As part of the V&V test procedure, we designed a gravimetric means to characterize the volumetric and flow-rate accuracy of a couple of precision injection instruments. With this setup, we're able to achieve measurement resolution of just 0.1 milligram and reduced the error due to...
Those "core" classes in college may seem superfluous when trying to tackle an engineering curriculum, but I'm grateful that I was exposed to topics like business, philosophy, and psychology. ...
I don't learn anything new from examining a design for the 23rd time. I've checked for mistakes, but it's all based on what I already know and a few educated guesses. The only way I can learn more is by building....
Making progress feels good, but when progress slows or I’ve hit a roadblock, it can be frustrating. When I need some fresh ideas, it’s time for a distraction....
Whether to build a custom product or go with something off the shelf can be a tough decision. There are several factors to consider when shopping for off-the-shelf solutions, and cost is only one of them....
Congratulations to the Western High school all-girls Robodoves team for advancing to the finals of the Chesapeake Regional First Robotics Tournament....
Trees improve our quality of life by improving the air we breathe, providing shade, and even absorbing noise. Several Key Tech'ers spent a beautiful, sunny Earth Day planting trees at Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School with the students....
Low volume manufacturing is fairly common for complex medical devices, which may call for production of 10 to 1,000 units. Are you targeting a niche market or, for now, a clinical trial? Read about some of the benefits and challenges of designing for low volume...
While Congress will be adding a new excise tax on device sales starting in 2013, it has provided up to a 50% tax credit for qualified pre-clinical and clinical activities conducted to get devices to market, starting in the 2009 tax year....
Key Tech is happy to announce that after two years of development, we are operating a prototype perpetual motion power-plant to supply all of the electrical power required to operate the building. The system operates quietly in the basement and gives off zero emissions....
