Synaptic Connections, Week#48

November 26, 2018 www.Synapticpackaging.com Image - Zion National Park

Synaptic Connections//

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  Welcome back - here are some of the top news feeds for the week.  

The articles on 3D printing demonstrate opportunities for novel innovation.  I recall doing our first FEA analysis and 3D printing in 1994.  We were seeking to optimize a bottle and closure design to achieve easy-open for elders.  The goal was to balance mechanical torque limitations with proper down-force for moisture barrier.  It is fun to see the technology advancing!  How do you feel about having a future home built by an industrial sized 3D printer?

Trending News

Re-Think Waste//

• General Mills offering competitive grants to combat food waste

• How to get started composting

• TeleSense, AgTech, using wireless technology to reduce food waste

Emerging Energy//

• Spain, 100% Renewable Energy by 2025

• Kenya School Generates Clean Water, from Air

• UK Energy Co. EDF to build $1.36B Hydro Plant in Africa

Innovation//

• On-Line Shopping Changing the Shape of Bottles

• Whirlpool to support spare parts with 3D printing

• Robotic brick layer builds home in 3 days