Microsoft’s Bing AI Is Producing Creepy Conversations With Users

Feb 17, 2023

Microsoft’s Bing AI Is Producing Creepy Conversations With Users

Microsoft’s Bing AI has been making waves as a bot that produces complete paragraphs of text that read like they were written by a human,…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read

Dec 1, 2023

How Do You Make A Robot Smarter? Program It To Know What It Doesn’t Know

In the pursuit of making robots safer and more efficient, engineers at Princeton University and Google have devised a ground-breaking method to teach robots when…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read

Nov 27, 2023

Quantum Decryption: Have We Lost the Encryption Battle?

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of quantum computing poses a unique challenge to encryption strategies. The potential of quantum computers to decode…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read

Nov 17, 2023

Microsoft’s New AI Silicon Will Power Its Chatty Assistants

In a groundbreaking announcement at the Microsoft Ignite conference, the tech giant revealed two custom chips, the Microsoft Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator, and the…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read

Nov 3, 2023

Smart Meters: The Future of Energy Or A Technological Misstep?

Smart meters promised a revolutionary solution to energy monitoring, but the reality has been marred by concerns of poor engineering. A recent report has unveiled…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

Design Ideas

7 mins read

Sep 15, 2021

Part 1: Designing A PCB And First Prototype Laser Cut Enclosure

Taking a design from concept to production is no small feat, but careful planning and proper use of prototyping construction methods can greatly accelerate any…

How To Design, Design Ideas

7 mins read

Oct 24, 2019

Mounting And Protecting Custom PCBs With Laser Cut Faceplates, Panels And Enclosures

You’ve put your heart and soul into building a custom electronics device with a supplier such as 4PCB, Circuit Hub or PCBWay. While the soldering,…

How To Design, Design Ideas

4 mins read

Mar 6, 2019

Introducing The New Neutrals: Ivory And Black Matboard + EVA Foam

The Latest Additions To The USA Catalog Harmonize Form And Function “Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony.” While the Paul McCartney and Stevie…

Materials, Design Ideas

How To Design

20 mins read

Apr 11, 2022

How To Develop A New Electronic Hardware Product

A Guide For Small Companies, Startups And Entrepreneurs This post was written by John Teel and reposted with permission from the Predictable Designs blog This…

Business Tips, Digital Making, How To Design

11 mins read

John Teel

May 10, 2021

The Essential Guide to Prototyping Your New Electronic Hardware Product

Each stage of bringing your electronic product to market will have different prototype requirements. Unfortunately, no single prototype is sufficient for bringing a commercial product…

How To Design

Materials

3 mins read

Aug 5, 2019

Eco-Friendly Mat Board Creates High Contrast Engraving For Graphic Branding

More Mat Board Colors Added To NZ & USA Catalogs Mat board: A timeless laser cutting material. These classic boards have a fine-quality surface paper…

Materials, Design Ideas

Impact Modified Acrylic 1 - Clear Electrnoics Enclosure

3 mins read

Jun 12, 2019

Introducing Impact Modified Acrylic: The Polycarbonate Alternative

When Standard Acrylic Is Too Brittle, Use This Latest Addition Acrylic is terrific for so many projects; that’s why it’s the number-one material for laser…

Materials, Design Ideas

Business Tips

17 mins read

Apr 14, 2022

Case Study: Estimating Manufacturing Costs For A Bluetooth Device

Check These Costs Before Developing A Production Prototype This post was written by John Teel and reposted with permission from the Predictable Designs blog When…

Business Tips, How To Design

4 mins read

Feb 21, 2022

Critical Rules to Follow for New Hardware Product Development

Best Practice For Successful Electronics Designs This post was written by Chris Hii and reposted with from the Predictable Designs blog Designing smart, secure, and power…

Business Tips, Digital Making, How To Design

10 mins read

Jan 20, 2022

12 Ways to Select the Best Product Idea to Bring to Market

This article was written by John Teel who is the founder of Predictable Designs, a company which helps entrepreneurs bring new products to market. There…

Business Tips, Digital Making, How To Design

Digital Making

4 mins read

Aug 23, 2021

The Kickstarter Making Traditional Photography More Accessible

Developing A Pinhole Camera Anyone Can Use Modern cameras don’t provide photographers who have accessibility challenges the ability to create photographs easily. Photographer and YouTuber…

Digital Making, Maker Stories

2 mins read

Jan 22, 2020

Creating Complex Patterns For Manufacturing—With Ease

Polygonia, An Online Vector Design Generator, Streamlines Workflow & Saves Time What do boutique retail shops, luxury hotels and trendy restaurants have in common regardless…

Digital Making

Maker Stories

5 mins read

Dec 23, 2021

Building Simple And Elegant IoT Solutions With Laser Cutting

How Vivisys Is Making Home Automation Easier When it comes to home automation and the incorporation of IoT, smart-home tech sales are growing exponentially. In…

Maker Stories, Design Ideas

8 mins read

Nov 25, 2021

How This Startup Uses Laser Cutting To Produce 15 Projects In 9 Months

Lelu Combines Language & STEAM In The Ultimate Subscription Box Lelu is on a mission to make bilingualism a vibrant part of every child’s life. Through games,…

Maker Stories, Design Ideas

8 mins read

Feb 15, 2021

Haptic Technology: Bringing Touch Back To A Socially Distanced World

Tangible’s “Teleportation Kit” Simulates Hugs, Easing The Pain Of Social Isolation “Tangible was born out of the most deeply personal experience of my life,” says…

Maker Stories

3 mins read

Feb 3, 2021

Making Quilting Faster And More Accurate With Laser Cut Rotary Templates

Baycreek Quilting Products Makes Quilting More Enjoyable When you think of quilting you may envision a cozy spot by the family fireplace with a nice…

Digital Making, Maker Stories

Ponoko

6 mins read

Dec 1, 2023

How Do You Make A Robot Smarter? Program It To Know What It Doesn’t Know

In the pursuit of making robots safer and more efficient, engineers at Princeton University and Google have devised a ground-breaking method to teach robots when…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read

Nov 27, 2023

Quantum Decryption: Have We Lost the Encryption Battle?

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of quantum computing poses a unique challenge to encryption strategies. The potential of quantum computers to decode…

Engineering Weekly, Ponoko

6 mins read