Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
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Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
#39 – Kyle Smith: Engineering knowledge and wisdom
Kyle saved Bert’s butt by modifying parts overnight
You tend to repeat small mistakes, but not big ones.
Another engineer who started with Legos
Self-taught on an early computer animation program – Maya.
Which led into SolidWorks
Got a mill for cheap and converted to CNC
Kyle and Bert both use Send Cut Send – not sure how they make money.
Company name is Sparrow Hawk Design – small and agile.
Industrial designers need to interact with engineers.
Two excellent books
Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals
Handbook of Product Design for Manufacturing
Can AI advise you on capabilities of manufacturing processes?
Prediction: AI will be in SolidWorks in the not to distant future.
Difference between junior and senior engineers
Executives don’t need to know all of the problems
Flies radio control airplanes and built drones
Rides motorcycles
Wants to ride from Patagonia to Alaska
Kyle’s company – www.sparrowhawkdesign.com.
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
Beers with Engineers
Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
