer's potential, along with his top tips, tricks, and strategies for mastering CAD and optimizing your workflow.

　株式会社ティエスエスリンクは2月3日、情報漏えい対策ソフト「パイレーツバスター AWP Ver.13.0」および、XVLファイル（3D CAD図面）の社外流出を防止する新製品「XVL Player保護オプション」を3月に発売すると発表した。

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Lucía Núñez Núñez, the PLM Project Manager at OHB Information Technology Services GmbH. Lucía studied aeronautical engineering at the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain. Since then, she has held various positions within the Aerospace industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ From configuration management to PLM in the aerospace industry⚉ Transitioning from paper to digital systems⚉ Implementing ARAS as a Flexible PLM Solution⚉ Customization, external support, and  overcoming implementation challenges⚉ The role of digital twins, 3D CAD models, and PLM implementation⚉ Strategies for organizational change and PLM system adoption⚉ Benefits and ROI: Demonstrating PLM's Value to Management⚉ Benefits of PLM vs ERP in an engineering-to-order company⚉ Collaboration with suppliers and addressing space industry limitations⚉ Navigating workforce adaptability in digital transformation⚉ Integrating simulation models into the digital workflow⚉ Bridging model-based systems engineering and PLM⚉ Overcoming resistance and driving user adoption in PLM across projects⚉ The unexpected success of a PLM system implementation in the aerospace industryCONNECT WITH LUCÍA:Linkedin: https://shorturl.at/BXrPpCONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

On the 27th and 28th of November, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence invited MTD magazine to the official opening of its new Experience Centre in Holland. Located at the Brainport Industries Campus in the Northwest of Eindhoven, the two-day event was an opportunity to tour the new campus and participate in insightful presentations that demonstrated how Hexagon is driving innovation and, as a result, developing successful industrial partnerships. Eindhoven is responsible for the Philishave, the automatic gearbox, the cassette tape and the compact disc. To foster this culture of innovation for future generations, the Dutch government funded the Brainport Industries Campus, which broke ground in 2017. At around 100,000sq/m, the innovation centre is virtually fully subscribed, and that is why construction of a 225,000sq/m phase two on the 17-hectare site will commence this year. With dozens of high-tech businesses collaborating at the campus, Hexagon is alongside cutting-edge companies with brands like Siemens and Meta (Facebook), just a few located at the facility. MTD magazine attended and the itinerary for the innovation extravaganza promised an exciting lineup. The event started with a welcome from Jan Klingen, Vice President EMEA North, and Eric Veurink, Brainport Industries Campus Director, and a facility tour. As expected with a Hexagon LIVE event, the breadth and depth of technology and insights were so expansive that delegates could choose the most relevant content for their business. Exemplifying this was one of the first panel discussions on the ‘Future of Mobility in Aerospace and Automotive', hosted by Hexagon Senior Director for Industry Solutions, Johannes Mann, who was joined by speakers Rob van Loon, Additive Manufacturing Manager at KMWE and Thom Grobben, the Vice President of the Technology Hub at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The discussion flowed through the challenges of accelerating innovation and agility in the automotive sector to deliver the next generation of smart, connected vehicles. This conversation then moved on to the aerospace industry's challenges in redefining aircraft architecture and propulsion systems to become more sustainable. Other prominent seminars discussed ‘The challenges in production and collaboration', ‘Extending asset lifecycles and improving productivity with HxGN EAM', ‘Surfing the future now' and ‘Innovation beyond silos: Transforming Manufacturing through connectivity, collaboration, and Cloud/AI'. There was a lot more on show, with panel discussions, presentations, workshops and roundtable debates encompassing every industry sector. Nowhere was this more prominent than in Morgan Maia's presentation, the Partnership Manager at Oracle Red Bull Racing. Hexagon has partnered with the F1 team since its inception. Flying in from the F1 Teams' weekend win in Las Vegas, Morgan discussed how Hexagon supports the team in streamlining performance by ensuring compliance with FIA regulations, precision manufacturing, and ensuring the team ‘gets it right first time'. More than just a soundbite, Mike Hughes, Head of Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering at Oracle Red Bull Racing, qualified the support of Hexagon with a statement: “With Hexagon's help, we've managed to reduce our faults by 50% over the last two years.” Morgan's presentation alluded to how Hexagon is involved throughout the process chain, from 3D CAD modelling and CFD simulations in the virtual wind tunnel to simulation and physical wind tunnel testing. With over one million components handled throughout the season, Oracle Red Bull Racing combines exceptional hardware with efficient software and digital twins to deliver rapid inspection rates. The team has four QA departments encompassing mechanical, external, composites, and race support. They all utilise Hexagon tools, from CAM software to 3D scanners, laser trackers, portable measuring arms and CMMs. The Leica AT960 scanner is a core element of the trackside equipment that improves accuracy and holistic measurement. Its custom orientation enables measurement from different perspectives. For legality checks, Oracle Red Bull Racing uses the AS1 scanner to scan the floor, front, and rear wings to extract key points of the car for performance set-up. With the arrival of Red Bull's first road car, the RB17, and the opening of its 5,000sq/ft powertrain manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, Red Bull's number of components produced is set to expand significantly, as will its relationship with Hexagon. The F1 car continually undergoes design cycles that follow the same structured path. With up to 100 projects in-cycle at any time, around 1,000 design cycles are completed yearly. It starts with developing a 3D CAD model and the subsequent digital twin, which is the foundation block for everything that comes after. With CFD, prototypes and a whole raft of processes before the team gets to a finished car, Morgan said: “When you work on a car in the factory and then take it to the track, if there is an issue in manufacturing – it's too late to do anything about it. We must be sure the car is 100% correct before shipping it. That is why we need Hexagon: to ensure that everything leaving the factory is perfect for when it arrives at the track. We have thousands of parts that need to fit together perfectly. We work to the micron. It's precision you would see in a high-end watch – but not typically in a 5m long vehicle.” A presentation on Hexagon's Nexus suite by Stephen Graham, Executive Vice President and GM of Nexus at Hexagon, followed this. Stephen explained: “Nexus is our cloud-based manufacturing platform. We initially conceived it to solve an internal problem. We have acquired over 150 companies in more than 25 years, which has helped us build this portfolio of technologies throughout the product life-cycle. Our challenge is a large portfolio of technology solutions that were never really intended to work together. We wanted to offer our customers a solution to join the dots and bring the next level of value with the technologies all being under one roof. Nexus was conceived to solve this problem of connectivity. As soon as we took the proposition to our customers, we found they had the same problem. Over decades, they had purchased different technologies to solve different problems.” “Nexus directly solves that problem, and what we have found in the last few months is an ability to connect to different technologies from different vendors - it doesn't just have to be Hexagon products. Since starting development, we have found that businesses are structured very hierarchically, with different disciplines arranged in different silos. The whole thing is very process-driven, and as we try to push the boundaries of manufacturing, this becomes a barrier to succeeding. The need to drive collaboration horizontally across an organisation is coming to the fore as a challenge that needs to be faced.” To demonstrate this, Stephen provided a slide show showing a reverse-engineered workflow using 10 products from Hexagon that facilitate different elements of a product's lifecycle. The demonstration alluded to new cloud-native apps, technologies and solutions connected to products in the portfolio for decades, such as PC-DMIS. Nexus creates an end-to-end solution that connects the dots. Stephen added: “Once these collaborative workflows have been strung together, engineers can work collaboratively. This provides the opportunity to bring automated and AI technologies into the workflow as automated collaborators in the workflow. A great example of this is ProPlanAI, which we just launched. This large NAPA language model provides precise engineering answers for CAM engineers who may be programming CNC machines. It automatically collates data and generates a G-Code to drive machines on the shop floor. This gives engineers superpowers to drive productivity to the next level.” Hexagon claims that ProPlan AI cuts the time to program machine tools by 75%. The new AI technology enables machine shops to achieve operational excellence at scale, powered by Microsoft Azure services built into Hexagon's cloud-based Nexus connectivity platform. Available in Q1 2025, ProPlanAI will ‘learn' from the data created by a company's CAM programmers. This will enable manufacturers to automatically explore existing programming information to predict ideal outcomes tailored to a company's preferences, production capabilities, and needs. ProPlanAI will continuously learn and adapt, ensuring programs are as efficient and productive as possible. ProPlanAI can be trained with a company's institutional knowledge to ensure machines can be quickly and efficiently programmed to their quality standards. Additionally, a Hexagon Copilot provides suggested pathways to advise on best practices without leaving their CAM software. The innovation has been developed in collaboration with Microsoft, and Ygal Levy, the EMEA Manufacturing Managing Director at Microsoft, discussed the company's strategic partnership with Hexagon in greater detail during an afternoon presentation on the ‘Transformation of manufacturing through Connectivity, Collaboration and Cloud/AI'. Clare Barclay, President of Enterprise and Industry at Microsoft EMEA, said: “Microsoft's collaboration with Hexagon is driven by a shared belief that we can transform manufacturing productivity. It's rewarding for us to see how the AI capabilities provided by Azure are empowering CNC programmers with productivity-boosting automation while helping new users upskill faster. This is exactly the sort of transformation AI can bring to the industry, and we are excited to see Hexagon apply its manufacturing expertise to transform workplace productivity.” Verifying the Solution Just over a year ago, MTD magazine visited RODIN Machining. A few miles north of Amsterdam, the start-up company set out to develop an autonomous factory. Incorporating FASTEMS automation, robot-loaded Mazak machines, and integrated innovations that made the mind boggle, RODIN has been a beta-test customer, putting ProPlanAI through its paces before market introduction. Paul Mooij, Director of Digital at RODIN Machining, said: “Machine tool programming is complicated to automate and requires experience. ProPlanAI is exciting because we can leverage our human capital for greater machine utilisation. Our team can program machines in a fraction of the time by applying their valued skills in supervising ProPlanAI suggestions and finalising the programme specifics.”  Paul added: “We have built an autonomous factory but are limited by the engineering input we can put into it. This boils down to a race for talent, and we all know it isn't easy to get good people. We have been working with Hexagon on the development of ProPlanAI, looking at how can we fill it with our data and train it with our models, our machines, tools and our way of working - providing a suggestion of how the model thinks our way of working should be. We can then position our engineer to supervise and undertake ‘prompt engineering'. ProPlanAI is very powerful and provides the right context for the features, model, machines, and tooling available. Using the given context, it then decides, ‘I think you should use these processes for this machining operation''.” “This has become powerful, and we are progressing rapidly to make big savings. We are leveraging our human capital to achieve more by using AI to provide suggestions. Then, our engineers decide whether to accept the suggestion and proceed or refine the process. For example, we may have a 2D PDF drawing that needs to meet specific tolerances, and ProPlanAI may not know this – and this is the experience we can add to the system. It's been a fantastic collaboration, and the system continually evolves.” Discussing the current situation, Paul told MTD magazine: “Our engineers will consider how they approach a job and create the CAM file in Esprit. We then feed our models to our developers. Over the last 18 months, we have been feeding the data to ProPlan AI, which uses our approach, machining strategies, cutting tools, machines, characteristics and experience. ProPlan AI creates suggestions for the next job and pre-populates our program, so our engineers are validating and refining the suggestions to meet our specifications. It amplifies the output of our staff.” “For example, if we have an aluminium job that needs a threaded hole with a chamfer, we would have a unique way of doing that with our machines and tools in our CAM files. Based on those patterns, the model learns our strategies and recognises the parameters for a threaded hole in aluminium, the feeds, speeds and so on.” Looking at benefits during testing, Paul adds: “It is amplifying our output and boosting our efficiency. At present, the savings are impressive. We continuously add data to our ProPlanAI suite, so the savings will cascade into ever greater efficiencies as we progress.”

In this Bell Work Talk, bitemark analysis in sexual assault and child abuse cases will be discussed. The standards and protocols involved will be covered. James Frizzell attended McGill University in 2019 for a degree in dental forensics. The Quebec Provincial police (Surete du Quebec) also trained in forensic photography. Received education also from Detroit Morgue (Wayne Co. Medical Examiner Center) and from University of Tennessee Body Farm (Research Center on Human Decomposition) Resources: 1. ABFO Standards and Guidelines (American Board of Forensic Odontology (they set the standards and protocols) https://abfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ABFO-DRM-Section-4-Standards-Guidelines-Sept-2017-New-page-numbers.pdf 2. ASFO (American Society of Forensic Odontology) https://asfo.org/contact/ Any of these two aforementioned resources (organizations) may be contacted for help with a bite mark case, if you are seeking a local forensic dentist in your geographic location. 3. Bite mark documentation and analysis: the forensic 3D/CAD supported photogrammetry approach (Forensic Science International Volume 135, Issue 2, 12 August 2003, Pages 115-121) https://www.google.com/imgres?q=human%20bitemark%20patterned%20flow%20chart&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fars.els-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fimage%2F1-s2.0-S0379073803002056-gr4.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencedirect.com%2Fscience%2Farticle%2Fpii%2FS0379073803002056&docid=456ysnzZNmganM&tbnid=YSnugvqwwzW3LM&vet=12ahUKEwjJ5ZGfyo2IAxUFhIkEHVMeA7EQM3oECD8QAA..i&w=447&h=356&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwjJ5ZGfyo2IAxUFhIkEHVMeA7EQM3oECD8QAA Bell Work Talks Listener Survey: We'd really like to learn more about what you think of the podcast, and what you'd like to hear in future episodes. https://forms.gle/dos4a11PEmCgth7Z8

Discussion based on ZUANT 3D website by Google NotebookLM AI --- ZUANT 3D is a service that enhances Matterport 3D virtual tours by adding interactive features like a live receptionist, content billboards, and 3D CAD models. The service allows businesses to engage with customers 24/7, shorten the sales process, and reach a wider audience. ZUANT 3D website highlights the potential for increased visitor traffic, quality leads, and faster conversions, with testimonials from customers who have successfully used the service. --- Zuant 3D FAQs 1. What is Zuant 3D? Zuant 3D is a platform designed to enhance and expand the sales process using Matterport 3D virtual tours. It combines interactive features like live chat, guided navigation, and content integration to create a more engaging and informative customer experience. 2. How does Zuant 3D enhance Matterport 3D spaces? Zuant 3D takes Matterport 3D virtual tours to the next level by incorporating features such as: Live Receptionist: Engage with visitors in real-time via chat or video calls. Radar: Identify and focus on your most promising leads within the virtual space. Guided Navigation: Lead customers through curated journeys to highlight key areas and features. Content Billboards: Enhance the tour with specifications, downloadable content, and links. 3D CAD Models: Provide detailed views of product interiors, surpassing real-life limitations. 3. What are the key benefits of using Zuant 3D? Zuant 3D offers several benefits, including: Wider Audience Reach: Showcase your products or spaces to a global audience 24/7. Enhanced Customer Engagement: Provide an interactive and informative experience that keeps visitors engaged. Shortened Sales Cycle: Accelerate conversions by providing readily accessible information and immediate interaction. Increased ROI: Extend the value of your Matterport investment by using it for continuous lead generation and engagement. 4. What industries can benefit from Zuant 3D? Zuant 3D is highly adaptable and can benefit various industries, such as: Construction: Showcase properties and building projects to potential buyers. Events & Trade Shows: Extend the reach and impact of events beyond their physical limitations. Manufacturing: Provide detailed product demonstrations and virtual factory tours. Real Estate: Offer immersive virtual property tours for potential buyers and renters. Retail: Create interactive online showrooms and enhance the online shopping experience. Travel & Hospitality: Showcase hotels, resorts, and venues to potential guests and event planners. 5. Is Zuant 3D only for existing Matterport users? While Zuant 3D is designed to work seamlessly with Matterport 3D spaces, you don't need to be an existing Matterport user to benefit from it. Zuant 3D offers integration and support for getting started with Matterport as well. 6. Can Zuant 3D help me generate more leads? Yes, Zuant 3D is specifically designed to enhance lead generation through features like live chat, lead tracking, and targeted content delivery. This interactive experience allows you to engage visitors, capture their information, and nurture them through the sales funnel more effectively. 7. Are there any testimonials or case studies available? The Zuant 3D website features testimonials from satisfied customers across various industries, highlighting the platform's effectiveness in increasing visitor engagement, generating leads, and shortening sales cycles. These testimonials provide real-world examples of Zuant 3D's impact across different business applications. 8. How can I learn more or get started with Zuant 3D? You can learn more and get started with Zuant 3D by visiting their website, where you can: Book a Demo: Schedule a personalized demonstration to see Zuant 3D in action. Sign Up for Free: Explore the platform with a free account. Contact Sales: Reach out to their sales team for inquiries and pricing details.

In this episode of Shaping Pottery, Ana Leal shares her journey to becoming a successful potter, starting from accidental encounters with clay to becoming a featured artist in prominent galleries. Her advice for aspiring potters includes pursuing what you are passionate about, the importance of self-promotion, engaging with potential galleries, and continuously learning through videos, workshops, and conferences. Ana also discusses the various techniques she uses in her work, combining functionality with sculptural elements, and shares insights on how her past career in 3D CAD design has contributed to her artistic growth. Finally, she offers invaluable tips for potters seeking to discover their unique voice and gain visibility for their work. You can learn more about Ana by checking out her instagram https://www.instagram.com/analealpottery/Want a fast track to finding your own Artistic Identity with your pottery come join the clay games community click here to join https://shapingyourpottery.ck.page/products/the-clay-games-community00:00 Introduction and Key to Pottery Success 01:00 Ana's Journey into Pottery 05:04 Showcasing Work in Galleries 12:15 Exploring Pottery Techniques 23:33 Becoming a Full-Time Potter 30:23 Finding Your Unique Voice 38:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we're joined by 3DSPARK CEO Ruben Meuth to discuss the company's manufacturing software offering. 3DSPARK's software has been designed to optimise the manufacturing, purchasing and sales processes by analysing 3D CAD and 2D data. Throughout our discussion, Meuth explains the motivation behind the company, the capabilities of the 3DSPARK platform, and how the likes of Alstom and Deutsche Bahn have applied the software. He also details how 3DSPARK fits into manufacturing workflows and what comes next for the company.

The commitment to environmental sustainability is rippling through the manufacturing world, from lifecycle management initiatives, to promises on behalf of executives to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. But it takes smart tools to give manufacturers the kind of data they need to evaluate real trade-offs between cost, carbon and design functionality. That's why PTC and aPriori have partnered together to deliver sustainability insights directly to design engineers, cost engineers, and sourcing professionals right within the software they're already using every day, such as PTC Creo and other 3D CAD products. Catherine Knicker guides PTC Strategy as the Chief Officer of Strategy and Marketing. We spoke at aPriori's recent Manufacturing Insights Conference, where Catherine Knicker explained how PTC helps industrial and manufacturing companies incorporate sustainability throughout their entire product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to service and end of life. We spoke about the skills and data that front-end designers need to really make a measurable impact on environmental goals. And she talked about how successful companies are empowering their decision-makers with the data and the tools they need to make the best real-time decisions for their business and for the planet.

Join us in Ep. 04 where we learn all about Design Engine, a company that provides numerous effective trainings to engineers in the professional world. Design Engine has helped thousands of 3D CAD professionals excel within their careers and has elevated the skill and capabilities of various Fortune 500 companies with their training programs and product design solutions. Learn more about Design Engine ⁠here⁠. For more STEM content, check out the following links: STEM Unfiltered Instagram Engineer Lexi Instagram

Young entrepreneurs will be the future of space commerce, just as they are in most industries.On this edition of the Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Madison Feehan, who is leading multiple space commerce efforts … one that is involved in looking at ways to build on the Moon, and the other working on advanced space robotics and STEM education. "In Junior High School I created a 3D CAD model prototype for a Mars habitat that was created using 3D printers. That didn't actually take off." Madison Feehan At just 20 years old, Madison is the COO of Space Copy, and the co-founder and CFO of Moon Trades. Space Copy is the first multi-purpose interplanetary manufacturing device that combines lunar regolith sampling, spectral data analysis, and 3D printing into one mechanism. Space Copy works to reduce the costs of frequent payload service missions, and well as reduce the amount of pollution and debris emitted by continuous resupply missions sent to the lunar surface to sustain long-term human presence by providing an in-situ resource utilization technology to be used directly on the Moon and Mars to create supplies needed to sustain human life. "In Junior High School I created a 3D CAD model prototype for a Mars habitat that was created using 3D printers. I actually submitted it to NASA to see if anyone was intersted in developing the theory into an actual technology. That didn't actually take off," Madison said. "And when I was 16 I was approached by the same NASA office that I had previously sent that project off to, and they offered me a contract position to review some innovations for science instruments that were being developed for terrestrial and Lunar use." Moon Trades is a global consortium designing lunar robotics for mining and AI space education for STEM enthusiasts. In her "spare" time, Madison advises young people considering STEM and space careers. Madison is a graduate of Harvard Business School ('22) - Entrepreneurship Essentials (2021), Negotiation Mastery (2022), Disruptive Strategy (2022); Comprehensive Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online, class of 2022. The Ex Terra Podcast has been named one of the Internet's top 15 Space Business Podcasts by Feedspot. We hope you'll subscribe to stay up to date on Space Commerce through our interviews with leaders in the industry. On a programming note, this is our final podcast to 2023. We'll return in January. We wish you all an outstanding holiday season.

“Manufacturing is critical to our national security, our health and our ability to explore new worlds and advance the human condition... VulcanForms exists to move manufacturing forward and be a small piece, hopefully a very important piece, of that future.” VulcanForms is an MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, founded in 2015. It's named after Vulcan, the roman god of fire and metalworking. Why? Because the company has developed an innovative new way of manufacturing intricate metal parts on an industrial scale. They use metal additive manufacturing, a form of 3D printing to print engineered metal components that require precise designs and complex structures. This means they can have a production line that can at one time be making components for medical devices, then switch to making consumer electronics, and another week be making products for aviation, space exploration or the defence industry. What's more this production line is quieter, cleaner and greener than ever more! Manufacturing  components this way instead of the traditional method of forging them cuts down on costs and removes the need for a supply chain. In this episode, Co-Founder John Hart takes us around VulcanOne, VulcanForm's Foundry in Massachusetts, to find out more. We also hear from Brian Thompson at PTC, who tells us about how the 3D CAD software Creo helps the team at VulcanForms collaborate on their designs to perfect this alternative manufacturing process.VulcanForms is supported by PTC Partner PDS Vision, find out more about here Find out more about Creo hereYour host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.Third Angle is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Clarissa Maycock. Location recording by Curt Nickisch. And music by Rowan Bishop.

Our focus today is on manufacturers getting back to basics when it comes to marketing and data management.  Often the sexy topics like AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing and 3D CAD get the attention, but so many manufacturers and dealers are making missteps with brand, marketing, dealer channel relations and websites.  Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/michael-bird-manufacturing                   *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit. https://bradydentalcare.com/hello

Model-Based Definition or MBD can fundamentally transform how we visualize and understand design intent, by adding new dimensions to 2D drawings and pushing the boundaries of 3D CAD models. Learn how to get your organization to realize the benefits of MBD to bring GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), tolerance analysis, annotations, and even the PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) into the 3D CAD space.

Brian Thompson is the head of CREO CAD software at PTC.  He spent the first 16 years of his career doing CAD design engineering for hundreds of products, many of which are still in production today, then the last 14 years building CAD software solutions to allow designers to make better hardware products.  Today Brian is going to share some valuable knowledge for inventors, startups, and small manufacturers on what the leading trends are right now for design for manufacturing so that products can be designed, engineered, prototyped, and manufactured faster, more efficiently, and at better quality. Today you will hear us talk about: Customers are re-engaging in using new technologies in design. Simulation integrated into design tools. Additive manufacturing. The markets are more competitive than ever Hardware products can't afford to have manufacturing issues, to have quality issues, to take long to get to market, etc. Design for manufacturing in additive tools in CREO. Significant increase in model-based product development. Design is an iterative process The standard definition of model-based. Simulation, NC toolpaths, tool design, manufacturing fixture assembly, marketing. brochure development, etc. Pushing manufacturers to utilize the 3D CAD data. Brian Thompson Links: LinkedIn | CREO | PTC | Onshape The Product Startup Podcast Links: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube Mako Design Links: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter Kevin Mako Links: Instagram | LinkedIn | Quora | Facebook | Twitter Partner: PTC's best-in-class software solutions Onshape: The only cloud-native product development platform that delivers full-featured computer-aided design (CAD), integrated product data management (PDM) and enterprise analytics in a single system, and Creo: 3D CAD solution that provides designers with the most innovative tools to build better products faster, such as generative design, additive manufacturing, real-time simulation, IIoT, and augmented reality. Producer: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does using product development software give you an adrenaline rush? If so, you may want to start competing in Too Tall Toby's monthly speedmodeling challenges on YouTube. Welcoming users of any CAD system, Toby Schnaars challenges competitors to create the same 3D models as fast as they can without sacrificing accuracy – as he comments on their techniques for a live audience. The winners face off at his annual “World Championship of 3D CAD.” In this episode, Jon explores how the skills developed and lessons learned from speed modeling are applicable to the everyday professional world. Toby, meanwhile, explains why he sees CAD competitions as more like “wizards' battles” than sports, and he also muses how much luck is a factor in who becomes champion.

Invent with me is the first place to go when you need motivation to fire up your best self and create your invention!Have questions? Send us an email @ inventpodcast@gmail.comHere are todays show notes;Show Notes: Episode 3 - Prototyping for InventorsIntroduction:Welcome to the Invent with Me podcast, where Grant and Marcus share valuable tips, insights, and success stories for inventors and product creators.Grant is the inventor of TorkStrap, a revolutionary spring-loaded cargo strap, and Marcus invented Quick Tie-Down Anchors, a snazzy anchoring device for docks decks and trailers.In this episode, they discuss the importance of prototyping for inventors.Main Episode:Prototyping is essential to convey your idea to your audience in a tangible way, especially in the current visual age.A prototype allows you to see whether your idea works, the right size, shape, color, and whether people like it.In the olden days, doodle drawings and the written word were sufficient, but now, without a video or prototype, an idea may not exist.There are two ways to approach prototyping: pay for everything or chop shop it yourself.Doing it yourself is legitimate and cost-effective, although paying for it upfront is also an option.Prototyping is a critical step in the invention process to ensure your idea becomes a reality.In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of having a 3D CAD drawing created by a designer or engineer as the first step towards prototyping. They mention that there are different routes to take for prototyping, such as paying for a professional service or doing it yourself. While paying for a professional service is legitimate, the hosts agree that doing it yourself is a preferred method as it saves money and allows for greater control over the process.They caution that in the world of inventing, it is easy to spend a lot of money quickly, and many service providers may not guarantee results. As such, young inventors need to be savvy with their funds. The hosts also clarify that by "young inventors," they mean novice inventors, rather than age.To illustrate the point of starting with what you have, one of the hosts shares their experience of creating their first prototype using a washer and a piece of string that cost them about $3. They emphasize the importance of testing ideas through prototyping and explain how the process helped them refine their initial concept.Thanks for listening to the Invent with Me podcast, where Grant and Marcus help turn innovative ideas into reality.Join us next week for more insights and success stories for aspiring inventors and product creators.- Each week we guide aspiring inventors and product creators to turn their innovative ideas into reality. Learn valuable tips, insights, and success stories from a couple guys roughing it in the field of inventing. Do we give them the insider info today? Give it all up?- Don't get discouraged if your first idea kind of sucks. Make your prototype out of somebody else's finished product. Once you buy something, it's yours. Do with it what you will.- When he first started TorkStrap, he was so hot and heavy. He thought some firm was going to take him on and help him design his buckle in a serious professional capacity. But instead, he walked out with his tail between his legs.- You do need a good CAD drawing. If you're not capable of that, there's online resources. Then you have an actual, really good, usable prototype to start testing. It can be translated by pretty much any manufacturer.- All right, well, I think that pretty much wraps up today's episode. I want to thank everybody once again for joining us on the podcast. Follow us, like us, subscribe to us. We'll see you on the next one.

This week the I am reading from Yvonne Kason's book 'Soul Lessons from the Light: How Spiritually Transformative Experiences Changed My Life' and 'Beyond The Extraterrestrial Firewall: An Experiencer's Point of View' by Steve Boucher.Dr. Yvonne Kason is one of a rare breed, a medical doctor who had multiple Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs), including 5 Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). In Soul Lessons from the Light, Dr. Kason intimately shares her fascinating and inspiring stories and lessons learned in her own spiritual awakening journey. From a Kundalini Awakening in medical school, to a plane-crash NDE as a young doctor, to a mystical experience that propelled her to come out of the closet and specialize her medical practice in STEs, to powerful mystical experiences in Israel that changed her life. Dr. Kason also shares the moving story of her miraculous brain-healing, and the 2019 STE that inspired her to found Spiritual Awakenings International®. She introduces the beautiful “Purifying the Heart” model, to understand the stages that spiritual seekers move through. Soul Lessons from the Light is an inspirational must-read for spiritual seekers everywhere.BioDr. Yvonne Kason MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP, is the President and Co-Founder (2020) of Spiritual Awakenings International and has had 5 Near-Death Experiences: 2 in her childhood, 3 in her adult life, as well as multiple Spiritually Transformative Experiences. She is the Past-President of IANDS (2019-2020). Dr. Kason is the person who first coined the phrase “Spiritually Transformative Experiences,” “STEs”, in 1994.Dr. Kason is a retired family physician and transpersonal MD-psychotherapist, previously on faculty at the University of Toronto. An internationally recognized expert on NDEs and other STE's, she and has 40 years of experience counseling STE Experiencers. She co-founded the Kundalini Research Network in 1990, and the Spirituality in Health-Care Network in 2000.Dr. Kason has five published books, her most recent, Touched by the Light: Exploring Spiritually Transformative Experiences (2019). She has made hundreds of professional presentations, podcasts, media interviews, and is a frequent keynote speaker. She was a recent guest on The Dr. Oz Show and on Coast to Coast. Dr. Yvonne Kason lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys “snowbirding” in Encinitas, CA.https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Lessons-Light-Spiritually-Transformative-ebook/dp/B0BQR162BG/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674207419&sr=8-2https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org/Steve BoucherIn the wee hours of the morning during the winter of 1971, Steve Boucher and his band, ‘Harmony Grove' were heading home after performing at a house party in Vineland, Ontario. The van they were traveling in encountered an obstacle in the form of a large, brightly lit, saucer-shaped object resting on the road ahead of them. As they stared in wonder, they had no idea that it wouldn't be long before they would meet the occupants... Recently, after 33 years of silence, Steve Boucher finally decided to go public in 2016. He now reveals his amazing story of multiple encounters with what he believes to be extraterrestrial beings commonly referred to as the ‘Greys'. He describes the thorough investigation of his case by renowned UFO Researcher Budd Hopkins, then subsequently by the Canadian UFO Research Network (CUFORN). He shares the transcripts of several regressive hypnosis sessions he underwent during the investigation of his case and describes his struggle to integrate the recovered memories of the experiences into his perception of reality and how it forever changed his life.He explains how the experiences altered his spiritual beliefs and led him on an explorative journey into religion, Gnosticism, reincarnation, interdimensional portals, quantum mechanics, the simulated holographic universe hypothesis, multidimensional realities, mysticism, spirituality and eventually consciousness itself.BioSteve Boucher was born and raised in St.Catharines, Ontario. In the early portion of his life he lived in St.Catharines and also Owen Sound, Ontario. He has also lived in Nanaimo, BC and Gibsons Landing, BC where he spent a lot of time fishing. Steve learned to play the tenor recorder and then the flute and clarinet while living in British Columbia. Today, Steve is a seasoned musician, singer, song writer and multi-instrumentalist having performed with numerous folk, jazz and rock bands over the years. He is also a fine artist having exhibited his pen and ink stipplings, paintings and coloured pencil drawings at local art shows and galleries around the Niagara Peninsula. His work has been sold to customers all over the world. In addition to these talents, he makes his living primarily from his work as a 3D CAD draftsman, having designed architectural buildings, skylights, kitchens and bathrooms for various companies and private customers throughout North America.He holds two Canadian Patents for inventions in the automobile industry and the wine making industry. Having been married twice, Steve now lives by himself and enjoys spending his time writing and doing artwork and is often called in as a studio musician to add woodwind tracks to other musicians' CDs. Steve has shared the stage with musicians such as Ron Sexsmith, Neil Peart, Valdy and others. Steve has several interviews available on YouTube describing his unique extraterrestrial experiences, one of which has over 2.2 million views. He is deeply interested in unity consciousness, quantum mechanics, spirituality, UFOs and the evolution and ascension of humanity. https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-EXTRATERRESTRIAL-FIREWALL-EXPERIENCERS-POINT-ebook/dp/B08H1BWDD1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677236293&sr=8-1https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast

"Hello. Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Rasean Hyligar. I am a Biomedical Engineer who graduated from UIC in May 2021. My specialty is in 3D CAD modeling and MATLAB programming. I am proud of my ability to persevere. No. Matter. What. Period! To me, there is no greater joy than seeing a project through to its completion. No matter how long it takes or how little experience I have, I learn and adapt quickly to every scenario and give my absolute best in everything I do! If you are curious about any projects or publications I have done, See my engineering projects page for more detailed information about my projects… Or you can view my publications here. Also, feel free to contact me. I would love to chat with you. Also, I am on social media so you can follow me there since all the cool kids are doing it!" Twitter Instagram LinkedIn https://www.motivategrindsucceed.com/about/ The Motivate Grind Succeed Podcast has the goal of improving the 4 foundational cornerstones of your life: Faith, Fellowship, Finances, and Fitness, through practical tips and takeaways in every episode.

"Hello. Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Rasean Hyligar. I am a Biomedical Engineer who graduated from UIC in May 2021. My specialty is in 3D CAD modeling and MATLAB programming. I am proud of my ability to persevere. No. Matter. What. Period! To me, there is no greater joy than seeing a project through to its completion. No matter how long it takes or how little experience I have, I learn and adapt quickly to every scenario and give my absolute best in everything I do! If you are curious about any projects or publications I have done, See my engineering projects page for more detailed information about my projects… Or you can view my publications here. Also, feel free to contact me. I would love to chat with you. Also, I am on social media so you can follow me there since all the cool kids are doing it!" Twitter Instagram LinkedIn https://www.motivategrindsucceed.com/about/ The Motivate Grind Succeed Podcast has the goal of improving the 4 foundational cornerstones of your life: Faith, Fellowship, Finances, and Fitness, through practical tips and takeaways in every episode.

This week we are talking to Steve Boucher about his book 'BEYOND THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL FIREWALL: AN EXPERIENCER'S POINT OF VIEW'.In the wee hours of the morning during the winter of 1971, Steve Boucher and his band, ‘Harmony Grove' were heading home after performing at a house party in Vineland, Ontario. The van they were traveling in encountered an obstacle in the form of a large, brightly lit, saucer-shaped object resting on the road ahead of them. As they stared in wonder, they had no idea that it wouldn't be long before they would meet the occupants... Recently, after 33 years of silence, Steve Boucher finally decided to go public in 2016. He now reveals his amazing story of multiple encounters with what he believes to be extraterrestrial beings commonly referred to as the ‘Greys'. He describes the thorough investigation of his case by renowned UFO Researcher Budd Hopkins, then subsequently by the Canadian UFO Research Network (CUFORN). He shares the transcripts of several regressive hypnosis sessions he underwent during the investigation of his case and describes his struggle to integrate the recovered memories of the experiences into his perception of reality and how it forever changed his life.He explains how the experiences altered his spiritual beliefs and led him on an explorative journey into religion, Gnosticism, reincarnation, interdimensional portals, quantum mechanics, the simulated holographic universe hypothesis, multidimensional realities, mysticism, spirituality and eventually consciousness itself.BioSteve Boucher was born and raised in St.Catharines, Ontario. In the early portion of his life he lived in St.Catharines and also Owen Sound, Ontario. He has also lived in Nanaimo, BC and Gibsons Landing, BC where he spent a lot of time fishing. Steve learned to play the tenor recorder and then the flute and clarinet while living in British Columbia. Today, Steve is a seasoned musician, singer, song writer and multi-instrumentalist having performed with numerous folk, jazz and rock bands over the years. He is also a fine artist having exhibited his pen and ink stipplings, paintings and coloured pencil drawings at local art shows and galleries around the Niagara Peninsula. His work has been sold to customers all over the world. In addition to these talents, he makes his living primarily from his work as a 3D CAD draftsman, having designed architectural buildings, skylights, kitchens and bathrooms for various companies and private customers throughout North America.He holds two Canadian Patents for inventions in the automobile industry and the wine making industry. Having been married twice, Steve now lives by himself and enjoys spending his time writing and doing artwork and is often called in as a studio musician to add woodwind tracks to other musicians' CDs. Steve has shared the stage with musicians such as Ron Sexsmith, Neil Peart, Valdy and others. Steve has several interviews available on YouTube describing his unique extraterrestrial experiences, one of which has over 2.2 million views. He is deeply interested in unity consciousness, quantum mechanics, spirituality, UFOs and the evolution and ascension of humanity.https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-EXTRATERRESTRIAL-FIREWALL-EXPERIENCERS-POINT-ebook/dp/B08H1BWDD1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677236293&sr=8-1https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast

What you'll learn in this episode:   What it means to be a personal jeweler, and how Jessica helps repurpose people's unworn jewelry How Jessica came up with the idea for her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault What pieces Jessica would include in her fantasy jewel vault Why wearing jewelry connects us to our humanity Why Jessica is creating a gender-fluid jewelry brand   About Jessica Collins   Jessica Cadzow-Collins fell in love with jewelry and gems aged 18, whilst working as an intern at Sotheby's, and trained as a professional gemmologist. For over 30 years since then, she's held senior roles in fine jewelry at luxury retailers such as Harrods, Garrard and Asprey where she helped all kinds of amazing clients with their precious pieces, from tiaras to engagement rings, all over the world.     Jessica is now a personal jeweler. She started a business, Jessica May Jewels, to help people find their dream designs and remodel their unworn pieces. Using her high-jewelry know-how, she creates bespoke pieces that don't compromise on luxury, quality, service, value or ethics.    Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com   Additional Resources: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Website Jessica's article on the Koh-i-Noor 'Curse or Blessing'   Transcript:   When Jessica Cadzow-Collins isn't designing jewelry, repurposing her clients' old jewelry, or developing her own line of jewelry, she's talking to people about jewelry on her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault. A lifelong jewelry lover, Jessica joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about what it means to be a personal jeweler; what she would include in her fantasy jewel vault; and why wearing jewelry is distinctly human. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. Today, my guest is Jessica Cadzow-Collins speaking to us from London. She is the founder and designer of Jessica May Jewels. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Inside the Jewel Vault. Welcome back.    If you're at a party, how do you describe what you do? If somebody says, “What do you do,” what do you say?   Jessica: At the moment, I say I'm a personal jeweler and I can make your jewelry wearable or make it new or make the jewels of your dreams. That's what I say if I'm asked what I do. [REPEAT OF ENDING OF PART ONE]   Sharon: What's kept your attention about jewelry for decades? What's kept your attention?    Jessica: It's the connections. It's the story. It's everything that ripples below a piece of jewelry. It could be a treasured gift that reminds you of the people that gave it to you. It could remind you that you're loved, that somebody loves you for it. For instance, I wear my signet ring my father gave me. Actually, it's not a proper signet ring. You can see it's just a pinky ring, but that was me being different when I was 18. Every time I put that on in the morning, I think of my father and my connection with him. It could be a piece you bought yourself to celebrate an achievement or a promotion, something that celebrates a brighter goal or future you're dreaming of.    There are all of these things connected with a piece of jewelry, and when I'm involved in creating that piece or selling that piece or finding that piece for somebody, I feel a little part of that story as well. That's what I love. The other thing that is so special about jewelry is it's not like a piece of fashion or an accessory. These are pieces that endure, that will travel with you all your life. Then one day it will travel along with somebody else, which I think is so special.   Sharon: It is special, especially when you look at an estate piece or an antique piece that's been owned by several people. You want to know the story behind it.   Jessica: Oh, absolutely. I love those stories. Sometimes I've recreated them into a piece. For instance, for one lady, I had three diamond rings that had been worn by her grandmother, her mother and herself in her previous marriage. She wanted to combine all of these symbols of strength, these symbols of strong women in her life, and turn them into a ring for her right hand. It was a power ring.    That was a wonderful thing to do. Each gem was a different style of cut. Her grandmother's ring was an old mine cut, a rather brilliant cut. Then she had an oval cut in her own engagement ring, so they're all totally different. I created a rough mount around the ring for her, which was really unusual and really suited her. She was from this strong line of Caribbean women. She was a wonderful client to work with. All my clients are wonderful because they have their own stories and their own futures as well. I love my job, as you can tell.   Sharon: I can tell. Do you ever feel stymied, like, “What am I going to do with this?”    Jessica: Yes, sometimes I do. What I tend to do is say, “Look, I need a week or so and I'll get back to you.” When you've got a little problem, and you let it sit there and play around in your mind, quite often—I don't know about you, Sharon, but I find just before I go to sleep is the time when my brain sends me all the pictures of things I should be designing or need to design. That's my good time. Quite often I will see the piece in my mind's eye. Then I just need to sketch it and work on it with the CAD artist I use and we're off.   Sharon: Have you ever presented something and people said, “That's not really what we had in mind”? Or do people not know what they have in mind?    Jessica: Yeah, people are different, aren't they? Some people are really good at taking a sketch off the page and seeing it and playing with it in their mind's eye and turning it into 3D. Other people, you have to do a full-on set of renders of different pieces, which is brilliant because 3D technology is so good now. I can send them a 3D CAD so they can touch the screen on their phone.    In fact, I've done that for an engaged couple. He wanted to propose to his girlfriend, and we didn't have time to go around and find the right diamond and sketch out the right mount and everything. So, we adapted a CAD sketch I already had and tweaked it to make it into something he thought she would want. He proposed with it on his phone. That was the best; I loved that. It was a digital proposal, and she said yes. He didn't need to change it that much. That was certainly a wonderful way of doing things. You see, anything is possible.   Sharon: It is possible. I like that term, digital proposal. I bet that's a term you can coin and do something with. I've never heard it before. Can you imagine life without jewelry?   Jessica: No, Sharon, I can't. I'm sure you know this, Sharon, but humans are the only beings on the planet that have draped themselves in things they find attractive. If you go back all the way to early man's beginnings, 90,000 years ago in the Blombos Caves in South Africa, you find pieces of jewelry that are made from shells from the coast a few miles away from where the cave system was. It's a deeply human need, I think, to carry something that gives you good luck, like an amulet, or makes you special. It could just be because these people find something lovely on a beach and think it's beautiful, and they want to carry it with them. It's such a human thing. I personally can't imagine a life without some sort of jewelry.   Sharon: Do you think people want jewelry, or do they come to you because they want something valuable or sentimental? What do you see on your podcast?   Jessica: The most valuable vault from the podcast was by Josie Goodbody. She had the Red Moussaieff Diamond in there, which is probably one of the most expensive gems on the planet. Arguably, there are some in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington that could be also. I've also been lucky enough to go around the treasury in the Kremlin. That's closed to westerners now, obviously. That was a staggering display of gems. There are some stupendous pieces in people's choices. That's the fun of it; it's a game. The podcast is a game. Select six pieces you would put into a fantasy jewel vault. I wonder, Sharon, what you would put in.   Sharon: I don't know. That's an interesting question. I would throw the question back at you. You ask everybody in the world what's inside their jewel vault.    Jessica: I haven't asked you, but there you go. I have now asked you, so maybe you can tell me what you want. I definitely like the Moussaieff Red as well. Alisa Moussaieff was my boss for a short while, and she's an amazing connoisseur of gems and the very best of the best you can find. Goodness knows what she's got in her own personal safe, her private safe. I love color. I love diamonds, so when you put the two together in a spectacular large stone like the five carats the Moussaieff Red is, that would be something else. I've never seen it in the flesh, but I'd love to.   I think the other piece I would want is the Koh-i-Noor, the diamond that's in the Queen Consort's crown. We're going to see a lot of that in May during the coronation here in Britain. The Koh-i-Noor has a fantastically tangled, bloody history. It really is the gem of kings. I would love to have it, but not the way it was cut by Prince Albert in 1852. I'd want it cut in the traditional Indian rose style so it would look like a mountain. So, there's those two.   There was a sea green diamond I bought early on in the 90s, before colored diamonds were a big thing. It was very inexpensive at the time. It was probably around 10,000£ or so, and I knew I could sell it for a better price in New York. I flew with it over the Atlantic to New York to sell it there. It was so valuable we had to insure it. Our insurers wouldn't let me travel without an armed bodyguard when I got to New York. Remember, New York was quite a scary place in the 90s, especially if you were young and female and carrying a large amount of goods. My insurance company insisted on having an armed bodyguard, so I asked my friends in the trade how to find an armed bodyguard when I went to New York with this diamond. They said, “Phone the NYPD. There's always an off-duty detective who can act as an armed bodyguard.” I did that, and when I flew over with this sea-green diamond and landed at the customs desk on entry, there were these bodyguards who looked just out of central casting. These off-duty NYPD officers were chewing their gum with their hats on and holding a paper cup for coffee. I got into their car and we set off. I said, “So, which one of you is packing the piece?” The smaller of the two said, “I'm not, but he is.” My bodyguard had an armed bodyguard.    So, I left the sea-green diamond there in New York. I flew back without any bodyguards, but that was so much fun. The sea-green diamond was the most beautiful color. It sold for a fortune. I would love that stone because it's my fantasy. I would love to have that stone. So, those are my three.   Sharon: That sounds gorgeous.    Jessica: It was the most beautiful color, quite indescribable, really. Sea green is the best I can come up with. It was quite a big stone. It was just under five carats and a radiant cut. It was just gorgeous.   Sharon: That's an interesting question. I was thinking about what I would choose. I wouldn't choose very many gems. I love color, but if I think about my own jewelry, I'm not a gem person. I think somebody once said, “What can you say about a gem? You could say it's big; it's large, it's this cut; it's that cut. Where is the artistry?”   Jessica: I know what you mean, yes. That's a good point. There is artistry in how you would set it. For me, it would be fun to look at this stone and think of all the things you could do with it.    Sharon: Have you ever had somebody come and say, “Just do whatever you want with this jewel. I don't like any of the jewels in this jewel box. Just do what you want. My mother-in-law gave me this stuff and I just don't like it. Do whatever you want, however you think it should be”?   Jessica: Yes, sometimes ladies say that. More often than not, there will be something obvious you could do with it—well, something obvious to me. Probably not obvious to them at all, because they look at me and say, “Can we make a pair of earrings out of this brooch?”    But I had a lovely customer just last month who had a number of antique pieces, including a big diamond brooch she never wore because most people don't wear brooches anymore. She also had a big cluster ring she never wore either. There's no money in these big brooches, so I literally cut up the brooch into a pair of detachable drop earrings. Out of the cluster ring, we made a negligée pendant with the rest of the brooch, and it really worked.    So, out of two pieces of jewelry she never wore and one that was really worth nothing—even the secondhand market isn't that good for these brooches—she had something she could wear, and it looked amazing on her. Should she ever want to put the pendant drop into a ring again, she can easily do that because all we did was carefully slice the shank off the band and leave the head intact. Although she couldn't put the brooch back together, I can't imagine the brooch ever being worn again as a brooch. It was a big Victorian lump of a thing. So, she was thrilled by that. I did a number of other little things for her as well. She completely transformed her jewel box into pieces she could wear and have fun with now.   Sharon: You must have been ecstatic.   Jessica: Yeah, she's very happy. It's nice. What I love is seeing people's snaps. She sends a couple of pictures when she's all dressed up in new jewels, and that's always fun. I love working with young girls. I've done a dozen rings for people who've inherited their granny's jewelry, and it's really fun for these girls in their teens and early 20s to be designing jewelry. It's such a fun thing to do, isn't it?   Sharon: Is it because they come with more of an idea when they're younger? Or can you turn it into something you relate to more? What is it?   Jessica: It's making something for them that will be with them forever, that they can hold every day and think about. It's a little bit of them and a little bit of the past all in one piece. I find that very invigorating.   Sharon: What do you like about being a podcaster? What holds your attention there? Is it finding guests? Is it the human connection?   Jessica: I think you're absolutely right, Sharon. It's definitely the human connection. Tell me, is the reason you do your podcast so that you can chat with people?   Sharon: I like the term you used, passion project. It's a passion project. It's the same thing you're saying. What reason do these people have to talk to me, really? It's a passion project. I think that confuses people because I don't have a jewelry store; I'm not a designer; I don't have a brand.    Tell us about the brand you're developing. Is it a Jessica-made brand?   Jessica: No, it has its own name. That's the amazing thing, Sharon. I'll start at the beginning. The reason it's coming together is because enough of my friends said to me, “I'm looking for a gift or something for me, but I don't want to spend half a year's salary. I want to spend a few hundred pounds, but I want something that's going to last. I don't want to buy plated jewelry, like all those other repetitive designs out there online. I want something that's quality, something you could make me, Jess. Something top-rated, top quality, built to last but beautifully designed and completely different from everything else.” So, I thought, “Well, enough of them have asked me to do this for them.” I felt we could have a business here.   So, I've been putting together this brand. It is taking a very long time because I want all the sourcing to be transparent and totally traceable. I want these things that are at the top of my agenda, the ethical, sustainable sourcing story, to be very clear. I think that is the foundation the brand needs to sit on because my customers for this brand are younger people. They're younger men and women who are looking for jewels that reflect their own spirit, something that's different, bold, contemporary and made with fine jewels, fine materials, fine metals. The bit I'm adding to it is the fact that everything is ethically sourced.   Sharon: Wow! That's a lot. You have to really think about the pricing and who's going to produce it. Between launching your own business and the podcast and everything, has it allowed your inner entrepreneur to blossom?   Jessica: I love it, Sharon, thank you. An inner entrepreneur. Yes, I suppose so. For so many years, I was working for other brands. Now I have to dig deep and create a brand from nothing. It isn't going to be named after me. It has a name we're still working on. It's a strong name. It's got a story behind it. As soon as I'm ready with it, I will tell you, Sharon.   Sharon: Yes, I'd love that. When do you expect to launch this?   Jessica: We'll do a soft launch in the late spring. I was hoping to get some pieces ready for a launch on International Women's Day, but it's also a brand for kids. I have two sons. My eldest son is quite conservative; he just wears a signet ring, but my youngest son loves jewelry. He wants new pieces. He wants an index finger ring; he wants a pearl necklace. So, it's a multipurpose jewelry line, and it can be worn by girls and boys.    I want a few pieces I can launch in the spring. It was going to be launched on International Women's Day, but because of the gender-fluid aspect of it, that's not that appropriate. It doesn't matter if it launches a bit later, so long as I've got a few pieces that will do the brand justice. I don't have to have all the pieces out at the same time. That can come as months roll by, but I'm very much hoping I'll have some pieces for the spring.   Sharon: Wow! We're at the end of 2022 right now. You must be very busy. I know it's a very busy time of year. It's hard to get ahold of guests and that sort of thing. Are you busy with a lot of people coming to you?   Jessica: Yes. I don't know how to say it, but it is Christmas, so it's crazy. The thing I love about Christmas is that it's a date we all know.   Sharon: Yeah, that's true.   Jessica: It's at the same time every year, yet these last few days before Christmas are bonkers. It's just hilarious. So, yeah, I'm working through the night and through the weekend. Finally, I'll pack up my digital shop and take a long break for Christmas and New Year's.    Sharon: I would guess that people say at the last minute, “Oh my gosh, I have to get something. I'd better talk to Jessica about designing something because I don't have anything.”   Jessica: There's nothing I can do now about designing something new, but I've definitely got some pieces that have longer delays than I would have liked, or people have thought of them a little bit too late ahead of time for me to be totally relaxed about it. I've got some last-minute orders that are still in the workshop that I need to get out within the next couple of days. Here in the U.K., we've been blighted by rail strikes and tube strikes and post strikes, every sort of strike. So, we've had to be quite inventive. I feel like a little human shuttle darting around with jewels.   Sharon: It must be very challenging. Good luck. I will let you get back to your drawing and everything else you have to do for the holidays. Thank you so much for being with us today. I really appreciate it.   Jessica: Sharon, it's been a joy. It's been so nice speaking to you. I'm so honored to be a guest on your show. Thank you very much for asking me.   Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:01:39 - Who is Chad? In his own words02:53 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can make for themselves and why09:34 - How have Chad's views on sales changed over the years?15:29 - One mistake Chad made early in his sales career21:05 - Who has had the greatest impact on Chad's sales career?24:47 - If Chad were to go back in time, what would he do differently?28:49 - How to reach out to ChadMORE ON CHAD:Chad specializes in Enterprise Sales of Software, IOT, AR, CAE, 3D CAD, Wireless, PDM, PLM, FEA, Sales Management, Sales Development, SAAS, Cloud Computing. He's a long-time sales leader and an avid golfer. MORE ON RAMPED:Check us out at https://www.rampedcareers.com/onboarding/signupInterested in becoming a Ramped Professional? Sign up here: Interested in becoming a Ramped Corporate Partner? Email us at sales@rampedcareers.com

Jeff and Jay get into what information can be interrogated from a 3D CAD model.  How to input it automatically into quoting software and then how it can be used for design for manufacturability feedback during the quoting process based upon the parameters of manufacturability. Jay built a company around using 3D data to quote and manufacture parts, and this episode will give you a glimpse of how 3D CAD model geometry speeds quoting, and dramatically reduces errors.

If you've spent any time on the internet recently, you've probably seen images of an incredible, mind-bending triple turbo SR22-powered tube-frame drag car that's been doing the rounds. On this episode of the HPA Tuned In podcast, we talk to the guy who built it. Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inFabrication extraordinaire and master of the TIG torch JT Oliver of JTO Power joins us this week, and he's ready to lay down some great insight into the motorsport fabrication game. JT first discusses his entry into the industry, covering how he got started, and what led him to start his successful one-man-band fabrication business. JTO Power is best known for the internet-breaking Mazworx SR22VE triple compound turbo-powered drag car that, as you can probably tell by just looking at it, requires some serious talent in order to fabricate. With the legendary Shane T steering the ship on the mechanical and tuning side, JT has poured hundreds of hours into this build, starting with the chassis all the way through to the insanely complicated intake and exhaust tracts. JT also discusses the importance of 3D CAD modelling in any fabrication project, as well as advances in 3D printing, including his experience in printing a complete aluminium intake manifold for the drag car — something that would have been near-impossible using traditional methods. There are a lot of great tips to be found in this episode for any aspiring fabricator, covering everything from time-saving secrets, the importance of proper preparation, which materials to use, how to worth with Chromoly, and even what it takes to successfully run a one-man business without falling apart at the seams. The interview with Shane T discussing the drag car can be seen here: https://youtu.be/1pV_tLbZY0AFollow JT here:IG: @jto.powerWWW: jtopower.comWant to learn how to fabricate parts for your own car? Start here: hpcdmy.co/fabb

Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams and Managing Editor Tom Nardi are here to bring you the best stories and hacks from the previous week (and maybe a little older). Things kick off with news that the Early Bird tickets for the 2022 Hackaday Supercon tickets sold out in only two hours -- a good sign that the community is just as excited as we are about the November event. But don't worry, regular admission tickets are now available for those who couldn't grab one out of the first batch. This week there's plenty of vehicular hacks to talk about, from John Deere tractors running DOOM to a particularly troublesome vulnerability found in many key fobs. We'll also lament about the state of 3D CAD file formats, marvel at some retro-futuristic photography equipment, and look at the latest in home PCB production techniques. Wrapping things up there's a whole lot of cyberdeck talk, and a trip down silicon memory lane courtesy of Al Williams. Check out the links in the show notes!

An estimated 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled in the United States by 2030, but young people aren't stampeding toward those careers. Industry advocate Jake Hall hopes to change that – one social media hit at a time. Better known as the “Manufacturing Millennial,” his educational content promoting the industry on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube has attracted more than 50 million views.In this episode, Jake explains how he is trying to change the Millennial perception that modern factories are still gloomy, dangerous places – exploring the highly skilled, highly paid career opportunities that await them. Jake and Jon discuss how even global manufacturers need to think locally, investing more resources into vocational schools and community colleges. And they also bond over being fellow Chicago Cubs fans and the joy of eating Vienna hot dogs at Wrigley Field.Onshape is the only product design platform that combines 3D CAD, PDM, collaboration, and analytics tools in the cloud.Every episode going forward will be on Youtube, and you can also listen in on the major podcast platforms here: https://linktr.ee/MastersofEngineering  

Virtually everything that you interact with on a daily basis and many other things that make modern life possible were designed and modeled in software called CAD or Computer-Aided Design. These programs are advanced suites with graphical editing environments tailored to domain experts in areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, etc. While the UI-driven workflow is more accessible, it isn't scalable which opens the door to code-driven workflows. In this episode Jeremy Wright discusses the design, uses, and benefits of the CadQuery framework for building 3D CAD models entirely in Python.

Watch the live stream: Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training Test & Code Podcast Patreon Supporters Special guest: Gina Häußge, creator & maintainer of OctoPrint Michael #1: beanita Local MongoDB-like database prepared to work with Beanie ODM So, you know Beanie - Pydantic + async + MongoDB And you know Mongita - Mongita is to MongoDB as SQLite is to SQL Beanita lets you use Beanie, but against Mongita rather than a server-based MongoDB server Brian #2: The Good Research Code Handbook Patrick J Mineault “for grad students, postdocs and PIs (principle investigator) who do a lot of programming as part of their research.” lessons setup git, virtual environments, project layout, packaging, cookie cutter style style guides, keeping things clean coding separating concerns, separating pure functions and those with side effects, pythonic-ness testing unit testing, testing with side effects, … (incorrect definition of end-to-end tests, but a good job at covering the other bits) documentation comments, tests, docstrings, README.md, usage docs, tutorials, websites documenting pipelines and projects social aspects various reviews, pairing, open source, community sample project extras testing example good tools to use Gina #3: CadQuery Python lib to do build parametric 3D CAD models Can output STL, STEP, AMF, SVG and some more Uses same geometry kernel as FreeCAD (OpenCascade) Also available: desktop editor, Jupyter extension, CLI Would recommend the Jupyter extension, the app seems a bit behind latest development Jupyter extension is easy to set up on Docker and comes with a nice 3D preview pane Was able to create a basic parametric design of an insert for an assortment box easily Python 3.8+, not yet 3.11, OpenCascade related Michael #4: Textinator Like TextSniper, but in Python Simple MacOS StatusBar / Menu Bar app to automatically detect text in screenshots Built with RUMPS: Ridiculously Uncomplicated macOS Python Statusbar apps Take a screenshot of a region of the screen using ⌘ + ⇧ + 4 (Cmd + Shift + 4). The app will automatically detect any text in the screenshot and copy it to your clipboard. How Textinator Works At startup, Textinator starts a persistent NSMetadataQuery Spotlight query (using the pyobjc Python-to-Objective-C bridge) to detect when a new screenshot is created. When the user creates screenshot, the NSMetadataQuery query is fired and Textinator performs text detection using a Vision VNRecognizeTextRequest call. Brian #5: Handling Concurrency Without Locks "How to not let concurrency cripple your system” Haki Benita “…common concurrency challenges and how to overcome them with minimal locking.” Starts with a Django web app A url shortener that generates a unique short url and stores the result in a database so it doesn't get re-used. Discussions of collision with two users checking, then storing keys at the same time. locking problems in general utilizing database ability to make sure some items are unique, in this case PostgreSQL updating your code to take advantage of database constraints support to allow you to do less locking within your code Gina #6: TatSu Generates parsers from EBNF grammars (or ANTLR) Can compile the model (similar to regex) for quick reuse or generate python source Many examples provided Active development, Python 3.10+ Extras Michael: Back on 285 we spoke about PEP 690. Now there is a proper blog post about it. Expedited release of Python3.11.0b3 - Due to a known incompatibility with pytest and the previous beta release (Python 3.11.0b2) and after some deliberation, Python release team have decided to do an expedited release of Python 3.11.0b3 so the community can continue testing their packages with pytest and therefore testing the betas as expected. (via Python Weekly) Kagi search via Daniel Hjertholm Not really python related, but if I know Michael right, he'll love the new completely ad free and privacy-respecting search engine kagi.com. I've used kagi.com since their public beta launched, mainly to search for solutions to Python issues at work. The results are way better than DuckDuckGo's results, and even better than Googles! Love the Programming-lens and the ability to up/down prioritize domains in the results. Their FAQ explains everything you need to know: https://kagi.com/faq Looks great but not sure about the pricing justification (32 sec of compute = $1), that's either 837x more than all of Talk Python + Python Bytes or more than 6,700x more than just one of our sites/services. (We spend about $100/mo on 8 servers.) But they may be buying results from Google and Bing, and that could be the cost. Here's a short interview with the man who started kagi. Gina: rdserialtool: Reads out low-cost USB power monitors (UM24C, UM25C, UM34C) via BLE/pybluez. Amazing if you need to monitor the power consumption/voltage/current of some embedded electronics on a budget. Helped me solve a very much OctoPrint development specific problem. Python 3.4+ nodejs-bin: by Sam Willis: https://twitter.com/samwillis/status/1537787836119793667 Install nodejs via pypi/as dependency, still very much an Alpha but looks promising Makes it easier to obtain a full stack environment Very interesting for end to end testing with JS based tooling, or packaging a frontend with your Python app See also nodeenv, which does a similar thing, but with additional steps Joke: Rejected Github Badges

Crispin Weinberg is an anatomical engineer & entrepreneur,  and President of Biomedical Modeling Inc. , which produces 3D printed patient-specific models for surgeons and providing anatomical engineering services for medical device designers. Previously he served as Chief Scientific Officer of Angio-Oncology Sciences, Inc., co-founder of Organogenesis Inc., and Research Fellow at MIT. PhD (Neurobiology), Harvard University SM (Physics), SB (Mathematics), the University of Chicago. In this episode we discuss the process on how to convert scan data to 3D CAD files, the benefits of proving surgeons with patient-specific models prior to surgery, and Crispin's biggest success stories. Biomedical Modeling Aids Guatemalan Conjoined Twins ABOUT BEING AN ENGINEERThe Being an Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

Today we are joined by Patricia Hume to discuss some innovative software that is helping to revolutionize 3D CAD models and their use across entire organizations. Pat is the CEO of Canvas GFX, the company responsible for the Canvas Envision. This is an interactive content and collaboration solution that empowers everyone to use 3D CAD models to share and understand essential product information with speed, ease, and precision. Today she joins us to explain what Canvas GFX does, what types of documentation can be created with it, what types of employees that can benefit from using it, and why collectively this is so revolutionary. Tuning in you'll hear about the survey that Canvas GFX conducted among manufacturers and what they learned about documentation and its effects on the bottom line. To find out how Canvas Envision enables innovation, how it can help with employee retention, and what segment of the manufacturing industry most benefits from this product, tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Patricia Hume to discuss some innovative software that is helping to revolutionize 3D CAD models and their use across entire organizations. Pat is the CEO of Canvas GFX, the company responsible for the Canvas Envision. This is an interactive content and collaboration solution that empowers everyone to use 3D CAD models to share and understand essential product information with speed, ease, and precision. Today she joins us to explain what Canvas GFX does, what types of documentation can be created with it, what types of employees that can benefit from using it, and why collectively this is so revolutionary. Tuning in you'll hear about the survey that Canvas GFX conducted among manufacturers and what they learned about documentation and its effects on the bottom line. To find out how Canvas Envision enables innovation, how it can help with employee retention, and what segment of the manufacturing industry most benefits from this product, tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Rinehart is the President and CEO of 1st Maker Space, LLC. She is passionate about creating opportunities for learners through career, technical, STEM, and robotics training. Mary Recently served the Indiana Department of Education as Engineering and Technology Specialist. She managed the STEM-certified process as well as Indiana Academic Standards revision for engineering, computer science, and IT. She has five years of teaching experience, holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Educational Technology, and has served on several STEM-focused boards. We talk about equipment that goes into a makerspace, from furniture to supplies and tools. Mary shares insights on how your school can get a makerspace, and her company even offers 3D models for proposals and grant writing. We also learn some of the benefits of having training that bridges the gap between academics and hands-on experience. Mary shares real-life stories of how offering a different learning environment can help kids who may have been struggling thrive. Episode Highlights: [03:26] Makerspaces are magical places where hands-on learning bridges the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge. It brings joy back to learning and allows students to apply academic content in the makerspace.[06:21] Mary shares an example of a school with a small makerspace used by multiple classes. There was 3D printing, computer science, and they even worked with cardboard and paper. Everything they were doing in the classroom is applied in the makerspace. The learning was adapted to the school culture.[08:45] Some schools will have a makerspace managed by a specific teacher for a subject or area and other schools let the makerspace be a drop-in for all of the teachers to use.[10:20] Building a maker culture starts early on. Start small with more hands-on learning. 1st Maker Space can help with planning a space and recommending products. They can also help with grant writing. There is also funding available from multiple sources.[20:10] Mary's son has ADHD. He is engaged in the makerspace. Another struggling student made a car out of cardboard and used a laser cutter and 3D CAD. He ended up leading others and making a great car and then helping other students. Resources & Links Related to this EpisodeWhat is PBL?Magnify Learning YouTubeProject Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to StartMagnify LearningRyan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer1st Maker SpaceMary@1stmakerspace.com1st Maker Space Portfolio1st Maker Space Curriculum1st Maker Space - Who We Are1st Maker Space Facebook1st Maker Space Twitter1st Maker Space Instagram1st Maker Space LinkedIn1st Maker Space BlogMakerspace Forges New Career Pathways at Daleville

Send us a textMary Rinehart is the President and CEO of 1st Maker Space, LLC. She is passionate about creating opportunities for learners through career, technical, STEM, and robotics training. Mary Recently served the Indiana Department of Education as Engineering and Technology Specialist. She managed the STEM-certified process as well as Indiana Academic Standards revision for engineering, computer science, and IT. She has five years of teaching experience, holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Educational Technology, and has served on several STEM-focused boards. We talk about equipment that goes into a makerspace, from furniture to supplies and tools. Mary shares insights on how your school can get a makerspace, and her company even offers 3D models for proposals and grant writing. We also learn some of the benefits of having training that bridges the gap between academics and hands-on experience. Mary shares real-life stories of how offering a different learning environment can help kids who may have been struggling thrive. Episode Highlights: [03:26] Makerspaces are magical places where hands-on learning bridges the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge. It brings joy back to learning and allows students to apply academic content in the makerspace.[06:21] Mary shares an example of a school with a small makerspace used by multiple classes. There was 3D printing, computer science, and they even worked with cardboard and paper. Everything they were doing in the classroom is applied in the makerspace. The learning was adapted to the school culture.[08:45] Some schools will have a makerspace managed by a specific teacher for a subject or area and other schools let the makerspace be a drop-in for all of the teachers to use.[10:20] Building a maker culture starts early on. Start small with more hands-on learning. 1st Maker Space can help with planning a space and recommending products. They can also help with grant writing. There is also funding available from multiple sources.[20:10] Mary's son has ADHD. He is engaged in the makerspace. Another struggling student made a car out of cardboard and used a laser cutter and 3D CAD. He ended up leading others and making a great car and then helping other students. Resources & Links Related to this EpisodeWhat is PBL?Magnify Learning YouTubeProject Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to StartMagnify LearningRyan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer1st Maker SpaceMary@1stmakerspace.com1st Maker Space Portfolio1st Maker Space Curriculum1st Maker Space - Who We Are1st Maker Space Facebook1st Maker Space Twitter1st Maker Space Instagram1st Maker Space LinkedIn1st Maker Space Blog

Most manufacturers struggle with cross-functional collaboration, especially when it comes to engineering handoff because it requires going beyond the engineering perspective. Engineers need to think from the perspective of consumers. These consumers could be anywhere from machinists, assembly technicians, welders, inspectors, and purchasing. This thinking requires several changes in the organization, including a deeper understanding of the needs of these consumers, adoption of digital processes, and cultural transformations.In today's episode, we have our guest, Jennifer Herron, who discusses how 3D CAD models can improve cross-functional collaboration and design from consumers' perspectives. She also describes the engineering handoff process and cultural barriers in adopting digital processes. Finally, she describes the stages of design processes and the tools relevant at each stage, and which industries are most appropriate for adopting 3D CAD models. For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

Originally from Singapore, Tanya had moved to New York City, where she pursued Mechanical Engineering and Physics at Columbia University. After graduation, she went on to design rockets at NASA, airplanes at Boeing, and electric motors at Virgin Hyperloop One. Recently she started her own venture called Hexagn, using 3D CAD software to design jewelry. We talk about her adjustment coming back to Singapore, starting a new business, finding love, and how her identity has changed throughout the years. You can check out her jewelry line here: www.hexagnjewelry.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/landed-in-asia/message

Today we get a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes functions involved in set and tour production. Having worked with artists such as Joni Mitchell and k.d. Lang, we are fortunate to have John B. Webster, better known simply as John B, with us today. He is going to share a bit about how he managed to land such impressive gigs and his philosophy that keeps all doors open. He touches on the nitty-gritty of set design, including the creative process and the importance of keeping the type of venue in mind. Those on a tighter budget would be delighted by his brilliant tips for introducing striking design elements, all available from your local Home Depot. We further talk about the effects of lighting and color on stage and hash out the difference between a fogger and a hazer. Tune in to find out what else you can do to put up a spectacular show.   Key Points From This Episode: Friends can be valuable contacts. Never burn bridges in relationships. Set design starts with a meeting with the artist. 3D CAD programs can be used to sketch set designs. Design elements must fit different venues. Banners are user-friendly, convertible and inexpensive. Digital printing has made logo printing much cheaper. Use mylar foil and lights to create atmosphere. Colored lights work well on screen door mesh.  Make friends with the light guy at the venue. Uses hazers rather than foggers. Lighting and music must correspond. Identify your primary color lights and communicate it. Create a story with your music.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Displays2Go — https://www.displays2go.com/ John B. Webster — https://johnbwebsterdesign.com/ Leah McHenry — https://leahmusic.net/ Leah on Twitter — https://twitter.com/LEAHthemusic Savvy Musician Academy — https://savvymusicianacademy.com/ Savvy Musician Academy Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/onlinemusician/ The Super Fan System Elite Program  — http://www.callsma.com/ The Super Fan System Elite Program — https://savvymusicianacademy.com/elite/call/ The Tragically Hip — http://www.thehip.com/ k.d. Lang — https://www.kdlang.com/ Diana Krall — http://www.dianakrall.com/ Joni Mitchell — http://jonimitchell.com/ The Barenaked Ladies — https://www.barenakedladies.com The Tenors — https://www.tenorsmusic.com/ Jane Siberry — https://www.janesiberry.com/ Vectorworks — https://www.vectorworks.net/ Stereophonics — https://stereophonics.com/ Nightwish — http://nightwish.com/en