Articles by: Lauren Murdoch
Canada Makes announces new partnership with Javelin Technologies
Canada Makes, Canada’s leading additive manufacturing organization and network, announced their new partnership with Javelin yesterday! We are extremely excited to be collaborating with them in promoting the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing in Canada. Read below for the full release and to learn more about this…
Want to take your iPhone picture taking to the next level? Now you can! Olloclip has created the ultimate 3-in-one lens system for your iPhone that fits in your pocket. Product design in most recent years has been impacted tremendously by 3D printing, and Olloclip’s camera…
NEW SolidWorks User Group in the Simcoe Area
FIRST SWUG-SIMCOE MEETING Date: Thursday, March 8th Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm (Dinner & Door Prizes included!) Location: Holly Community Centre – 171 Mapleton Ave. Barrie, ON REGISTER: Contact Group Leader Michael Fernando A new SolidWorks User Group for Barrie and surrounding area, named SWUG-Simcoe, has been created. It is a voluntary group dedicated to building a network of SolidWorks users, while enhancing their skills and knowledge of the software. The inaugural SWUG-Simcoe meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8th 2012 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm and will be held at the Holly Community Centre (TBD). Future meetings will be planned 4, 6 or even 12 times per year (you get to choose at the meeting) to bring very resourceful presentations and demonstrations by professionals from a…
Electrical & Mechanical Design Tools for Rockwell Automation Systems
Learn from the experts! Take part in this exciting new webinar on electrical & mechanical design tools for Rockwell Automation Systems! Date: Thursday, April 28th Time: 10:00am to 11:00am EST Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/128583040 Rockwell Automation, Gerrie Electric and Javelin Technologies are co hosting this special event…
Here are a few ways I have changed in how I am doing things this fall. Try some yourself. I only run the dish washer once a week if possible Only have lights on if I’m in the room and need them Use re-usable bags when grocery shopping now Never keep things plugged in Started working from home 1-2 times a week to save on gas So far have only had my heat on for 1 day (probably easier for me since I live in a condo building!) Started using eco-friendly dish detergent Make all regular check-ups so my car is in its best condition to drive (tires, oil, etc.) Have cut my hydro bill by about 30% Use brita instead of bottled water
Here is my make-up tip for the month: Buy your make-up products from The Body Shop. They are committed to protecting the earth and do not test their products on animals. I included some notes from their website below: