The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to establish the first innovation center in a national grid that will accelerate manufacturing in Michigan and across the country by providing easy access to digital modeling and simulation tools for businesses. More

Any James Bond movie is sure to feature an iconic auto subjected to high speed chases and often explosions. The newest installment, Skyfall, featuring a classic 1960’s Aston Martin DB5 that is involved in a series of stunts and huge explosions. Being a rather expensive car, the producers didn’t have the luxury of using an actual vehicle for every scene. More

Heavy bombers were critical to Allied strategy of destroying the Axis industrial base, but in an era without smart bombs and guided missiles, the strategy required WWII bombers to deliver tons of ordnance to get the job done - and many of those bombers weren’t returning from missions. More

The aim of the annual “Great Ideas” Competition is to provide a forum for the sharing of the most effective and leading edge innovations in maintenance technologies and processes. Six finalists had been selected to present their “Great Idea” at the Symposium. Each finalist had just 15 minutes to make the case as to why they should be chosen as the best of the “Great Ideas” participants.  More

February 5, 2013 - PARC, Palo Alto, CA

For questions and additional information, contact:
Jon Riley, NCMS Vice President, Digital Manufacturing
(734) 995-0556 jonr@ncms.org

NCMS members are invited to participate in a Technology Showcase that will be held, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 at the Anniston Army Depot. Members may register for tabletops where you will be able to showcase your technology in the new transmission facility on the Depot. More

April 8-10, 2013 – Navy Yard, Washington, DC

For questions and additional information, contact:
Debbie Lilu, NCMS Sr. Program Manager
(734) 995-7038 debral@ncms.org

Big forces are reshaping the world of manufacturing http://ht.ly/fA0Fp

An electric motor that does not need expensive rare-earth magnets http://ht.ly/fzYii

Ford Built An Engine So Small They Were Able To Send It Through Airport Security http://ht.ly/fmdPc

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