Well, here’s another chapter in the sci v. scifi book. I wrote about Organovo and its artificial liver – not to replace a human’s organ, but to test various therapies and drugs. Now, here’s another researcher’s take on that issue.
Innovation
I was going to write a completely different blog. No, it probably would have covered a lot of the same material- but the tone would have been different. Very different.
3D Update, Part 5…
You know, I spent all this week (so far) talking about 3D printing and its effect on industry and general business. Today, I will focus in on what this one development has and will bring to health care.
3D Update, Part 4
One of the first projects with which I was involved when I moved to Michigan in the early 70s was a water recycling system for the home. (Don’t worry- this had relevance to 3D printing, I promise!) We added a very powerful ultraviolet light (UV) light to disinfect the water. From that UV technology, the ability to “cure” ink on silver aluminum cans was derived. Which greatly increased the demand for – and technology around- UV curing.
A 3D Update, Part 3
So, what do we know, so far. (Remember- this series started on Monday- with a sneak preview last Wednesday!) 3D printing apps are now available on all new PC’s, since there’s an app that is part of Windows 8. 3D printers that work with the app are out, and even more are coming. And, now, we can bet that file-sharing (or file selling) programs will let us obtain the designs we want to print for ourselves.
A 3D Update, Part 2
Yesterday, in part 1 (of this 5+ part update), I reviewed how new software and printers will make 3D printing available at home and in the office. Places like Staples will make it possible for more complicated designs to be produced, as well. Which means it’s time to sit back, grab a glass of wine (or two or three) and consider what all this technology is going to do to our companies.
A 3D Update (part 1)
I’ve been remiss keeping you apprised of the developments in 3D Printing. As, I wrote last Wednesday, when I reported about the pop-up shop in Baltimore. And, as I repeatedly have said, 3D printing (aka additive manufacturing) is going to change what and how we do things. I’ve discussed what the aviation industry has already adopted, how medical innovations are affected, among others. But, now…
What I learned from Chanuka- and a Wedding
I was honored to be invited to a wedding of two friends- Rick and Maraji. These two wonderful people decided to have the ceremony in their home on Rosh Chodesh (the new moon) of Chanuka. (Oh, it was also on a Tuesday- the day of creation when Hashem said it was a good day- twice!) The wedding was wonderful- their words to each other- and us- clearly evoked my emotions. And, the toast- by their daughter- custom made lyrics sung a capella… You just had to be there. Continue reading What I learned from Chanuka- and a Wedding
An Open Letter
Dear Occasional Client*:
I know you just love getting these monthly notes from me. But, we really do want you to pay the lowest amount of taxes legally required- and to grow your business. And, it’s really hard for us to help you do that if you think meeting in January or February will work- especially for the year that just ended. Because once the calendar has closed up 2013- so has your ability to afford yourself of whatever tax breaks existed- and to insure that you can hit 2014 at maximum speed.
BMore 3D
I don’t even recall where I heard about it. But, there was a new pop-up shop. One devoted to 3D printing. In Baltimore- just about 70 minutes away. I searched the web for more information and finally found the place. It was open from 1 pm to 9 pm seven days a week.