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What’s Next, a 3D Printed House? Umm, Yes.
Posted on April 5th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications

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Mature and inexpensive as a building material, concrete has long been a staple in both commercial and residential construction. If you thought precast components set the bar for speed and efficiency, you haven’t considered 3D printing. Continue reading “What’s Next, a 3D Printed House? Umm, Yes.” »
If Innovation Could Be Simplified, Everyone Would Do It
Posted on March 29th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications

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It’s human nature to look for shortcuts or to simplify concepts for the sake of conveying something new. In contemporary society’s technology driven quest to achieve enlightenment in 140 characters or less, is amelioration of concepts as complicated as product innovation even realistic? Continue reading “If Innovation Could Be Simplified, Everyone Would Do It” »