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GE’s New “Smart” Wind Turbine

GE’s new 1.7-100 wind turbine, the second of it’s “Brilliant” series made it’s debut in Chicago at the WINDPOWER 2013 expo held at McCormick Place from May 5th through 8th. GE’s Brilliant series wind turbines have received much fanfare and attention and promise to be a significant step forward in improving the efficiency and viability [...]

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The 25th Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair

One of the most influential design events of the year, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York provides a platform for the design world to showcase their innovations, network and create. Located at  New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 18-21, with 26,000 designers and manufactures from over 30 different countries, this [...]

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Canon 6D – Wifi and Iphone Compatable

Canon 6D – Wifi and Iphone Compatable As the full frame DSLR market grows ever-more crowded though – Canon, Nikon and Sony each offer at least two full frame models – the appeal of the 6D may well rest on things like handling and feature set. While Canon obviously needs to maintain clear distinctions between [...]

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SMARTWALLIT – Never Lose Your Keys or Wallet Again

So, what is SmartWallit? SmartWallit is a revolutionary device that allows you to keep track of your wallet. It will prevent you from leaving your wallet behind, so you will not have to awkwardly stand at the register frantically searching for your wallet. It is able to do this by connecting with your phone through [...]

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The Evolution of Refrigerator Design

On the evening of March 4th, 2013, I attended an IDSA sponsored mixer that was tied into the Housewares show that was going on that day. While I was sufficiently impressed by the UIC innovation center where the event was held, I found the actual presentation of the speaker from Whirlpool somewhat underwhelming. The early [...]

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Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan Engine: Changing the Course of Avaition

Pratt & Whitney will finally go into production this year with it’s Pure Power line of jet engines which has been heralded as everything from a “game changer” to the “future of jet propulsion”....
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Glowing Plants: Natural Lighting with no Electricity

Create GLOWING PLANTS using synthetic biology and Genome Compiler’s software – the first step in creating sustainable natural lighting. What is Synthetic Biology? All living organisms contain an instruction set that...
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LED Light Bulbs Come of Age

LED light bulbs which have been heralded for combining superior quality lighting with extreme energy and cost savings are now becoming increasingly affordable and are close to the tipping point of mass adoption. The 60 watt bul...
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AFTERBURN: A group for Engineers and Industrial Designers in Chicago

AFTERBURN: A group for Engineers and Industrial Designers in Chicago DESIGN-ENGINE EDUCATION has in recent past conducted user group meetings.  In 2013 we will continue our Afterburn User group meetings held after work on th...
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The 2013 Mobile World Congress

Recently held in Spain, the largest Mobile World Congress to date revealed the extent of technological innovation in the mobile world as techies from across the globe flooded the streets of Barcelona. The Global System for Mobi...
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CIRRUS: Redesigning Aircraft Safety

CIRRUS:  Redesigning Aircraft Safety Cirrus was founded with the idea of creating an aircraft that never existed before an aircraft with features and innovations that take the flying experience to an entirely different level. ...
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