Author: jake
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5 things Ive learned from jumping from two vastly different industries
There are 5 things I’ve learned from working as a programmer in the aviation MRO industry and in the construction building of studio sets in the movie industry. Both offered exciting work and also the chance to work with some amazing people. Both industries can sometimes be very hard work. The difference between the two…
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Going lean pisses people off
Promoting a lean culture can be difficult to say the least. People are naturally against change. Change feels uncomfortable. But change, often times, is for the best. We know it in instances in our personal life, we know it also in our business lives. It’s often uncomfortable to point out things that could be better.…
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spinning the flywheel
Spinning a flywheel summons images of Herculean figures pushing with all their might to painstakingly nudge a giant multi-ton steel wheel in the slightest hint of motion. The flywheel is a metaphor given to us by Good to Great author Jim Collins. I absolutely love the metaphor and it rings true when it comes to…
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2024 in review
What a year its been! I’ve grown a lot this year, personally and professionally. It’s probably been the most monumental year of my life! This February, my girlfriend Olivia and I welcomed our baby daughter Eleanor into the world. And man, she’s stole both of hearts for good! Also it’s still fresh and new, being…
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Reverse Engineering Workflow
Since the affordability of 3D scanners, CAD software, and 3D printing has opened up the possibilities for makers in many different industries, more people are tapping into the capabilities and unlocking creative avenues through the use of these tools. One industry in particular that offers highly customizable products is the automotive aftermarket part market. Custom…
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Rhino 8: First Look
The good folks at McNeel & Associates have released the 8th edition of their Rhinoceros software. This is 3 years after the release of Rhino 7. Rhino 6 was not even a year before 7 so this has been some time since the last release. I interestingly took a stroll on the McNeel Wiki page…
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Benefits of using 3D Printing over CNC Machining
3D printing is probably more widely known to the general public than CNC machining is. CNC machining has been around longer, since 1952, while the first 3D printer was designed in 1981. 3D printers come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes, and even types. They are helpful machines and now are user friendly. 3d…
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The 4 Rhino Commands That Get You Modeling In 3D Fast
Rhinoceros is command based 3D software. It’s one of the reasons why I love it. There are hundreds of commands to utilize, and as you use the software more and more, you start to realize that every modeling hurdle you come across usually has a command to combat it. You have to understand that the…
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Staubli Robot Programming Training
I revel in every opportunity to learn something new. Many people hate having to go to training, and I am not one of those people! I believe learning from experts in areas that can expand my perspective and add tools to my toolbox, is invaluable. This week I’ve had the opportunity to take a crash…
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Guess who’s back?
Hey internet, it’s Jake. I’ve been away for some time. But it feels damn good to be back on the web. Writing my own piece of content, on my own website. It’s taken many years, and I’ve failed many times. But each time you get a little better, you know? I plan to really get…