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3D Printing Assists in Making Real Steel
10/28/2011 Time Compression

Meet Atom. He’s a robot that stars alongside Hugh Jackman in the sci-fi flick Real Steel, a movie about robot boxing (think Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots).

GE’s Solar-Powered Carousel
8/9/2011 Time Compression

The lack of color isn’t the only thing that sets General Electric’s (GE) Carousolar apart from the merry-go-rounds of carnivals past – these horses run on the power of the sun.

Greens Get Greener With Solid Concepts, PowerFilm’s Solar Golf Cart
7/29/2011 Time Compression

An 18-hole round of golf can equate to a lot of time in the sun – anywhere from four to six hours depending on the weather and the players’ skills.

Video Gaming: Serious Business
7/7/2011 Time Compression

As the new issue of Time Compression looks at some developments in gaming, it is interesting to note that according to Gartner, Inc., worldwide spending on gaming—hardware, software, on-line—will be over $74-billion this year, up 10.4% from 2010.   Did someone say something about “Recession”?     What’s more, Gartner goes on to estimate that by 2015, the spending will be in excess of $112-billion.   Said Fabrizio Biscotti, “This large market size means that many consumers embrace gaming as a core piece of their entertainment budget and will continue to play as long as game publishers deliver compelling and fun games.”   Which is certainly good for the software suppliers that support gaming development.

Maplesoft Launches MapleSim 5
7/6/2011 Time Compression

Like its predecessors, Maplesoft’s new MapleSim 5 software still helps users develop high-performance simulation models – but with more capabilities and functionalities and over 150 new prebuilt components, this version gets the job done faster.   The software – used by engineers, scientists, and mathematicians – generates model equations, runs simulations, and performs mathematical analyses to create complex product models of such things as automotive systems, aerospace vehicles, robotics, and electronics.

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