Anatomy of an Art Project

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Artist Maria Eife talks about how 3D printing shaped her jewelry designs How did you first learn about 3D printing within a fine art context? I studied jewelry and metals at Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia where Professor Stanley Lechtzin has been exploring the use of computers for craft since 1980.

The Shape of Things: How 3D Printing is Changing the Design World

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At Logitech’s design center in Cork, Ireland, the CE manufacturer is busy developing popular mice, digital pens and other accessories that enhance the way handheld electronics are used. One of the ways the accessories maker is perfecting its product models is by using three-dimensional (3D) printing

Driving Apps – Integrating Smartphones in Cars

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In the past year, automakers ranging from high-end marques like BMW and Jaguar to mainstream brands like Ford and Toyota have responded to consumer demand for smartphones by offering new and improved ways to use the devices while driving. But what has been offered so far is only the harbinger of what’s possible.

Expanding Access to Social Networks

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CEA’s new Device, Apps and Content Working Group (DAC) brings together manufacturers, retailers and content and apps companies that see new business opportunities in the growing popularity of online media.

SBC Profile: Rick Santiago, Indy Audio Labs

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Are consumers looking for a better audio experience? Rick Santiago and his team at Indy Audio Labs believe so. He and business partner, Ted Moore, seized an opportunity during tough economic times to launch their own high-performance audio company built around two well-established legacy brands, Aragon and Acurus.

Visionary: Jay McLellan, Home Automation Inc.

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Twenty years into their successful business for home automation, disaster struck. Jay McLellan, Tom Pickral and Brian Yokum, had just moved their privately-held company, Home Automation Inc. (HAI), into a building that had been retrofitted for its headquarters.