DoD Additive Manufacturing: Pushing Supply Solutions to End Users
The US Department of Defense is implementing additive manufacturing capabilities across all unit levels on projects both big and small.
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Moley the Robotic Chef: The Future of Cooking or An Expensive Toy?
Moley Robotics has launched a robotic chef that can make dishes resembling the skills of a MasterChef. Is Moley starting a revolution in the kitchen or is it an expensive robot with limited usability?
Sneakers on Demand
3D printing promises to allow sneaker manufacturers to print customized shoes at a moments notice. Now the race is on to see who can develop the technology the quickest.
TaskRabbit is using open innovation to tap an unrealized labor market, but can it sustain its growth?
TaskRabbit is your new handyman, mover, grocery shopper, and more. Using open innovation, or “crowdsourcing,” TaskRabbit connects demand for and supply of contractual labor.
From Toys to Your Butt, What’s IKEA going to Print Next?
In a rapid changing retail environment, how is the Swedish retail giant IKEA catching the wave of advanced manufacturing?
The Ma in Machine Learning
Machine Learning and AI in E-Commerce Jack Ma’s Alibaba has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1999 from an apartment in Hangzhou, China. Alibaba’s original but lasting mission has been to connect buyers from around the […]
Google AI: Predicting Heart Disease in the Blink of an Eye
Google AI researchers use machine learning to predict risk factors for cardiovascular disease using photographs of the retina.
Man or Machine: Who holds the “stronger suit” in the courtroom?
Firstly, let me acknowledge that I am no expert in the megatrend of machine learning and therefore writing about an atypical organization might be a bit of a bold move. I shall express my thoughts nonetheless – because of how […]
Ford Races Ahead in Additive Manufacturing
Ford has a successful track record using additive manufacturing – and a bright future ahead, with industry-leading technology and high-potential options to explore
Bricks & Code: Open Innovation at LEGO Group
The iconic toymaker LEGO Group faces a crisis in the mid-2000s as increased competition and changing consumer habits threaten its business. Turning to its passionate customers, LEGO uses open innovation to reimagine its product development process and catalyze radical change within the company.