Technology and Manufacturing

Bob Dylan thought "Times, they are a changing" back in the 60's.  If he were alive today, what would he think about the robotic technology in today's manufacturing.  Okay, so he is alive, but that's not the point.

Phrases like "3D Printing" are all the buzz now.   WorldSkills International hosts an Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies  contest to highlight the State-of-the-Arts in this field.

For an in-depth look, catch Russ Robert's interview with former Editor of Wired and current CEO of DIY Drones, Chris Anderson, on Makers and Manufacturing.

Twitter: Chris Anderson @chr1sa Russ Roberts @EconTalker World Skills @WorldSkills 

3D Printing

3D Printing -- Star Trek, right.  Nope, more like Plastic soft serve ice cream.

Howard Lindzon was discussing companies like 3D Systems Corp on StockTwits.  Check out how well the stock (DDD) is doing since the beginning of 2012 where it was trading for $14 a share.  Now in the $45 range the multiple is fairly high.

Scott Hanselman interviewed Bill Steele about his 3D printer called the Ultra-Bot based on the original MakerBot CupCake.

Venture Capitalist in the 3D Printing arena:

Fred Wilson
Brad Feld

Open Source 3D Printing movement with RepRap

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